Code Compliance Officer II

About the role

This is responsible, technical work in the enforcement of various applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relating primarily to health, zoning, and environmental regulations in the City's Building Department. Employee inspects businesses, buildings, structures, and premises to determine violations, and ensures compliance by explaining violations and/or issuing citations to the public. Fieldwork and some office duties.

Responsibilities

• Enforces applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and other regulations by issuing warnings and written notices of violation
• Follow departmental procedures for re-inspection and actions required to ensure compliance.
• Conducts field inspections of new and existing businesses, buildings, structures, premises, and marine-related facilities and activities.
• Responds to and assists others in responding to routine or unusual situations and resolving problems.
• Investigates and resolves complaints from the public.
• Detects and investigates any reported or unreported hazards, possible safety problems, and violations.
• Determines conformity with accepted standards and approved plans.
• Recommends methods, materials, equipment, and alterations to assist m compliance with acceptable standards.
• Conducts inventories of various goods, services, trades, and types of businesses and industries.
• Recommends amendments to City codes, ordinances, or other regulations.
• Testifies in court and before related boards.
• Obtains documentation and prepares testimony.
• Reports suspected or known violations of other regulations to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, and correspondence concerning inspection and enforcement work.
• Directs the work of, and will train (primarily in the field), and assist in the evaluation of entry-level code officers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Sixty (60) college credits and one (1) year experience in the enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances in the City of North Miami Beach as a Code Compliance Officer; or three (3) years of experience as a Code Compliance Officer or combination of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess two (2) certifications from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (Any combination of F.A.C.E. Level 1, 2, 3 or 4).
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Knowledge of related departmental and City policies, rules, and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of local geography, roadways, and jurisdiction boundaries.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable national, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and other regulations.
• Considerable knowledge of relevant enforcement