Senior Code Compliance Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Senior Code Compliance Officer.

The Senior Code Compliance Officer performs skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work to secure compliance with all laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, signs, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. They serve as a senior or lead in performing more complex inspections, enforcement and investigations.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Prepares and provides training for new and current employees
• Serves as a field trainer and subject matter expert for code enforcement officers
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public
• May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such
• Compiles statistics and prepares periodic reports relating to code officer’s performance, operational improvements, and community education
• Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcels according to all state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
• Enforces and reviews municipal ordinances on an as needed basis
• Prepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
• Makes presentations to local civic, educational, professional, community and neighborhood groups
• Researches and obtains information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirements
• Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial and parcels or properties within the City
• Attends internal and external meetings and trainings
• Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
• Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
• May be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Graduated from a standardhigh school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D.certificate from a recognized issuing agencyPossess at least three (3) years of paid work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work: code enforcement, urban planning, building inspection, construction or other closely related fieldPossess two (2) F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certifications (one of which must be Fundamentals of Code Enforcement)

• Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (mandatory plus one other)
• Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement
• Legal Issues in Code Enforcement
• Officer Safety and Field Applications

Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days from hire date.Supervisory or lead worker experienceAbility to accurately type 40 or more words per minuteRequired certifications and license must be kept current to continue employment in this classIf claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application. As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Ability to climb, carry, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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