Job Title:
CODE ENFROCEMENT OFFICER
Job Category:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Department/Group:
PLANNING
Job Code/ Req#:
Grade E
Location:
Building Department
Travel Required:
SOME
Level/Salary Range:
14.00/Hr.
Position Type:
FULL TIME
Reports to:
City Planner
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Will Train
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FAX OR E-MAIL: 863-285-1118 OR
MAIL:
DWARE@CITYOFFORTMEADE.COM
City of Fort Meade
Subject Line:
PO Box 856
Attention:
Fort Meade, Florida 33841
Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a representative of the City of Fort Meade, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions
through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other
employees and with the public. Perform a variety of public contact duties related to the enforcement of the City of
Fort Meade’s Municipal Code and ordinances with special emphasis in the areas of zoning, business licensing,
health, safety and public nuisances.
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Conducts onsite inspections and re-inspections; investigates and determines existence and type of zoning,
housing, signage, health, noise, animal, public safety, property maintenance and/or nuisance code
violations and recommends corrective actions to bring about compliance; determines time frames for
compliance achievement; issues notices of violations and citations.
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Answers inquiries from and advises property owners, builders and the public regarding compliance with
zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, structure design standards, regulatory practices and
current active code enforcement cases; research regarding property ownership, current and past permits
and applications, and applicable codes; coordinates code enforcement actions with other City
departments and other governmental agencies when necessary.
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Consults with and coordinates activities with Planning Department management, the City Manager, City
Attorney, City department heads and other City staff.
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Plans and recommends code enforcement strategies and policies; develops code enforcement procedures
and schedules; assists planners in preparing new municipal codes or revising existing ordinances.
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Prepare correspondence to educate the public and advise individuals on the status of code enforcement
activities.
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Maintains accurate, complete records of complaints, inspections, violations and citations; prepares
periodic written reports detailing code enforcement activity and results for presentation to the City
Manager and City Commission.
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Investigate activity and when necessary issue informational notices, warnings, and, when necessary,
criminal citations for violations of the Cit of Fort Meade’s Code.
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Appears in court and testifies on citations issues.
CITY OF FORT MEADE
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Conduct research and prepares reports and informational materials as necessary.
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Send out public notices related to assigned tasks.
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Writing skills; capable of writing and issuing handwritten and computer generated notices, directives, and
citations.
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Receives training and advises City staff, property owners, builders and the public regarding compliance
accessibility requirement s and associated regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or G.E.D. Three years of extensive, pertinent code enforcement experience involving
considerable, sensitive public contact in a municipal setting; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience which provides the individual with
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Knowledge of City, County, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, building permits,
property maintenance, health public safety, peace, animal regulations, disabled access and public nuisance,
methods, procedures and techniques used in the identification, interpretation and enforcement of a wide variety
of code violations; principles and methods of research and investigation related to code enforcement; effective
public relations practices; evidentiary requirements for courts of law; applicable state and federal regulations
regarding disabled access.
Interpersonal techniques to interact with citizens and the public when explaining city health, public safety, peace,
zoning/land use codes and permit requirements; analyze potential code violations accurately and adopt effective
resolution processes; research and interpret land use, zoning, planning and construction-related codes and
investigations; prepare comprehensive reports and deliver oral and written presentations; carry out duties with a
minimum of supervision. License or certificate: National Code Enforcement certifications preferred. Must
possess, at the time of employment and continuously throughout employment, a valid driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or
operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance,
stoop,, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or
humid conditions, vibration, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise
level is occasionally loud. Employees risk physical hazards from obstacles, debris, noxious fumes, toxic chemicals,
drugs, drug paraphernalia and angry and volatile citizens.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Basic office, computer, and business skills. Public relations skills.
Date:
September 11, 2013
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CITY OF FORT MEADE
The City of Fort Meade is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Fort Meade encourages both
incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer.
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