Senior Code Compliance Officer - Nights and Weekend Nights
City of Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
- Categories: Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Aug 23, 2025
Job Description:
Senior Code Compliance Officer - Nights and Weekend Nights
Description
POSITION SUMMARYThe Community Enhancement and Compliance Division seeks a Senior Code Compliance Officer to work evening and weekend evening shifts. The schedule is Thursdays thru Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
The Senior Code Compliance Officer performs skilled inspections, enforcement and supervisory work to secure compliance with all laws, regulations and ordinances governing land use, minimum housing, signs, zoning, landscaping and related environmental issues. They serve as a senior or lead in performing more complex inspections, enforcement and investigations. This position will supervise evening Code Compliance Officers and assist with evening responsibilities such as monitoring noise, vacation rental monitoring, and light monitoring during turtle nesting season to name a few.
This job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Conducts reactive (complaints) and proactive (self-initiated) field and waterway inspections of residential, commercial and vacant parcels according to all state, municipal, zoning, waterways, business tax, building laws and regulations
- Enforces and reviews municipal ordinances on an as needed basis
- Prepares, organizes and maintains case files to present cases and testifies at quasi-judicial hearings
- Attends, presents and educates neighbors at homeowner and civic association meetings
- Researches and obtains information regarding policies, laws, regulations, business tax receipts, engineering, landscaping, permits and building and zoning requirements
- Researches ownership of various residential, commercial, industrial and parcels or properties within the City
- Prepares and provides training for new and current employees
- Attends internal and external meetings and trainings
- Posts and mails hearing and violation notices
- Identifies structures that may be unsafe and initiates the appropriate follow-up action
- Compiles and prepares written reports on investigations, maintains all inspection results, prepares correspondence and notices of violations in a computerized case management environment
- May be required to flex their work schedule, work nights and weekends and holidays as necessary to perform assigned responsibilities
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Graduated from a standard high school or vocational school or possess a G.E.D. certificate from a recognized issuing agency;Possess at least three (3) years of paid work experience in code enforcement Possess any two (2) F.A.C.E. (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) Certifications:
- Fundamentals of Code Enforcement;
- Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement;
- Legal Issues in Code Enforcement;
- Officer Safety and Field Applications.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
Ability to climb, carry, lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, walk, push, pull, grasp, stand and access heights or areas where limited space is available.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) . to the online application.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern