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Code Compliance Officer ($3,000 RECRUITMENT INCENITIVE BONUS)

Sunrise, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$53K/yr - $75K/yr

The City of Sunrise is a full-service municipality committed to community service and employee growth. They are seeking a Code Compliance Officer to enforce city codes and regulations, conduct investigations, and provide superior customer service to residents and business owners.

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Responsibilities

Initiates and performs proactive field investigations for non-compliance with or in violation of City codes and ordinances; performs verification and determination of the nature of the violation; prepares and serves notices to remove existing violations; writes Notices of Violation in cases of failure to remove a violation

Performs field inspections for compliance with provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 205, Local Business Taxes

Conducts detailed inspections for compliance with the City's Property Maintenance and Minimum Housing Ordinances

Provides superior customer service and correspondence with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances and provides remedial action alternatives

Demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public while demonstrating an understanding, consideration, and respect for cultural, religious and gender differences

Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner

Educates residents and business owners in code purposes and compliance procedures

Attends city events and various civic association meetings to educate and inform residents and business owners about code requirements and compliance procedures

Reviews various records and documentation relating to code enforcement duties, i.e. property ownership, site plans, special exceptions, codes and ordinances

Presents case documentation and information, and testifies at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearings regarding case facts, conditions, findings and relevant code sections

Interacts and consults with a variety of individuals and groups in the performance of job responsibilities, including City personnel in various departments, City Attorney, county and state agencies, property owners, business owners, community groups and others

Performs related work as required and assigned

Qualification

Code Compliance experienceFlorida Association of Code Enforcement Level ICustomer service experienceMicrosoft Word proficiencyBasic Excel knowledgeInvestigative skillsJudgmentDiscretionCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED diploma

PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

Reasonable experience Code Compliance and/or investigative experience or closely related experience required

Considerable experience in the daily use of a computerized system required

Must possess previous customer service experience preferably performed in a public service environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Word is required; Basic knowledge of Excel preferred

Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level I. (Please upload proof with your application)

Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire

Eligible candidates are required to pass a proficiency assessment in Word

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public by telephone and personal contact

Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine

Standing, walking, and moving considerable distance on a limited basis

Some climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling

Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions, including inclement weather

Ability to perform minimal lifting, not to exceed 30 pounds of force, which may be required on a limited basis

Physical ability to use and operate City vehicle for extended period of time, including utilization as field office, and entering and exiting vehicles various times throughout the day

Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex oral and written assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience

Knowledge of legal procedure related to the enforcement of municipal codes and related regulations

Knowledge of the City codes, regulations, rules and procedures, and administrative practices relating to enforcement procedures

Knowledge of office principles and procedures

Ability to meet the public, and explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially, sometimes in stressful or emotional situations

Ability to effectively communicate and educate the general public in layman's terms

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, city officials, supervisors, fellow employees, vendors, the general public and other outside organizations with the goal of fostering positive employee relations and employee morale

Ability to effectively prepare and maintain records and reports

Skill in the operation of computer equipment and keyboard, including PC applications

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use tact and independent judgement to address escalated situations

Ability to work independently

Preferred

Basic knowledge of Excel preferred

Benefits

City-Paid Medical Benefits

Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

Life Insurance: $30,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement: Employee Contribution = 8%

Vesting = 10 Years

Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service

Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years

Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service

Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age

13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum

DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity: Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following: Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit* 10 Years 2.5% 15 Years 2.5% 20 Years 5.0% * Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay

Paid Holidays: Employees receive the following City-paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Annual Leave: Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows: Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out: Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays: Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance: For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave: Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion: After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement: Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows: In State = Up to 3 Days, Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement: After one (1) year of full-time employment, 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B, 50% reimbursement for a grade of C, $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union: We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union – 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee): Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage, Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage, Accident Advantage, Life Insurance Coverage, AD&D, Short Term Disability, Critical Care Protection, Cancer Protection Assurance, MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired