Code Enforcement Inspector

CAP Government, Inc. is looking for the immediate hire of a Code Enforcement Inspector in Glades County. The candidate will conduct commercial, residential, and industrial property inspections for compliance with City codes and ordinances for nuisance, signage, zoning, abandoned or inoperative vehicles, and substandard housing conditions. This includes conducting thorough, on-site housing conditions, inoperative/parked vehicles, and community property nuisances in general.

Responsibilities:

• Enforces codes, in conformance with Florida Statues and city ordinances by performing research and investigative work in determining extent of violation and non-compliance.
• Issues Notices of Violation, Correction Notice, Stop Work Orders, Notices of Hearing, Notices of Compliance and Notices of Non-Compliance to the public and private sectors.
• Photographs, videos, records, or otherwise acquires evidence of violations for presentation as evidence in the judicial process.
• Investigates code violation complaints, issues appropriate notices, citations, and orders.
• Prepares and maintains reports and records regarding activities (i.e. case files, incident reports, warning tickets, citations, etc.); files reports on all cases worked.
• Works in conjunction with other departments in various compliance tasks (i.e. building codes, fire codes, county heath and sanitation codes, public works, storm water, wetlands, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse groups with varying skills and backgrounds.
• Performs planning related functions, as needed, to assist with daily operations.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment where team work is essential.
• Adheres to work schedule and attendance requirements.
• Adheres to all safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Possess at least two (2) years of work experience dealing with the public in any of the following types of work: Code Enforcement, planning, building inspection, or construction or other closely related fields; OR Possess any one (1) F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certification (Fundamentals of Code Enforcement; Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement; Legal Issues in Code Enforcement; Officer Safety and Field Applications) or equivalent (i.e. American Association of Code Enforcement, Careers in Code Enforcement, Relevant State Association of Code Enforcement);
• Any related combination of training and experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, with good driving records.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Municipal Code of Ordinances, and the legal procedures for enforcement.
• Knowledge of municipal codes and inspection techniques
• Knowledge of investigative procedures and documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret building and site plans, plats, maps, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to conduct inspections, effectively communicate orally and in writing, and follow professional protocols.
• Ability to interact with the public fairly and impartially, including but not limited to an adversarial environment.
• Ability to make accurate field measurements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, department, government officials, and the public.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience and licensure.

We offer competitive compensation packages, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), employee referral, educational reimbursements, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Veterans