City of Bradenton
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
City of Bradenton, Bradenton, Florida, United States, 34205
Code Enforcement Officer
Department/Location: Planning and Community Development / Community Services & Code Compliance
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Reports to Community Services and Code Compliance Manager
General Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this position is to enforce City codes, regulations and standards pertaining to land use and development, property maintenance, substandard housing and structures, and other regulatory requirements pursuant to local, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. This position will be scheduled to work on one weekend day per week every week. One weekday off will be scheduled.****
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Inspect multiple properties on a daily basis and respond to citizen and official complaints against properties, uses, and individuals.•Perform proactive code enforcement inspections to ensure that City codes and ordinances are evenly enforced.•Prepare case reports and research property history.•Issue citations and present cases at Code Enforcement Special Magistrate*** meetings; testify in courts of law.•Work closely with the Police and Fire Departments, as well as other departments and outside organizations and agencies.•Attend meetings with citizen groups.
Skills and Physical Abilities Required:•Knowledge of municipal housing codes, laws, rules, and regulations.•Knowledge of Florida Building Code, City Code of Ordinances, local land use and development regulations, Form-Based Code, and functions of all City boards.•Must have a basic understanding of construction and law enforcement.•Must be able to use the ACCELA*** Tracking System.•Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to deal effectively with the public.•Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts.•Must be team-oriented.•Constant standing, walking and climbing; occasional kneeling, bending and stooping.•Occasional moderate-to-heavy lifting and carrying.•Frequent driving.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements: Computer hardware and software programs, telephone, cell phone, digital camera, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, scales, and other office equipment. City vehicle.
Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level I Certification (Fundamentals of Code Enforcement) within eighteen (18) months of employment, Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level IV Certification (Officer Safety) within thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Preferred: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), International Code Council (I.C.C.) Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector.
Environmental Conditions: Work both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions. Occasional exposure to substandard conditions, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, and enclosed areas. Below ground level and multiple story inspections.
Code :
834-1
Type :
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Grade :
NONR113
Group :
NON REPRES
Job Class :
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Posting Start :
10/04/2024
Posting End :
12/31/9999
Salary: $16.26-$24.39
Department/Location: Planning and Community Development / Community Services & Code Compliance
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Reports to Community Services and Code Compliance Manager
General Purpose of the Position: The purpose of this position is to enforce City codes, regulations and standards pertaining to land use and development, property maintenance, substandard housing and structures, and other regulatory requirements pursuant to local, state, and federal requirements and guidelines. This position will be scheduled to work on one weekend day per week every week. One weekday off will be scheduled.****
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•Inspect multiple properties on a daily basis and respond to citizen and official complaints against properties, uses, and individuals.•Perform proactive code enforcement inspections to ensure that City codes and ordinances are evenly enforced.•Prepare case reports and research property history.•Issue citations and present cases at Code Enforcement Special Magistrate*** meetings; testify in courts of law.•Work closely with the Police and Fire Departments, as well as other departments and outside organizations and agencies.•Attend meetings with citizen groups.
Skills and Physical Abilities Required:•Knowledge of municipal housing codes, laws, rules, and regulations.•Knowledge of Florida Building Code, City Code of Ordinances, local land use and development regulations, Form-Based Code, and functions of all City boards.•Must have a basic understanding of construction and law enforcement.•Must be able to use the ACCELA*** Tracking System.•Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to deal effectively with the public.•Must be able to effectively resolve conflicts.•Must be team-oriented.•Constant standing, walking and climbing; occasional kneeling, bending and stooping.•Occasional moderate-to-heavy lifting and carrying.•Frequent driving.
Computer Equipment and Software Requirements: Computer hardware and software programs, telephone, cell phone, digital camera, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, scales, and other office equipment. City vehicle.
Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level I Certification (Fundamentals of Code Enforcement) within eighteen (18) months of employment, Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Level IV Certification (Officer Safety) within thirty-six (36) months of employment.
Preferred: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), International Code Council (I.C.C.) Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector.
Environmental Conditions: Work both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of weather conditions. Occasional exposure to substandard conditions, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, and enclosed areas. Below ground level and multiple story inspections.
Code :
834-1
Type :
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Grade :
NONR113
Group :
NON REPRES
Job Class :
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Posting Start :
10/04/2024
Posting End :
12/31/9999
Salary: $16.26-$24.39