Code Enforcement Officer - Doq

Salary: $20.48 - $31.61 Hourly
Location : Manatee County, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly)
Job Number: 23-00871
Department: Public Safety
Division:Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 11/20/2023
Closing Date: 11/30/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
Public Safety
Code Enforcement
2101 47th Terrace East
Bradenton, FL. 34203
Hours: May vary. 10 Hour Shifts
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Code Enforcement Officers enforce Manatee County codes, ordinances and statutes to protect consumers, property values, environmentally-sensitive lands, infrastructure and property. Code Enforcement operates in 11 zones with an officer in each one.
Code Enforcement Officer I - An officer's goal is toprotect and improve the quality of life of Manatee County citizens by enforcing the Manatee County Land Development Code, County Code of Ordinances, and applicable State Statutes. Our officers investigate alleged code violations involving unlicensed contractors, property maintenance issues, and abandoned or improperly parked vehicles, as well as other matters under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Division. They collaborate with residents, property owners and other stakeholders to gain voluntary compliance. When voluntary compliance cannot be obtained Code Enforcement Officers will issue citations and testify in court. Officers are expected to learn their assigned area and become engaged in community meetings (i.e. HOA) and other events.
Code Enforcement Officer II- Applies working knowledge of County codes, ordinances, and enforcement procedures; enforces same impartially through professional firmness and tact. Effectively investigates violations of codes for which the department has enforcement responsibilities; coordinates with other investigative staff documentation of all evidence needed to support enforcement action. Communicates with the public using discretion and diplomacy to facilitate voluntary corrections of violations. Through a systematic method, obtains evidence and prepares summary reports necessary for the presentation of all facts associated with alleged violations.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package -
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

Job Description
Please see the complete job description here
Minimum Qualifications
Code Enforcement Officer I:
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 or more years of work in Code Enforcement, the enforcement of laws, planning and zoning, building construction or similar field.
• Level I certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) or obtain certification within one year of hire.
• A comparable combination of education, training, and work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Code Enforcement Officer II:
Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate of competency.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in Code Enforcement, planning, zoning, construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Level I Code Enforcement Officer.
• Level I and II certifications from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.)
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
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VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

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If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

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How many years of experience do you have in Code Enforcement, the enforcement of laws, planning and zoning, building construction or similar fields?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years
• 7+ Years

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Do you possess level I certification from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) or have the ability to obtain certification within one year of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Please Note:Code Enforcement Leadership requests that you attach a resume with your application. This will not substitute the application.Do you acknowledge this request?

• I acknowledge

Required Question