Code Compliance Officer

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Position:
Neighborhood Services Compliance Officer

Reports to:

Operations & Compliance Director
Emergency Classification:
Essential
FLSA Classification:
Non‑Exempt

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community while enjoying the sea breeze? The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking an experienced and passionate Code Compliance Officer to join our vibrant team! The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to building positive relationships between the town and its residents.

Performs specialized administrative work of a technical nature responsible for investigative, enforcement, and research work regarding code and ordinances for the Town to ensure compliance with the Town's Land Development Code and local ordinances. This position will be responsible for working one weekend day per month. In an emergency situation, employees may be required to work around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Performs research, investigative, education, enforcement, and follow‑up duties on various code and ordinance violations.
• Gathers, reviews and interprets documentation related to complaints alleging unlicensed or unpermitted activity.
• Conducts job site visits, takes photographs, interviews complainants/victims, and issues Stop Work Orders where violations occur as warranted.
• Conducts or oversees mediations between licensed contractors and consumers as a form of informal resolution to filed complaints as required.
• Processes and issues Notices of Violation, Notice to Appear, citations for non‑compliance, certificates of competency, occupational licensure, certificates of use, and related zoning compliance matters to both the public and private sectors.
• Investigates business or construction sites for potential hazards to public health and safety to verify proper zoning classification concerning specific use, and to ensure proper permitting, including remodeling, number of employees, square footage, and proper signage; notifies division clerical support of applicable fees.
• Investigates complaints regarding rights‑of‑way, sewage, growth obstructions, easements, and initiates towing of inoperable, illegally parked, and/or abandoned vehicles on public or private property.
• Obtains, correlates, preserves, and identifies evidence, criminal history, and other pertinent records for presentation to various courts and boards.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness of all research data/information received and provides verification on information requests from department field personnel.
• Manages vacant property program for vacant abandoned (foreclosed) properties as assigned; collects fees, enters or scans data in the system, conducts research, investigates, and inspects properties as needed.
• Monitors sign program. Physically inspect all new signs for the correct location, size, verbiage, and quantity. Works with the Planning Division to ensure compliance with Certificates of Use, Zoning Compliance Certificates, and Business Tax Receipts.
• Educates and advises the public on various code compliance issues and enhances community outreach.
• Meets with public and community groups to provide information on code compliance procedures and attends public meetings and seminars and various other meetings with contractors, other departments, and property owners as directed.
• Performs research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non‑compliance, and in preparing cases for judicial process; attends court cases for the purpose of testifying as directed; prosecutes cases before the Special Master at Code Enforcement Hearings.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records regarding activities, i.e., case files, trip logs, incident reports, warning tickets, citations, affidavits, statements, license reports, etc.
• Works in conjunction with other departments engaged in various code compliance tasks, i.e., fire codes, municipal health and sanitation codes, lot mowing, etc.
• Assists municipal, state, and federal…