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Code Compliance Officer I Jobs in Tequesta, FL at Village of Tequesta
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Village is currently accepting applications for a Code Compliance Officer I in the Building department. This position is responsible for performing skilled investigative, technical, and administrative work in the enforcement of the Village’s building and zoning code regulations and ordinances, identifying code violations and issuing notices/citations, maintaining case records.
Deadline: Opened Until Position Filled
Please review our competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, pension and group life insurance at www.tequesta.org/94/Human-Resources.
Salary Ranges: Code Enforcement Officer I: $51,540 – $78,539
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education and Experience
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Florida driver’s license
1 year’s previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement
FACE Level I required within six months of employment, Level II within one year.
Or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience in municipal code enforcement and administration
Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Village planning, zoning, building and landscape codes, regulations and legal procedures for enforcing same
Some knowledge of the construction industry
Ability to communicate effectively under trying or agitated circumstances and relate with courtesy, respect, tact, and diplomacy while enforcing codes
Ability to deal with the public firmly and impartially
Ability to present findings and recommendations concisely and effectively, orally or written
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public
Competence with Microsoft software suite of products.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interprets and enforces the provisions of Village codes, state environment laws and other applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; researches code-related issues as needed
Patrols for potential code violations/investigates and responds to complaints to determine if a code violation exists and gives notice of required action to abate the violation
Initiates documents, fact sheets, and other paperwork for prosecution of cases, attends and presents case at Special Magistrate’s Hearing and submits reports and data with evaluations, conclusions, and recommendations
Documents, records and maintains files on all actions taken
Corresponds with violators explaining violation and code enforcement process
Monitors cases for compliance with Magistrate’s ruling and follows up to conclusion
Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing, scanning, copying, sending/receiving faxes, filing and processing incoming/outgoing mail.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
40 hours work schedules which currently includes Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, subject to change and could include Tuesdays – Saturdays, 8:00am – 4:30pm
Works outside various weather conditions, and may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, violence, disease, pathogenic substances or animal attacks
Exerts moderate physical effort involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
Occasional need to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Performs tasks involving extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Title: Code Compliance Officer I
Company: Village of Tequesta
Location: Tequesta, FL
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