Code Enforcement Officer I

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK

Under direct supervision, investigates, reports, and enforces compliance to City Ordinances regarding violations of Occupational Licenses, Chapter 10 of Miami-Dade County Code and Building and Zoning. In addition to a regular schedule, the inspector will have to handle serious complaints as they are reported on a priority basis, being tactful, but firm remembering that he/she, as a representative of the City, is dealing with the community.

Essential Examples Of Duties

The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Officer I. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Supervisor.

• Daily inspections of commercial and residential areas to assure compliance with codes and ordinances.
• Investigates or initiates complaints regarding illegal construction, unlicensed contractors, unlicensed businesses, delinquent licenses, and lot clearance.
• Takes instant pictures, files reports, and keeps records.
• Follows up on cases to assure compliance, assists in obtaining arrest warrants, and serves as witness in cases requiring State Attorney, Code Enforcement Board or General Master Action.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City including the location and layout of primary and secondary streets.
• Working knowledge of local and state ordinances and the ability, when called upon, to apply them to specific examples.
• Ability to tactfully communicate and deal with the public.
• Expertise in explaining applicable ordinances to the public, preparing reports and keeping records.
• Competent to follow both oral and written instructions while maintaining a close working relationship with other City, County and State Departments.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Ability to prepare and present code compliance cases before the Special Magistrate.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position.

• Must have ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, stand, hear, hands to finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machines.
• Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment.
• Must be able to lift, carry and or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs.
  
  

Minimum Training And Experience

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school/institution.
• Completion of Level I of Florida Association of Code Enforcement Training within one (1) year after hired is required.
• Possession of valid Florida Operator's License.
  
  

When claiming veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.

IF YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE FILL OUT A FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FORM WITH RESUME ATTACHED AND SEND VIA EMAIL TO HRRESUMES@HIALEAHFL.GOV OR SUBMIT IT IN PERSON TO THE CITY OF HIALEAH HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 501 PALM AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR, HIALEAH, FL 33010. MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M

For any additional questions, please contact the City of Hialeah Human Resources Department at (305) 883-8050.