Community Code Officer

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City of Lake Worth Beach Florida, Lake Worth, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $23.89 To $23.89 Hourly

Job Posting

Title:

COMMUNITY CODE OFFICER

This is a Full-Time, Non-Exempt position based on a 40-hour work week with a starting hourly rate of $23.89. This position is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU). The individual in this position will work within the Community Sustainability Department located at 1900 2 nd Avenue North, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461.

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 14 Paid Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan

Performs a variety of routine technical work for the Code Compliance Division for the City of Lake Worth Beach (COLWB). Interprets and enforces adopted codes, ordinances, and related rules and regulations. Work involves conducting field inspections and issuing citations and notices of violation for zoning related ordinances, public nuisance abatements, building codes, property maintenance, abandoned and inoperable vehicles. Work is focused on codes relating to community health and safety and private, residential, commercial and industrial property use.

Interacts with citizens and community groups.

Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude in the use of initiative. Position relies on experience and exercises some independent judgement to determine the best approach by using and interpreting policies and procedures.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform related work as required.

• Investigates complaints of housing, zoning, quality of life safety issues, and nuisance code violations; determines and recommends action and/or resolution of the issues involved
• Initiates Chronic Nuisance cases
• Investigates, prepares, and presents cases to the Code Enforcement Board
• Research legal descriptions of properties; submits violations and notices to property owners
• Attends meetings and presents information to homeowner or neighborhood association groups
• Meets with property owners and residents to explain code compliance requirements
• Performs inspections before and after Code Enforcement Board hearings to determine and confirm compliance
• Coordinates with authorized contractors for securing buildings and clearing lots
• Maintains records and prepares periodic reports for management
• Cites and initiates towing of inoperable vehicles on private properties
• Performs inspections for Use and Occupancy Certificates
• Provides guidance and direction to community service volunteers and groups as needed

• None

High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by one (1) year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

A valid Florida driver license is required.

Certifications:

must have or be able to obtain within six (6) months of employment, Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (formerly Level I) Certification.

• Working knowledge of building, zoning, and minimum housing codes and regulations
• Working knowledge of minimum housing standards
• Working knowledge of departmental policies and procedures and municipal organizations
• Working knowledge of applicable safety methods and techniques
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department and organization specific software and to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required
• Skill in using mathematics to solve problems
• Skill in interacting with a variety of constituents and stakeholders, including confrontational individuals and those from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to present technical information to the public
• Ability to use reasoning skills that minimize duplication of efforts, including but not limited to comparing, classifying, analyzing and coordinating
• Ability to consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of the job
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work regardless of…