Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Sarasota County Government is offering an exciting opportunity to become a Code Enforcement Officer with our Planning and Development Services Department. In this role, you will enforce and investigate Federal, State, and County ordinances, including but not limited to property standards, building codes, sound ordinances, news racks, zoning codes, and solid waste regulations, while also making appropriate referrals to other departments. Sarasota County is a premier community where people love to live, work, and play! Apply today and be a part of this amazing team!Investigate, research, enforce and process complaints regarding the above ordinances and codesDetermine legal descriptions and property owners from county recordsMaintain complaint records and input data into the computer tracking systemUtilize contractors for abatement of violationsPrepare and testify on cases for hearing before the Special MagistrateCompile case information for public records requestsRecover illegal signs from the rights-of-wayParticipate in cross training sessions with co-workers to address the comprehensive list of codesParticipate in FACE and other internal and external training as requiredWorks with citizens, civic associations, and homeowner’s associations to maintain a clean healthful and aesthetically pleasing community:Distributes educational materialsParticipates in monthly Community Cleanup EventsAttend Homeowner Association meetings

Work Hours: Regular hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Rotational Saturdays or Sundays, overtime, early morning and late evening inspections, Saturday Community Clean Up.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

 High School Diploma or its equivalentThree (3) years of field enforcement experience involving interpreting, documenting, reporting, and/or correcting violations of regulatory codes or ordinancesAssociate degree can substitute for two years of the required experienceValid  Florida Drivers' License is required at time of hireMust obtain FACE (Florida Association of Code Enforcement) certification (one level) within one year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

FACE certificationSound level meter readings and light meter reading experience

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay: $23.56 - $25.50/hour, based on your experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.