Overview
Department: Police/Law Enforcement
Status: Full-Time
Summary: Performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Village’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on Village regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other Village departments and divisions.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
- Investigate code complaints and identify code violations; prepare case files and present cases to the Village’s violations hearing examiner. Codes include: nuisance codes; street and sidewalk codes; land use regulations, codes and permits; water and sewer codes; zoning codes; handicapped access regulations; billboard/sign codes; building, dangerous building and housing codes; wharves; outdoor pool enclosures and mobile home park regulations; and other similar Village codes, ordinances and/or regulations.
- Conduct investigations and evaluate complex circumstances to identify actual, possible, or potential code, regulation, or ordinance compliance violations.
- Participate in the development of code compliance strategies and policies.
- Research a variety of public record resources to verify business/property ownership, location or other relevant information associated with compliance.
- Notify individuals of actual or potential code compliance deficits and of the corrective action required.
- Prepare case files for the hearing examiner which include letters, notices, photographs, affidavits and/or proposed findings and conclusions; present cases to the hearing examiner by testifying, offering exhibits and other evidence, and responding to questions.
- Establish and maintain an orderly system of identifying, preparing, storing, and tracking a variety of reports, records, and investigation/case files.
- Prepare and summarize reports, records, evidence, or other materials necessary for enforcement action taken by the Department or by other departments or agencies.
- These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be required to perform related work as needed by the department and Village.
- All Village employees may be required to perform duties related to emergency management and disaster recovery efforts in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
- All Village employees may be required to attend Village events during and outside regular working hours.
- May be required to assist with directing traffic, dispatching, and supporting emergency operations as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Municipal Ordinance, Unified Development Code, applicable state and federal codes, regulations, and guidelines.
- Legal procedure for enforcing Municipal Ordinance, Unified Development Code, and applicable state laws.
- Basic inspection and investigation techniques to properly conduct inspections of properties for violations.
- Knowledge of basic construction standards is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills through telephone, written, and face-to-face interactions.
- The ability to interpret and apply ordinances, state laws, code books, environmental regulations, procedural manuals, policy statements, public safety reports, maps, plat maps, building and/or site plans, and court records.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.), internet browser, and the ability to quickly learn other software applications; to include desktop and portable devices.
- The ability to create accurate and detailed recordkeeping/data entries to include case notes, photos, daily and monthly reports.
- Capability to write appropriate Violation Warning letters, Notice of Violation forms and Customer Service letters.
- Experience preparing records and reports in an organized fashion, admissible to court for hearings and trials.
- Ability to interpret data and prepare statistical reports using basic mathematical calculations.
- Able to work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Planning, or a related field (Preferred).
- Two (2) years of experience in code compliance or similar enforcement, housing/building inspection, zoning, land use, planning or related fields, including some public service experience required.
- Four (4) years of experience in code compliance or similar enforcement, housing/building inspection, zoning, land use, planning or related experience (Preferred).
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree may substitute for the four years of experience.
- A valid Florida State Driver’s License.
Essential Physical Skills
- Regularly required to stand, sit, see, speak, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, or other electronic device.
- Occasional light to moderate lifting of office products and supplies may be required.
- Physical ability to drive a vehicle.
Environmental Conditions
- Moderate noise (business office with computers, telephones, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and light traffic)
- Ability to work within a confined area
- Ability to work in a computer station for an extended period
- The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments including extreme hot and cold weather
- The employee may be subject to work hazards including loud noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, and oils.
- Work subjects’ employees to the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogen.
Supervision Received
- General Supervision and specific assignments are received from and reviewed by various supervisory level staff.
- Duties are performed with limited independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
- Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted operational practices, established departmental policies and standards, and through conversation, observation, analysis of reports, recommendations and results achieved.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should email their resumes to employment@balharbourfl.gov.
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