CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
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6 Lake Wales, FL Lake Wales, FL $18.
70 - $26.
32 an hour $18.
70 - $26.
32 an hour Please make sure that you complete the City of Lake Wales Application at https:
//www.
lakewalesfl.
gov/762/Job-Openings GENERAL PURPOSE The employee is responsible for technical work of average difficulty in the detection, investigation, and enforcement of local zoning codes, municipal ordinances, and state statutes.
The employee shall respond to requests for services from the general public, requiring them to use sound and consistent judgement in order to decipher an appropriate course of action for mediating the issue.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the supervision of the Growth Management Director or designee and the Code Compliance Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED NONE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts systematic windshield surveys to ensure compliance and identify areas of concern.
Explains, and enforces codes and ordinances as assigned.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, and other employees.
Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to the code of ordinances included but not limited to signage, nuisances, zoning, animals, or other code related matters.
Meets with owners, tenants, businesses, etc.
to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; interviews residents or business owners; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues warnings or correction notices.
Prepares for supervisors approval correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions.
Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters.
Maintains logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
Coordinates efforts with the planning, building and related departments, the city attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
Prepares cases for presentation to the code enforcement board with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful outcome.
Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; presents cases to the code enforcement board.
Investigates complaints, requests for services, and instances of noncompliance.
Reviews current and historical documents.
Conducts follow-up investigations to ensure issues are resolved.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES Serves as a member of various employee committees.
Attends advisory board meetings as assigned.
Other duties as required.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and
Experience:
(A) Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; (B) Two years experience related to inspection, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field, or (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques; (B) Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment; (C) Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems; Ability to analyze a situation, problem and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (A) Must possess a valid Florida driver's license; (B) Level I Code Enforcement Certification or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word-processing and data base software; motor vehicle; phone; mobile or portable radio, copy and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in field settings.
Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses and other matters.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Lake Wales, FL Lake Wales, FL $18.
70 - $26.
32 an hour $18.
70 - $26.
32 an hour Please make sure that you complete the City of Lake Wales Application at https:
//www.
lakewalesfl.
gov/762/Job-Openings GENERAL PURPOSE The employee is responsible for technical work of average difficulty in the detection, investigation, and enforcement of local zoning codes, municipal ordinances, and state statutes.
The employee shall respond to requests for services from the general public, requiring them to use sound and consistent judgement in order to decipher an appropriate course of action for mediating the issue.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the supervision of the Growth Management Director or designee and the Code Compliance Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED NONE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts systematic windshield surveys to ensure compliance and identify areas of concern.
Explains, and enforces codes and ordinances as assigned.
Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, and other employees.
Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to the code of ordinances included but not limited to signage, nuisances, zoning, animals, or other code related matters.
Meets with owners, tenants, businesses, etc.
to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; interviews residents or business owners; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues warnings or correction notices.
Prepares for supervisors approval correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions.
Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters.
Maintains logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
Coordinates efforts with the planning, building and related departments, the city attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
Prepares cases for presentation to the code enforcement board with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful outcome.
Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; presents cases to the code enforcement board.
Investigates complaints, requests for services, and instances of noncompliance.
Reviews current and historical documents.
Conducts follow-up investigations to ensure issues are resolved.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES Serves as a member of various employee committees.
Attends advisory board meetings as assigned.
Other duties as required.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and
Experience:
(A) Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent; (B) Two years experience related to inspection, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field, or (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques; (B) Skilled in the operation of tools and equipment; (C) Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field data, reports and systems; Ability to analyze a situation, problem and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors and the general public; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (A) Must possess a valid Florida driver's license; (B) Level I Code Enforcement Certification or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word-processing and data base software; motor vehicle; phone; mobile or portable radio, copy and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in field settings.
Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses and other matters.
Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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