CODE ENFORCE. OFFICER

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Job Description

General Description
 
The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing municipal codes, ordinances, zoning regulations, nuisance abatement requirements, and property maintenance standards for the City of Daytona Beach Shores. The employee performs inspections, investigates complaints, documents violations, educates property owners and residents regarding code compliance, and processes enforcement actions through resolution. The position promotes public safety, health, welfare, and the overall quality of life within the community.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 
·        Conduct inspections of residential, commercial, and vacant properties for compliance with City ordinances and Florida Statutes.
 
·        Investigate complaints regarding zoning violations, nuisance conditions, abandoned vehicles, unsafe structures, overgrown lots, signage violations, and other municipal code violations.
 
·        Issue notices of violation, citations, warnings, and compliance orders in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances.
 
·        Prepare and maintain detailed case files, reports, photographs, correspondence, and legal documentation.
 
·        Coordinate voluntary compliance efforts with property owners, businesses, contractors, tenants, and residents.
 
·        Prepare agendas, documentation, and evidence for the Special Magistrate and execution after hearings.
 
·        Testify at hearings, administrative proceedings, or court proceedings as required.
 
·        Conduct follow-up inspections to verify compliance and close cases.
 
·        Utilize computer software systems to document cases, maintain records, and track enforcement activities.
 
·        Work collaboratively with Public Safety personnel, Building Department staff, Fire Prevention personnel, law enforcement agencies, and other City departments.
 
·        Provide customer service and respond professionally to inquiries from the public regarding City ordinances and code requirements.
 
·        Participate in disaster response, emergency operations, and post-storm damage assessments when assigned.
 
·        Administers the City’s Economic Development Sign and Licensing Program for real estate signs.
 
·        Performs lien searches and code enforcement related public records requests.
 
·        Maintain knowledge of changes to local ordinances, Florida Statutes, zoning regulations, and applicable code enforcement practices.
 
·        Performs other related duties as directed and required.
 
 
Education and/or Experience:
 
Essential:
 
1.     High School education or GED equivalent.
2.     Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
3.     Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, free of financial responsibility.
4.     Level I Code Enforcement Certification.
5.     Working knowledge of computer word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
 
 

Preferred:
 
·        Experience in code enforcement, law enforcement, fire prevention, building inspections, zoning administration, or related governmental field preferred.
·        F.A.C.E. Level 2, 3, or 4 Code Enforcement Certification preferred.  
·        ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification preferred.
 
 
Related Knowledge and Abilities
 
Must have thorough knowledge of the methods, procedures, and policies of the City of Daytona Beach Shores as such pertains to the performance of the essential duties of a Code Enforcement Officer. Has thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of enforcing municipal codes and ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Must also have the ability to work effectively with the public to achieve desired results, including problem solving, resolution of disputes, and dispersing of information. This employee will need the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
 
 
Physical Demands:
 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully fulfil the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

o  Sufficient manual dexterity to allow typing and writing.
o  Sufficient visual acuity to read and comprehend departmental reports and documents.
o  Sufficient auditory perception and speaking ability to answer telephones.
o  Ability to meet job demands under some stressful situations (i.e. irate citizens).
o  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards and City council.
o  Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials associated with inspections and documentation.
o  Ability to operate City vehicles and standard office equipment.
 
 
Work Environment:
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to extreme heat. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, construction sites, traffic hazards, and potentially hostile individuals.
 
The noise level in the work environment is moderate. May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or emergency response assignments during storms or disasters.
 
 
Supervision Received:
 
Works under the general supervision of the Crime and Fire Prevention Lieutenant.

Posting Start : 05/14/2026

Salary: $22.43-$35.82