Code Enforcement Officer

This position performs technical, office, and field work enforcing Zoning, City, and Miami‑Dade County codes.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Conduct inspections for violations of applicable ordinances, zoning and City codes.
• Issue notices of violations and citations.
• Receive and investigate complaints of zoning and City code violations.
• Conduct courtesy inspections as needed.
• Assist code violators in achieving compliance, explain codes and permitting procedures, assist in the completion of necessary forms, and refer to appropriate offices.
• Impose property liens and serve summons, subpoenas, and enforcement orders.
• Prepare and present forms and evidence for prosecution of cases to the Code Enforcement Board and to the Dade County Circuit Court; give depositions and/or testimony in Board and Court hearings; write reports to justify violations for court cases.
• Provide information to other agencies, City departments and citizens; inform the Building Division of violations of the Florida Building Code and OSHA regulations; assist the Police Department, as needed, in the investigation of violations of applicable ordinances, zoning and City codes.
• Prepare various reports and correspondence; maintain files and records; operate equipment required to successfully complete daily duties and responsibilities.
• Report and remove graffiti as needed.
• May be required to work on weekends and/or varying shifts outside of the City’s normal business hours.
• May be required to work special events.
• Participate in hurricane preparedness and disaster survey teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• College coursework in engineering, building inspection, code enforcement or related field.
• Two years progressively responsible experience in code inspection and/or construction trades desirable.
• A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• F.A.C.E. Level 1 certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.