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City of Stuart, FL

Property Inspector

City of Stuart, FL, Stuart, Florida, United States, 34997


Salary:

$23.18 - $37.10 Hourly

Location :

Stuart

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

R00144

Department:

Development - Planning / Zoning

Opening Date:

08/02/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Building Official and general supervision of the Development Director, performs technical work involving the enforcement of municipal codes, license and business code regulations, ordinances, and the Zoning and Land Development Codes. Performs routine checks of construction sites for un-permitted and un-licensed activity as well as compliance with our stormwater management plan. Conducts field investigations in response to citizen complaints and proactively through patrols, administers municipal sanitary codes and enforces local zoning regulations. Enforces compliance of license and business codes regulations. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, and examination of written reports of results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures.

The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and exercise independent judgment. This position requires working various hours to include nights and weekends.

Examples of Essential Functions

Responds to calls for service and acts upon observing circumstances requiring attention. Proactively patrols and resolves circumstances requiring attention.

Ensures businesses are following City's license and business regulation codes; issues citations, notice of violation, courtesy notices and other relevant violations of notices.

Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the community. Interviews property owners, tenants and complaint instigators to determine nature of complaints; prepares reports and findings; issues citations for violations.

Prepares necessary documents, written reports, and other information pertinent to cases going before the City Magistrate; participates in City Magistrate hearings. Reports orally, or in writing, upon matters of concern to public safety or the City.

Testifies and presents evidence in legal and court proceedings.

Ensures site plan compliance; issues citations, notice of violation, courtesy notices and other relevant violations of notices.

Enforces property standards and zoning laws; performs field inspections.

Patrols streets on foot and in vehicle in designated areas of the City, to include residential and business areas for detection of parking violators.

Must be available for disaster response and damage assessment of buildings within the city and report to the EOC

Inform citizens of available services in the community.

Reports unsafe road conditions.

Educates public about City ordinances and available programs to remediate code compliance issues

Makes recommendations for improvement.

Regularly patrols city parks to enforce code violations and ensure the safe clean environment of the park for public use.

NOTE: The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of code enforcement work or related field; Code Enforcement Level I and Level II certifications preferred. Current CPR Certification or the ability to attain within 12 months of hire.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License is required.Supplemental Information

Please review the full job description

for this position by clicking on the Menu option in the upper left, and then select Class Specifications. This is an important step in reviewing the KSA's and Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements.

This position is

considered "Mission Critical" (aka "

Essential

")

and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace . All applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for the preceding 3-month period from the date of application. Candidates chosen for positions with the City of Stuart must undergo pre-employment screening to include verification of their non-use of tobacco or nicotine products in order to be considered for employment.

The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP

An employer's benefits package is like a second paycheck...and the City's programming is of note. Most benefits take effect the first of the month following the first 60 days of employment, with some taking effect immediately (deferred compensation, FRS, etc.).

The City is pleased to offer:

Medical and Dental Insurance

(two medical programs and two dental programs are offered to meet your needs) - 4 tiers of coverage to choose fromTelehealth

services and prescription mail-order programA robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

offering 24/7 assistance and support (this benefit is provided to full-time and part-time employees)An Employee Health Center (EHC)

- a benefit provided at no cost to employees and dependents on the City's health insuranceVision Insurance

- 4 tiers of coverage to choose fromLife Insurance , Supplemental Life Insurance, and Dependent Life InsuranceDeferred compensation

through MissionSquare Retirement - several options to choose fromRetirement benefits

through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) - the City and employee share in the contributionsSupplemental insurance offerings

including AFLAC, Liberty Mutual, US Legal, Pet Benefit Solutions and Nationwide Pet InsuranceFlexible Spending

Account and

Dependent Care

AccountLong Term Disability

Insurance and Short Term Disability InsuranceTuition Reimbursement

- up to 18 credits per fiscal year with no $ limit (budget dependent; evaluated every year)Tuition Deferral agreements

with several universities - partners with tuition reimbursement programComprehensive Wellness Programming

that encourages physical, emotional, nutritional, and overall wellbeingThe City also offers Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Optional Holidays, and a Birthday Day. Collective Bargaining Agreements may offer other provisions or additional benefits (such as Long-Term Disability or Short-Term Disability, at the City's expense, etc.).

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