Job Description
Salary: $23.43 - $29.91 Hourly
Location : Homestead, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500015
Department: Code Compliance Department
Opening Date: 02/14/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Overview General Function: Responsible work involved in the enforcement of applicable city codes, regulations, and ordinances as they relate to the health, housing, and safety of the public.
A Code Compliance Officer works primarily in the field and is concerned with identifying possible violations of the city code within the City of Homestead and initiating action to ensure compliance. The Code Compliance Officer is required to interact with the public, answer questions regarding code requirements, and respond to complaints by citizens in this area.
Work is performed with considerable independence; however, there is the possibility of coordinating activities with other departmental personnel and/or consulting with the department head on more difficult cases.
Reports To: Compliance & Enforcement Manager
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Duties & Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Receive complaints from the public regarding possible violations of the city code; investigates complaints and initiates follow-up activities.
- Coordinates inspections and dispositions of cases with various departments.
- Performs investigations for possible violations; photograph evidence, contact responsible persons and perform follow-up investigations to ensure remedial actions has been taken.
- Represent the city in court regarding violations of the city code and prepare material and testimony in conjunction with court appearances.
- Polices the city for overgrown lots, debris, abandoned vehicles, and other related violations; notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains daily record of activities and prepares reports according to established reporting procedures.
- Enforces compliance of occupational and business licenses within the city through field investigations, notifies violators, and performs related work as required.
- Inspects for minimum housing violations as outlined in local and federal specifications.
- Performs inspections of housing premises, facilities, and equipment in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Minimum Housing Code to determine whether the provisions of the code are being complied with and make recommendations for methods by which minimum housing standards may be more effectively maintained.
- Issues notice and violations/citations of city codes relating to nuisance, zoning, junk and debris, housing deficiencies, and abandoned/inoperative vehicles.
- Safeguards all equipment assigned.
- Performs work-related functions within established city safety rules and regulations.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Type of Appointment/Work hours: - Full-time/Regular in-person position.
- Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
- Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.
Qualifications & Work Environment Requirements: - Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
- Must pass the Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level 1 test within six (6) months of employment. The candidate will be given two attempts at this test. The City will pay for the first attempt; the candidate must pay for the second attempt.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in code enforcement work is required.
- Must be able to understand and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
- Must have general computer experience.
- Must be able to learn the geographic layout of the City.
- Must have the ability to interact and communicate with the public.
- Must be able to work evening hours and/or weekends.
- Exposed to inclement weather conditions (i.e., prolonged sun exposure, high temperatures, rain, etc.)
- Must be able to bend, walk distances, and lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
- Must possess a valid Driver's license with a clean driving record.
- As a condition of hire, applicants must undergo a comprehensive fingerprint-based background screen for statewide and national criminal history records (i.e., a Level II background check).
Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions: The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Employment Policies & Core Values Core Competencies: - Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
- Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
- Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
- Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
- Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance: - The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City's Drug-Free Workplace policy.
- The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.
Veteran's Preference Policy: In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans' Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
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Please detail any specialized training, apprenticeships, or extracurricular activities that are relevant to the position for which you are applying. If you do not have relevant experience, please write "N/A."
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Describe any volunteer experience that has helped you develop job-related skills applicable to the position(s) you are seeking. If you do not have relevant experience, please write "N/A."
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List any professional, trade, business, or civic activities, as well as any leadership roles you have held, that are relevant to the position. Please exclude memberships that disclose protected characteristics such as sex, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, or disability status.
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Are you able to perform all essential functions of the position for which you are applying?
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If you answered "No" to the previous question, is there a reasonable accommodation that can be made? If you answered "Yes", please write "N/A."
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
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