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Position Title: Code Compliance Officer- Community ServicesDepartment: Community ServicesJob Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $27.03 - $41.91 HourlyJob Number: TM019-52Location Development Services Department - 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FL Description: POSITION SUMMARYThe Development Services Department's Community Enhancement and Compliance Division is seeking a Code Compliance Officer (4-Day/10-Hour Schedule) The Code Compliance Officer conducts inspection and enforcement work in securing compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, property maintenance, abandoned and uninhabitable properties, signs, seawalls, storm water, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. Employees may receive advice or assistance from a Senior Code Compliance Officer or supervisor concerning unusual or difficult inspections; however, most field work is done independently and requires knowledge of applicable regulations. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union 769 and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant parcelsEnforces and reviews state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulationsPrepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearingsResearches information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, environmental, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirementsResearches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant properties within the CityProvides code compliance information to address client issues and educate concerned partiesAttends homeowner and civic association meetingsPosts and mails hearing and violation noticesCompiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environmentIdentifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up actionMay be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays, as necessary to perform assigned responsibilitiesPerforms related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency.Possess at least two (2) years of paid work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work: Code EnforcementPlanningBuilding InspectionConstructionSecurity or Candidates with experience in closely related fields may also be considered .OR Possess one (1) of the following F.A.C.E. ( Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement Legal Issues in Code Enforcement Possess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.Code Compliance officers need to possess/obtain their F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification: Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, within (1) one year of hire date and maintain this certification during their employment with the City in this classification.Ability to accurately type 35 wpm. If claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Previous experience in Code ComplianceAs public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determi