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City of Destin · 5 months ago

Code Compliance Officer - Part-Time

Destin, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$20.52/hr - $24.11/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Destin is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to perform duties within the Code Compliance Department, focusing on the investigation, compliance, enforcement, and education of regulations governing land use and zoning. The role includes both office and field responsibilities, requiring independent judgment and discretion in compliance matters.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals and represents the city in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance

Contributes to the development and accomplishment of home team work-plans

Demonstrate competent knowledge of all applicable policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes

Demonstrate competent knowledge of all Departmental Key Functions and their associated processes

Proactively patrols assigned parking and Right-of-Way areas by vehicle or on foot in order to ensure compliance with existing parking ordinances

Responds to complaints from citizens and initiates follow-up activities and, if needed, represents the City in legal proceedings

Composes legal notices to be used in Code compliance Investigations

Assists with the review and regulation of the City’s Short-term and Long Term Rental Registration Program

Assists with the review and regulation of the City’s Livery Vessel Permitting Program

Assists with the review and regulation of Beach Vendor Registration Program

Assists with the review and regulation of Wheeled Vehicle Registration Program

Assists with the review and regulation of other City Permitting Programs, as assigned

Prepares reports and recommendations for the Code Compliance Director and, City Manager, Code Compliance Board/Special Magistrate, and City Council

Performs various marine duties, such as patrolling City of Destin’s Harbor & Waterways, beaches, and public beach access areas

Assists code violators in achieving compliance through education of current ordinances. Explains codes and permitting procedures, assists in the completion of necessary forms, and refers to other departments as necessary

Issues notice of violation to property owners who fail to comply with current City ordinances and regulations as a result of progressive compliance actions to include education and resource initiatives

Participate in training with the Community Development department in order to gain a comprehensive understanding and application of city ordinances and land development code

Assists with preparation and interpretation of the, regulations, and ordinances; assists in updating the City’s codes, as assigned

Returns promptly from hurricane evacuations for immediate reviews and inspections

Tracks and reports status of violations and liens placed on properties

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Code enforcementRegulatory complianceInvestigative skillsFlorida Driver’s LicenseFACE certificationMathematical skillsReport writingCommunication skillsConflict mediation

Required

High School Diploma and two (2) years of work experience focused on general investigative, regulatory compliance, and enforcement work; or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience related to regulatory compliance and enforcement and provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position

Must obtain at least one Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) certification within the first year of employment

Valid Florida Driver's License

Knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and practices

Knowledge of planning and zoning, construction terminology, and code enforcement is desirable

Skill in the use small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems

Skill in using computers for data entry, data management, and time management

Skill in using computers for word processing and/or accounting purposes

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers

Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional, or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things

Ability to read a variety of professional, technical, and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods, and procedures

Ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech

Ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques

Ability to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks

Ability to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation

Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract, multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; and determine time and weight and interpret same as may be appropriate

Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape

Ability to differentiate colors and shades of color

Ability to interact with people (staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials) beyond giving and receiving instructions to include tactfully mediating conflicts and achieving positive results

Ability to perform under maximum stress when confronted with short deadlines, heavy workloads, conflicting interests, and high customer demand

Ability to work Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, some Holidays, and assigned Rotating Shifts