Code Compliance Officer

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.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is a community on a resilient journey. Working at the Town of Fort Myers Beach means contributing to a town's recovery, rebuilding its spirit, and creating a future that stands stronger than before. If the thought of using your experience, background and skill set to join our dynamic team in this pivotal time excites you, please review the job description below and apply through the job ad.

Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefit Package!

Health & Wellness:
Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums! The Town of FMB pays 100% of employee only coverage and 50% of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and gym membership reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance:
The Town of FMB offers 24 Days of PTO Annually, 1 Sick Day, 1 Personal Day, 14 Paid Holidays annually, paid parental leave, and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

and more!

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.

If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working 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, proper permitting of signage, and related zoning compliance matters to both the public and private sector in reference to local ordinances, codes, and permits potential hazards to public health and safety.
• 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, to include 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…