City of Fort Meade

Job Title: CODE ENFROCEMENT OFFICER Job Category: ADMINISTRATIVE Department/Group: PLANNING Job Code/ Req#: Grade E Location: Building Department Travel Required: SOME Level/Salary Range: 14.00/Hr. Position Type: FULL TIME Reports to: City Planner Date posted: Click here to enter a date. Will Train Posting Expires: Click here to enter a date. Applicant(s): External posting URL: Internal posting URL: Applications Accepted By:

FAX OR E-MAIL: 863-285-1118 OR MAIL:

[email protected] City of Fort Meade Subject Line: PO Box 856 Attention: Fort Meade, Florida 33841

Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a representative of the City of Fort Meade, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public. Perform a variety of public contact duties related to the enforcement of the City of Fort Meade’s Municipal Code and ordinances with special emphasis in the areas of zoning, business licensing, health, safety and public nuisances.  Conducts onsite inspections and re-inspections; investigates and determines existence and type of zoning, housing, signage, health, noise, animal, public safety, property maintenance and/or nuisance code violations and recommends corrective actions to bring about compliance; determines time frames for compliance achievement; issues notices of violations and citations.  Answers inquiries from and advises property owners, builders and the public regarding compliance with zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, structure design standards, regulatory practices and current active code enforcement cases; research regarding property ownership, current and past permits and applications, and applicable codes; coordinates code enforcement actions with other City departments and other governmental agencies when necessary.  Consults with and coordinates activities with Planning Department management, the City Manager, City Attorney, City department heads and other City staff.  Plans and recommends code enforcement strategies and policies; develops code enforcement procedures and schedules; assists planners in preparing new municipal codes or revising existing ordinances.  Prepare correspondence to educate the public and advise individuals on the status of code enforcement activities.  Maintains accurate, complete records of complaints, inspections, violations and citations; prepares periodic written reports detailing code enforcement activity and results for presentation to the City Manager and City Commission.  Investigate activity and when necessary issue informational notices, warnings, and, when necessary, criminal citations for violations of the Cit of Fort Meade’s Code.  Appears in court and testifies on citations issues.  Conduct research and prepares reports and informational materials as necessary.  Send out public notices related to assigned tasks.  Writing skills; capable of writing and issuing handwritten and computer generated notices, directives, and citations.  Receives training and advises City staff, property owners, builders and the public regarding compliance CITY OF FORT MEADE

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or G.E.D. Three years of extensive, pertinent code enforcement experience involving considerable, sensitive public contact in a municipal setting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

PREFERRED SKILLS Knowledge of City, County, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, building permits, property maintenance, health public safety, peace, animal regulations, disabled access and public nuisance, methods, procedures and techniques used in the identification, interpretation and enforcement of a wide variety of code violations; principles and methods of research and investigation related to code enforcement; effective public relations practices; evidentiary requirements for courts of law; applicable state and federal regulations regarding disabled access. Interpersonal techniques to interact with citizens and the public when explaining city health, public safety, peace, zoning/land use codes and permit requirements; analyze potential code violations accurately and adopt effective resolution processes; research and interpret land use, zoning, planning and construction-related codes and investigations; prepare comprehensive reports and deliver oral and written presentations; carry out duties with a minimum of supervision. License or certificate: National Code Enforcement certifications preferred. Must possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid driver’s license.

WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance, stoop,, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift 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.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, vibration, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is occasionally loud. Employees risk physical hazards from obstacles, debris, noxious fumes, toxic chemicals, drugs, drug paraphernalia and angry and volatile citizens.

ADDITIONAL NOTES Basic office, computer, and business skills. Public relations skills. Date: September 11, 2013 Approved By: Date: Click here to enter a date. Last Updated By: Date/Time:

The City of Fort Meade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Fort Meade encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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