Compliance Officers

The Position Now offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus for key roles in the City of Hollywood's Building Division We offer low-cost health insurance giving you the best value - medical, dental, vision and flexible spending plans. The City of Hollywood provides a generous paid time off program inclusive of 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, personal leave, and sick leave. Under the authority of the chief building official, employee performs technical and investigative work, which involves enforcing and monitoring compliance of municipal property standards, ordinances and regulations and the permitting process. An employee will conduct investigations resulting from anonymous, identified or third-party allegations and complaints. Work is performed in strict conformance with laws, regulations and departmental policy. Performs other essential duties in support of departmental objectives to ensure the safety and welfare of the general public and business community. 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 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, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years' experience as a general contractor in a supervisory capacity on a variety of structural and related installations supplemented by the following additional qualifications set forth in the Florida Building Code: 2. As required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), certified as a structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspector from the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications:
Professional engineer in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline OR
Five (5) years construction experience in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline, in a supervisory capacity and possess a state certification in their respective discipline. Five (5) years construction experience in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline and five (5) years' experience as a structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspector certified by BCAIB and possess a certificate of competency in their respective field. Seven (7) years construction experience in the structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline and possess a certificate of competency as a contractor OR
Ten (10) years' experience as a Broward County structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspector certified by BCAIB
Current certificate of competency or professional license as a general contractor which must be issued by at least one of the following entities:
Contractor license in electrical, plumbing, mechanical or structural
Certificates, licenses, registrations:
Contractors license in either structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline
Must be certified by BORA as an inspector in either structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical discipline
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.
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; Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with contractors, general public and public officials while enforcing building ordinances with firmness and tact.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally, to include writing legally enforceable citations, notice of violation, notice to appear, and courtesy notices in a clear and comprehensive manner.
Strong analytical and critical thinking as well as demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail in working with large amounts of data to analyze information.
Demonstrated strong commitment to compliance, ethics and accountability.
May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing.