Building Compliance Officer

About the position

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don't Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let's Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

Responsibilities

• Works with 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, which may include 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.
• Possess sound judgment in the interpretation and application of state laws, court decisions, and other legal provisions to staff.
• Assists Code Enforcement personnel and the City Attorney or other designated authority in the preparation of data for prosecution of violations.
• Attends court, special magistrate, or administrative board hearings to present testimony and evidence.
• Confers or corresponds with architects, building owners or contractors concerning questions involved in the permitting and inspection process.
• At times, may perform inspections under discipline for which they are licensed.
• Participates 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.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients.
• Must maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years' experience as a General Contractor in a supervisory capacity.
• Certified as a Structural, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspector from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA).
• Professional Engineer in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline or equivalent construction experience.
• Current Certificate of Competency or Professional License as a General Contractor.
• Valid Driver's License with proof of automobile insurance.
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record.
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Considerable knowledge of modern building construction practices, methods, material and equipment.
• Knowledge of city building and zoning codes and related laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering applied to enforcing building regulations and to building maintenance.
• Ability to understand and interpret plans and specifications and detect changes or alterations made to existing structures.
• Knowledge of computer software, i.e., Microsoft Office, and ability to learn City's permitting software system.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking as well as demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.
• 4-Day Work Week.
• Award Winning Wellness Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program including 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program after 10 years of public service.
• Retirement plan with 8% pretax contribution and vesting after seven years.