Code Enforcement Officer

Position Summary

Responsible for work inspecting existing buildings, structures, and sites throughout the Town of Palm Beach. Responsible for enforcement of the Town's Building and Zoning, Licensing, Fire Prevention and Protection, Flood Damage Prevention, Garbage and Trash, Health and Sanitation, Nuisance, Parks and Recreation, Trees and Shrubs, and Landmarks Preservation codes and ordinances.

Key Responsibilities

Makes inspections throughout the Town to ensure compliance with the codes described in the Code of Ordinances as being under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Board.

Gathers evidence where necessary under the supervision of the Building Official and Town Attorney to support the Code Enforcement Board actions to abate the violations.

Notifies suspected code violators of code requirements and makes an effort to obtain compliance through negotiation.

Gives testimony before the Code Enforcement Board in the form of observations as well as the testimony from Town Inspectors directly responsible for enforcement of certain codes (ie: Plumbing Codes, Electrical Codes).

May make inspections or site visits occasionally during evening and/or weekend hours.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

High school degree or GED equivalent.

Requires a minimum of one year of experience in a variety of building construction work, including responsibility for determining that work met specifications as a Code Officer or Police Officer.

Training in Municipal Ordinances and Building and Zoning Codes and their enforcement preferred.

Must obtain a Level 1 F.A.C.E. certification within one year from date of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license, Class E.

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge of the Town Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances and Code of Ordinances.

Knowledge of modern methods of building construction materials and equipment, as well as accepted safety standards.

Knowledge of the legal procedures involved in the proper enforcement of building laws and prosecution of violators.

Knowledge and skill in proper inspection methods, coupled with the ability to apply them properly.

Knowledge of State Law as it applies to Town Ordinances and Professional licensing procedures.

Knowledge of investigative procedures and ability to compile facts in a logical progression so as to be presented to the Code Enforcement Board or a court.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, departmental officials, and the general public, both in person and over the phone.

Ability to interpret sketches, penciled layouts, and blueprints, and to determine conformity to building regulations.

Ability to make clear visual observations in the process of performing inspections and other job related duties.