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• Works with general public in the collection of expired permit fees and processes documentation/collection for work without permits.
• Collects data and conducts field studies, inspections and on-site audits regarding suspected violations.
• Evaluates, summarizes, and documents investigative findings, which may include preparing records, correspondence, and reports.
• Determines the status of complaints and follows up on complaints and violations. Issues citations to violators and coordinates prosecution of violators when necessary to ensure compliance with City ordinances.
• Possess sound judgment in the interpretation and application of state laws, court decisions, and other legal provisions to staff
• Assists Code Enforcement personnel and the City Attorney or other designated authority in the preparation of data for prosecution of violations. Attends court, special magistrate, or administrative board hearings to present testimony and evidence.
• Confers or corresponds with architects, building owners or contractors concerning questions involved in the permitting and inspection process
• At times, may perform inspections under discipline for which they are licensed.
• Participates in special projects and research activities as assigned by the Chief Building Official.
• Assist in the Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP) for compliance, with notification mailings, writing violations, and attending BSIP special Magistrate Hearings,
• Assist with Unsafe Structure violations.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Preforms related work as required for this position description only.

• Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board
• Contractor License in Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical or Structural
• Broward County Central Examining Board
• Miami Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board
• Florida Board of Professional Engineers

• Contractors License in either Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical discipline
• Must be certified by BORA as an inspector in either Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical discipline
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Relevant inspectors license with the state of Florida (or Provisional license)….
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, material and equipment.
• Knowledge of city building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering applied to enforcing building regulations and to building maintenance.
• Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications and detect changes or alterations made to existing structures.
• Knowledge of computer software, i.e., Microsoft Office, and ability to learn City’s permitting software system.
• Considerable knowledge of established and effective methods of investigation.
• Ability to observe and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions in the field as well as observe and recognize other code violations which may affect the health, welfare, and safety of the community; and initiate solutions to a variety of neighborhood problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with contractors, general public and public officials while enforcing building ordinances with firmness and tact.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, to include writing legally enforceable citations, Notice of Violation, Notice to Appear, and Courtesy Notices in a clear and comprehensive manner.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking as well as demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in working with large amounts of data to analyze information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential.
  Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to compliance, ethics and accountability.
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

• up to seven (7) completed years 80 hours
• more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 112 hours
• more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 144 hours
• more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years160 hours
• twenty (20) completed years and above200 hours

• General employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount of sick leave that is accumulated. Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion.

• Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave
• Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave
• Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave
• Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave

• Upon the accumulation of 300 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting the next forty (40) hours of sick leave days to vacation days.
• Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic, or long-term illnesses, or injuries.
• General employees may receive the following holidays:

• General employees will receive two paid workdays each fiscal year (either 8 or 10-hour days) of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
• General employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member.
• General employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• General employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.
• General employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

• General employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.

• Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.
• General employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $25,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.
• All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee’s retirement fund. Employees are vested in the retirement plan after completing seven years of service. The service retirement annuity (pension) is equal to 2.5% of the employee's average salary for the highest 130 consecutive biweekly pay periods of credited service multiplied by the employee's years of credited service. Retirement is at age 65 with seven years of service, or age 62 with 25 years of service, or 30 years of service. To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the Pension Coordinator at 954-921-3333.
• General employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $3,000.00 for tuition annually:

• General employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
• General employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
• General employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
• Employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions
• General employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
• General employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.