JOB SUMMARY
Under the authority of the Chief Building Official, the employee performs technical and investigative work, enforcing and monitoring compliance of municipal property standards, ordinances and regulations and the permitting process. Investigations result from anonymous, identified or third-party allegations and complaints. Work is performed in strict conformance with laws, regulations and departmental policy. The employee will work independently with little or no supervision while exercising sound judgment in resolving matters of moderate complexity or escalating matters appropriately.
This position will work in coordination with the Code Compliance and Building Divisions.
- Works with the general public in the collection of expired permit fees and processes documentation/collection for work without permits.
- Collects data and conducts field studies, inspections and on-site audits regarding suspected violations.
- Evaluates, summarizes, and documents investigative findings, including preparing records, correspondence, and reports.
- Determines the status of complaints and follows up on complaints and violations. Issues citations to violators and coordinates prosecution of violators when necessary to ensure compliance with City ordinances.
- Interpret and apply state laws, court decisions, and other legal provisions to staff with sound judgment.
- Assist Code Enforcement personnel and the City Attorney or other designated authority in preparing data for prosecution of violations. Attend court, special magistrate, or administrative board hearings to present testimony and evidence.
- Correspond with architects, building owners or contractors concerning questions involved in the permitting and inspection process.
- May perform inspections under discipline for which they are licensed.
- Participate in special projects and research activities as assigned by the Chief Building Official.
- Assist in the Broward County Building Safety Inspection Program (BSIP) for compliance, with notification mailings, writing violations, and attending BSIP special Magistrate Hearings.
- Assist with Unsafe Structure violations.
- Represent the City professionally in interactions with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Maintain effective and professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Perform related work as required for this position description.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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