City of Hollywood, FL Hiring for Code Compliance Officer (Part-Time) at Hollywood, FL, United States Full Time

Salary : $49,334.56 – $74,988.30 HourlyLocation : Hollywood, FLJob Type : Part-timeJob Number : 2023-126Department : Code ComplianceOpening Date : 10 / 11 / 2023Closing Date : 10 / 31 / 2023 11 : 59 PM EasternThe Position This is responsible, technical work involving the enforcement of municipal property standards, zoning, sign, sanitation, license and associated ordinances and regulations.

Employees in this class perform field and office work conducting investigations, administering municipal sanitary codes, and enforcing local zoning regulations.

Responsibilities include the inspection of existing industrial, commercial, multi-family, single-family housing and adjoining property to determine and record compliance with local ordinances and assisting with the prosecution of violators.

Work is performed in strict conformance with laws, regulations and departmental policy. Supervision is received from a professional enforcement official who reviews work through study of prepared cases and through conference, and who, when necessary, provides assistance in meeting desired case objectives.

Conduct industrial, commercial, multi-family and single family housing and property standard inspections to ensure compliance with City codes.

Assists the City Attorney or other designated authority in the preparation of data for prosecution of violations; attends court, special master or administrative board hearings to present testimony.

Conducts surveys for needed property improvements in both public and private property.Participates in the investigation and disposition of sanitary code violation complaints, prepares recommendations for changes in sanitary standards.

Investigates complaints of violations of zoning regulations, property standards and other related municipal ordinances; interviews property owners, tenants and complainants to determine nature of the violation;

prepares on findings; issues citations for violations.Prepares written s and recommendations relative to various ordinances and their impact on the community.

Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.

Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.Performs related work as required for this position description only.

HIGHLY PREFERRED EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : Conducting investigations and / or working with Florida Building CodesLicensed Home InspectorThe Requirements REQUIRED : High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year specific code enforcement field experience in ensuring compliance of Municipal, County, State or Federal laws and ordinances regarding housing, criminal justice, occupational licensure, sanitation, health, zoning or engineering laws.

Experience must include investigative skills, extensive writing abilities, and field enforcement experience including court or administrative board case presentation.

PREFERRED : Associate’s Degree, plus three (3) years specific code enforcement field experience in ensuring compliance of Municipal, County, State or Federal laws and ordinances regarding housing, criminal justice, occupational licensure, sanitation, health, zoning or engineering laws.

Florida Association of Code Enforcement – Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (Level I) Certification preferred.Parking Enforcement Certification preferred Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Valid Driver’s License : With proof of automobile insurance Background Check : Must have an acceptable background recordDriving Abstract : Must have an acceptable driving recordWORK SCHEDULE : Please note the assigned work shift for this current vacancy will be 2 : 00 PM – 12 : 00 midnight.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES : Knowledge of municipal zoning, occupational license, sign, sanitary and associated ordinances.

Knowledge of the geography of the City.Skill in the operation of an automobile.Knowledge of the use of computer.Ability to detect changes or alterations made to existing structures.

Ability to observe and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions in the field as well as observe and recognize other code violations which may affect the health, welfare, and safety of the community;

and initiate solutions to a variety of neighborhood problems.Ability to conduct thorough inspections and to prepare and maintain detailed records for use in legal or administrative proceedings.

Ability to enforce non-moving traffic violations which may include issuing citations to commercial and recreational vehicles and to abandoned vehicles.

Ability to read and understand plans and blueprints in regard to discovering changes to existing structures.Ability to confer with the general public to explain, interpret and enforce regulations in a tactful, firm and impartial manner.

Ability to operate and monitor a decibel meter for the purpose of enforcing the City’s noise ordinances.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and supervisors.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, including the ability to write legally enforceable citations, Notices of Violation, Notices to Appear, and to write Courtesy Notices in a clear and comprehensive manner.

Ability to deal with angry people in a professional manner.Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

May require fingering : picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work involves light to moderate physical activity in an outdoor settings under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards.

The Examination Required Education and Background Information : Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility.

Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position.

Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and / or providing all relevant information at the time of application.

Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date. Examination : Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests : written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and / or other job related examinations.

You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process.

Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.

Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate’s position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list.

The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance.

Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.

Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood’s Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts.

Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.

Special Accommodation and Communication Needs : The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities.

Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination. Veteran’s Preference : The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

To obtain veteran’s preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.

For additional information, please refer to the Additional Information All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit , courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position.

In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES : The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees.

• Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions : The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;

The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12 / 15 / 2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION : The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216. All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR GENERAL EMPLOYEESAll regular full time Employees shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date.

Employees who regularly work 40 hours per week shall accrue vacation leave as follows : up to seven (7) completed years 80 hours more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 112 hours more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 144 hours more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 160 hours twenty (20) completed years and above 200 hoursAfter completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months.

Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.

General employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount of sick leave that is accumulated.

Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion.

Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to full years of credited service with the City to a maximum of 1200 hours (e.

g., an employee with 20 or more years of service with 1200 (or more) hours of sick leave shall be paid at 80% of 1200 hours, which would be 960 hours) : Accrued Sick Leave Payout Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave Upon the accumulation of 300 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting the next forty (40) hours of sick leave days to vacation days.

Employees may participate in the City’s Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and / or vacation leave.

This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic, or long-term illnesses, or injuries.

General employees may receive the following holidays : New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran’s DayThanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas DayNew Year’s Eve General employees will receive two paid workdays each fiscal year (either 8 or 10-hour days) of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.

General employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member. General employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City : 5 years of service 5% 10 years of service 3% 12.

5 years of service 2.75% 15 years of service 2% General employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans.

The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium;

The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium.

For 2023, the biweekly rates are as follows : Enrollment Tier Medical OAP Medical OAPINEmployee Only $82.68 $0Employee +1 $165.

36 $37.01Employee + 2 or More $264.57 $81.42 Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.

General employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings.

For 2023, the biweekly rates are as follows : Enrollment Tier Dental DPPO Low Dental DPPO High Dental DPPO Buy UPEmployee Only $5.

17 $21.37 $25.11Employee +1 $14.80 $40.68 $46.82Employee + 2 or More $23.69 $58.51 $66.86 General employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions.

Three plans are offered.Enrollment Tier VSP Option 1 VSP Option 2 VSP Option 3Employee Only $2.36 $3.87 $4.44Employee +1 $4.

73 $7.73 $8.87Employee + 2 or More $7.61 $12.45 $14.28 Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually.

The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level.

The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are : Single or no coverage $400; Employee plus one $600;

and Employee plus two or more $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.

General employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $25,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.

All employees will be required to contribute 8% pretax dollars to the employee’s retirement fund. Employees are vested in the retirement plan after completing seven years of service.

The service retirement annuity (pension) is equal to 2.5% of the employee’s average salary for the highest 130 consecutive biweekly pay periods of credited service multiplied by the employee’s years of credited service.

Retirement is at age 65 with seven years of service, or age 62 with 25 years of service, or 30 years of service. To file a claim for benefits under the General Pension Plan or to receive a copy of the Plan or a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), contact the Pension Coordinator at 954-921-3333.

General employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work.

General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $3,000.

00 for tuition annually : Graduate and Undergraduate BenefitGrade of B or better 100% reimbursement at State tuition ratesGrade of Pass 100% reimbursement at State tuition ratesGrade of C 50% reimbursement at State tuition ratesEmployees will be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement for books with approval of the City Manager / designee.

Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City’s employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the cost of this benefit.

General employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction. General employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.

General employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit. Employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal / ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions General employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work / Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.

General employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.IMPORTANT NOTICE – This document ‘BENEFITS SUMMARY’, is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood.

This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time.01 Which best describes your level of education?

High School Diploma / GED Some College Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree Doctoral Degree 02 How many years of specific code enforcement field experience do you possess that involves ensuring compliance of Municipal, County, State or Federal laws and ordinances regarding housing, criminal justice, occupational licensure, sanitation, health, zoning or engineering laws?

No Experience 1 – 2 years 3 – 4 years 5 – 6 years 7 – 8 years 9 – 10 years 11+ years 03 How many years of experience do you possess conducting investigations and / or working with Florida Building Codes?

No Experience 1 – 2 years 3 – 4 years 5 – 6 years 7 – 8 years 9 – 10 years 11+ years 04 Do you possess a Level 1 Florida Association of Code Enforcement Certificate?

Yes Enrolled / Pending Completion No 05 Do you possess a Parking Enforcement Specialist Certificate? Yes Enrolled / Pending Completion No 06 Do you possess a Home Inspector License?

Yes Enrolled / Pending Completion No 07 Do you possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License? Yes No Required Question