Code Enforcement Officer

About the role

This position performs technical, office, and field work enforcing Zoning, City, and Miami-Dade County codes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections for violations of applicable ordinances, zoning, and City codes.
• Issues notices of violations and citations.
• Receives and investigates complaints of zoning and City code violations.
• Conducts courtesy inspections as needed.
• Assists code violators in achieving compliance by explaining codes and permitting procedures, helping complete necessary forms, and referring to appropriate offices.
• Imposes property liens and serves summons, subpoenas, and enforcement orders.
• Prepares and presents forms and evidence for prosecution of cases to the Code Enforcement Board and to the Dade County Circuit Court.
• Gives depositions and/or testimony in Board and Court hearings.
• Writes reports to justify violations for court cases.
• Provides information to other agencies, City departments, and citizens.
• Informs the Building Division of violations of the Florida Building Code and OSHA regulations.
• Assists the Police Department, as needed, in the investigation of violations of applicable ordinances, zoning, and City codes.
• Prepares various reports and correspondence.
• Maintains files and records.
• Operates equipment required to successfully complete daily duties and responsibilities.
• Reports and removes graffiti as needed.
• May be required to work on weekends and/or varying shifts outside of the City’s normal business hours.
• May be required to work special events.
• Participates in hurricane preparedness and disaster survey teams.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• College coursework in engineering, building inspection, code enforcement, or a related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in code inspection and/or construction trades (desirable).li>
• A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• F.A.C.E. Level 1 certification must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.