Code Enforcement Officer Job at City of Panama City Beach
Salary
$20.16 - $26.21 Hourly
Location
PCB, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Building & Planning
Job Number
00248
This position is responsible for the enforcement of city codes and city ordinances. An applicant may be designated as a Code Enforcement Trainee based on experience and certification.
Examples of Duties
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- Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments of alleged city ordinances and code violations.
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Initiates enforcement efforts on properties and persons found to be non-compliant, which may include issuing violation notices, warnings, citations, towing of vehicles, and abating properties.
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Identifies and enforces zoning regulations related to short-term rental properties.
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Patrols assigned areas to detect city code and city ordinance violations.
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Enforces sandy beach ordinances, to include Leave No Trace, and turtle lighting requirements.
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Inspects and issues Doggie Dining permits.
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Assists with business tax and licensing functions as needed.
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Maintains up to date and accurate records.
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Prepares written reports, emails, and other correspondence related to code enforcement.
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Testifies in administrative hearings and attends required meetings.
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Installs zoning signage as required.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma.
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Must possess a Florida driver license in accordance with state law.
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Must possess or obtain CPR / First Aid / AED certification within six (6) months of employment.
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Must possess or obtain an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety certificate within one (1) year of employment.
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Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, other departments, and the public.
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Must be able to work with others as well as independently, and at times, with minimal supervision.
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Trainee - No additional experience or certification requirement.
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Code Enforcement Officer – Must have twelve (12) months of experience with code enforcement or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position requires a Fundamentals of Code Enforcement certification through the Florida Association of Code Enforcement.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
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Knowledge of relevant city codes, city ordinances, principles, and practices of enforcement.
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Knowledge of cell phone use, tablet use, computers, and job-related software programs.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Highly skilled in researching legal records, organizing documents and records, and interpreting and enforcing city codes and city ordinances.
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Must be able to read and decipher the County Appraiser and Tax Collector websites, maps, and property files.
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Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Code Enforcement Manager assigns work in terms of general instructions. The manager spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include city codes and city ordinances, state and federal regulatory requirements, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
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The work consists of related code enforcement duties. Strict regulations, combined with the unique nature of each case in question, contribute to the complexity of the work.
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The purpose of this position is to participate in the enforcement of city codes and city ordinances. Successful performance ensures compliance with all relevant city codes and city ordinances.
CONTACTS
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Contacts are typically with co-workers, other city employees, property owners, law enforcement personnel, and the general public.
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Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, motivate people, negotiate, defend, or settle matters.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, in a vehicle, walking, climbing/descending stairs, or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, and with repetitive motions. Employee frequently lifts light objects and occasionally heavy objects, uses hand tools, power tools, must have a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color, utilizes sense of smell, have good depth perception, and good balance.
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Work is performed in an office and outdoors during times of cold, heat, and inclement weather. Employee may often work on the sandy beach, in upland neighborhoods, commercial districts, and business districts.
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Work may require, at times, an employee to use or operate safety equipment such as a First Aid kit, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), gloves, safety traffic vest, eye protection, bike, or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) helmet, and/or facemask.
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Employee must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or utility terrain vehicle (UTV) vehicle, and at times pull a trailer with a pickup truck. Driving on paved roadways, dirt/gravel paths, in water, and on the sandy beach is often required.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None.
PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately; however, cannot be used until three (3) months of service has been completed: The schedule varies slighter for Fire Fighters.
Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 + years: 248 hours
At the end of the year, any unused PTO leave will be placed in your PTO bank (up to 380 total hours). Time will be accrued bi-weekly & shown on each paycheck. After the 380 hours are filled, any unused PTO leave will be lost and cannot be used the following year.
RETIREMENT: General employees are fully vested after 10 years of employment. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%. General Employees are eligible for normal retirement upon the earlier of reaching age 55 and the completion of 10 years of credited service or reaching age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service. The amount of normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See General Employees’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve
- Employee's Birthday
INSURANCE: * Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $630/month; Child/Children $540/month; and Family $1,200/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $508/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $767/month).
Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City also offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.
Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month 60 days after employment.
- Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.16 - $26.21 per hour
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