Enforcement officer

Location

Sanford, FL | United States

Job description

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

This position involves technical work enforcing county ordinances and zoning regulations.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a   .   Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of March 20, 2024.

Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Inspects land and building use, development, and/or modification for conformity with zoning and nuisance ordinances and regulations effective in Seminole County
• Researches, investigates and resolves complaints and violations with complainants and violators.
• Maintains records of complaints, violations, inspections, re-inspections, and dispositions. Follows up all complaints and violations until resolved.
• Coordinates office work and field inspections with other agencies.
• Prepares cases for presentation to the Code Enforcement Board and/or Special Magistrate and attends HOA meeting and makes presentations to citizen groups as requested.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2) years' experience working in customer service, regulatory enforcement, investigative work, and/or complaint processing
• Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of related training, education and experience.
• Must successfully complete two (2) certifications from the Florida Association of Code Enforcement within the first (2) years of hire
• Must have basic computer skills and knowledge of computer programs
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee’s duties for this position, to included scheduled work hours, and required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Considerable knowledge of applicable county codes and zoning ordinances. Knowledge of legal descriptions as they relate to the enforcement of regulatory codes. Ability to research property history and access data using computer databases.

Ability to deal with the general public in adverse situations, exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and persuasion and the ability to use good judgment in seeking compliance.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including the ability to write detailed reports and summaries relaying information clearly and concisely and speaking publicly. Ability to maintain files.

Ability to read and comprehend technical professional journals, memos, maps, plans, legal statutes, ordinances, and correspondence. Ability to identify and develop resolutions for problems and violations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position performs some office duties; however, most components of work are performed outdoors in all weather conditions. The work environment for this position generally performed in an issued and marked Sheriff’s Office non-emergency vehicle. Incumbents must follow safety procedures carefully. The nature of this position may require the incumbent to report directly to the field when starting their workday. Work is generally assigned via radio calls, telephone calls, and other SCSO applications.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS 

Mobility -Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, driving; constant use of a computer

Visual -Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Hearing/Talking - Requirement to hear normal speech; hearing on telephone and radio; talking on telephone/radio or during presentations

Emotional/Psychological -Potential contact with hostile individuals; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements - Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty; May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime

Environmental -Exposure to varied weather conditions

Unclassified Position

Please direct any questions to:

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

100 Eslinger Way

Sanford FL 32773

[email protected]

(407) 665-6499

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