Code Enforcement Officer

HOURLY SALARY: $21.59 - $35.67

ANNUAL SALARY: $44,900 - $74,200
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY RESPONSEPOSTION(S): 1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Technical work identifying and investigating and enforcing non-compliance with the City Code of
Ordinances. In addition to working within an assigned zone addressing CODE ENFORCEMENT violations,
all Code Officers are required to assist with beach and park patrols and parking enforcement,
including weekend assignments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Patrol the City in a vehicle, on foot, or by bicycle looking for violations of the City Ordinances.

• Respond to a wide variety of calls and complaints involving violations of the City Ordinances.

• Resolve violations though voluntary compliance or take such measures as the City may direct

• Issue citations in accordance with City policy and procedures.

• Conduct detailed research to determine facts in various cases.

• Provide verbal and written testimony in code violation matters.

• Maintain case files, records and reports.

• Answer telephone calls and provide information to the public in a positive and friendly manner.

• Performs other job related duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.

• Ability to enforce the ordinances with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously

• Ability to keep accurate records and make verbal and written reports from these records.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the

• Ability to learn and understand within six months from date of hire:

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c. The geography of the City, including boundaries of the incorporated area and the
roadway network.

• Computer competency is required.

• Ability to operate basic office equipment including a fax, copier, PC, keyboard, mouse and

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

• Two years’ work experience in effectively dealing with the public in a positive manner.
  

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must complete and obtain the Fundamentals of Code Enforcement through the Florida

hire and Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement Certification within 5 years of hire.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable haring (with or without hearing aid).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to use basic tools including but not limited to a crowbar, hammer, utility knife or pliers.
• Ability to access file cabinets for filing and retrieval of data.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel and stand.
• Ability to handle and work under stressful conditions.
  

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS;

• Works inside and outside in various weather conditions.

• Position is considered an essential position and must respond for duty immediately following

• May be required to climb ladders to heights up to 10 feet.

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IF INTERESTED IN BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION AND YOU MEET THE MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS, PLEASE APPLY ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE, CITYOFFORTPIERCE.COM AND
SUBMIT ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE.

OPENING DATE: MARCH 29, 2024
CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEOC FUNC/CAT: II/CC (Bargaining)