Codes Enforcement Officer

Salary : $37,518.00 - $49,491.00 AnnuallyLocation : Governmental Complex - 2509 Crill Avenue, Palatka, FLJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 26-049Department: Planning & DevelopmentOpening Date: 06/22/2026Closing Date: 6/28/2026 12:00 AM EasternGeneral DescriptionThis is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Department Director, or designee. The position performs technical work investigating violations of the County Code of Ordinances.Essential Job FunctionsPatrols the County in vehicles or on foot and looks for violations to the Code of Ordinances.Responds to a wide variety of calls and complaints involving violation of the Code of Ordinances.Resolves violations through voluntary compliance or when not possible, sets in motion the process for appearance before the Special Magistrate for further action or other legal enforcement procedures.Issues citations and/or notices to appear. Conducts research to determine necessary facts.Answers the phone and provides information to the public.Provides testimony in code violation matters.Keeps records and makes reports of activities and cases filed or forwarded for filing.Presents cases to the Special Magistrate.Presents request to the Board of County Commissioners related to fine reductions, abatements, and foreclosures.Performs housing inspections and condemns unsafe or dilapidated residential structures when necessary and under the direction of the Building Official.Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from a computer.Write letters, track cases, and maintain case files.May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)Minimum QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of general construction practices.Ability to gain knowledge of the Department's rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Ability to gain knowledge of the geography of the County, proximate incorporated areas, and County road network.Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.Ability to enforce ordinances with firmness, tact and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the general public.Ability to operate a motor vehicle.Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer terminal.Ability to learn and use various job-related software and equipment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.Two (2) years experience in dealing with the public in code enforcement, construction/building inspection, or other related fields.(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.Ability to possess and maintain a Florida Association of Codes Enforcement Level I, II, or III Certification for Codes Enforcement Officers within 12 months of hire date. Level III also has a requirement to attain Level IV FACE Certification.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS Light lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds).Acceptable vision (with or without correction).Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing.Writing.Sitting at a desk and viewing a display screen for extended periods of time.Driving.Ability to work under stress with time constraints.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Works inside in an office environment.Works outside in varying weather conditions with slippery and uneven surfaces, heights (up to 10 feet).(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:CORE BENEFITS• Medical/Health Insurance• Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)• Dental Insurance• Vision Insurance• Florida Retirement System• Employee Assistance ProgramOPTIONAL BENEFITS• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance• Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)• Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.• Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.HOLIDAYS are as follows:New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayGood FridayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeteran's DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmas EveChristmas DayBirthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.OTHER BENEFITSBereavement LeaveCost Saving Incentive ProgramEmployee of the Quarter ProgramJury Duty Pay

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