Code Compliance Officer

Effective Work Schedule

Effective January 2026, the City has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance – providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every‑other‑Friday‑off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well‑being.

This position involves applying superior customer service skills to conduct investigative, technical and administrative work in the enforcement of the City Code of Ordinances, zoning code regulations, and property maintenance standards. Community Enhancement & Code Compliance aims to preserve and enhance the safety, appearance, and economic stability of the Sunrise community through the diligent enforcement of applicable ordinances. Employees in this classification receive and investigate complaints, proactively patrol assigned geographic zones, educate residents and business owners regarding code requirements and violations, review inspection reports, determine violations, and prepare Notices of Violation.

Work involves performing field inspections as well as interpreting technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement. Working with diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Duties require the use of judgment and tact in explaining regulations to property owners, businesses, and attorneys. Supervision is received from the Assistant Code Compliance Manager and Chief Code Compliance, who provides assistance to achieve effective code enforcement.

Work is reviewed through personal conferences, written reports, achievements of stated expectations and goals, and adherence to City and departmental practices and policies.

• 4 weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Evening & Weekend meetings and events as needed

• Initiates and performs proactive field investigations for non‑compliance with or in violation of City codes and ordinances; performs verification and determination of the nature of the violation; prepares and serves notices to remove existing violations; writes Notices of Violation in cases of failure to remove a violation.
• Performs field inspections for compliance with provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 205, Local Business Taxes.
• Conducts detailed inspections for compliance with the City’s Property Maintenance and Minimum Housing Ordinances.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondence with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances and provides remedial action alternatives.
• Demonstrates a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public while demonstrating an understanding, consideration, and respect for cultural, religious and gender differences.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Educates residents and business owners in code purposes and compliance procedures.
• Attends city events and various civic association meetings to educate and inform residents and business owners about code requirements and compliance procedures.
• Reviews various records and documentation relating to code enforcement duties, i.e. property ownership, site plans, special exceptions, codes and ordinances.
• Provides case documentation and information, and testifies at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearings regarding case facts, conditions, findings and relevant code sections.
• Interacts and…