Code Enforcement Officer

Salary : $53,625.99 Annually
Location : City Hall, 75 King Street, St. Augustine
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600064
Department: Planning & Building
Division: Building & Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 10/06/2026


Description
The Code Enforcement Officer conducts inspections and investigates complaints for compliance with City codes and ordinances, including the inspection of short term (vacation) rentals, and enforcement of short term (vacation) rental codes and ordinances. The Officer seeks to obtain compliance with City codes through citations or warning notices while assuring due process to violators. The position is required to prepare letter and written documentation necessary to take violators to hearing for enforcement action and to provide testimony before the Special Magistrate. This position reports directly to the Code Enforcement and Vacation Rental Manager. Work is performed under general supervision which requires initiative, independent judgment, and organizational skills. The Code Enforcement Officer must deal effectively with the public, property owners and contractors to obtain compliance.
Position works nights and weekends, as required.

Examples of Duties

• Administers and enforces the City's short term (vacation) rental ordinances and actively manages the City's program to register, inspect and monitor short term (vacation) rentals within the City.
• Investigates complaints regarding code violations pertaining to building, housing, zoning, tree, sign, and other City codes by conducting field investigations and property research.
• Regularly attends and provides testimony before the Code Enforcement, Adjustments and Appeals Board or Special Magistrate regarding code violations.
• Provides violators of City codes with citations or notice of violation and gives the violator due process to comply with City codes.
• Routinely patrols designated area for potential code violations, including violations of the short term rental ordinances, building without a permit, overgrown lot and untagged or inoperable vehicle, and all other applicable local civil laws and submits daily inspection reports to the Division Manager.
• Maintains records regarding code violations via a computer-aided tracking system, and documents files until compliance is obtained or a lien is imposed.
• Prepares letters for notice of violation and notice of hearing, clearly identifying code violations and appropriate corrective action.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to previously identified code violations to ensure that code compliance is maintained.
• Assists with permitting and inspection to the degree certification is necessary and obtained from the State of Florida.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment used in the code enforcement process in good working order.
• Nights and weekend work may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
High school diploma required including or supplemented by course work in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement, letter and reports or related fields. Experience using computer software and applications. Good written and verbal communication skills, and excellent public relations skills are a necessity. Two years' experience performing public contact work and demonstrating written, verbal, computer and organization skills is required. Level I Code Enforcement or Law Enforcement experience/training desirable. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of building codes and local government land development regulation procedures.

Driver's License Requirement: Valid Florida Driver's License Classification E.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to effectively communicate and exchange information with others. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching throughout the day in varying climate conditions. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see various colors including red and green.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including paid health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, long-term disability, and up to 13 paid holidays. The City offers 2 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, which accrues bi-weekly from your first day of work. In addition, the City provides 24 hours of time off for wellness and family, plus $300 per quarter in wellness or childcare reimbursements for non-probationary, full-time employees.
Furthermore, the City pays out accrued leave at 100% for non-probationary employees who leave in good standing and provide a minimum of 2 weeks notice. While there are limits on the vacation leave paid, it is at a minimum of 480 hours and there is no limit on the sick leave paid out. The City also offers an option for employees to cash out up to 2 weeks of sick leave, twice per year (per policy).

Supplemental insurance such as accident, cancer, hospital, etc. is also available.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Do you have a high school diploma or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two (2) years' experience performing public contact work?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your education and/or experience in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement, letter writing and reports, or related fields.
Required Question