Code Enforcement Inspector

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of field enforcement experience in criminal justice, occupational license, sanitation, health, zoning, or engineering laws; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: Valid Florida Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Code Enforcement certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of state and local building codes and regulations.

Knowledge of building inspection policies and procedures.

Skill in effective communication both verbally and in writing.

Skill in the use of computers and applicable software programs.

Ability to understand and interpret complex written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City Staff members, and the general public.

Ability to operate various office equipment such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line telephone.

Ability to move about on all types of terrain.

Ability to lift and remove illegally placed signs weighing up to 20 pounds.

Ability to read and interpret City Codes.

High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of field enforcement experience in criminal justice, occupational license, sanitation, health, zoning, or engineering laws; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid Florida Driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Code Enforcement certification preferred.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of building inspection policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and applicable software programs.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City Staff members, and the general public.
• Ability to operate various office equipment such as, but not limited to, computer, copier, multi-line telephone.
• Ability to move about on all types of terrain.
• Ability to lift and remove illegally placed signs weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to read and interpret City Codes.

The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Work is typically performed in an office and outdoors in varying work sites, where the employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and occasional inclement weather.

The work is medium work, which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required:

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Work is typically performed in an office and outdoors in varying work sites, where the employee is exposed to dust, dirt, and occasional inclement weather.

We value our employees’ dedication, and it shows in our rewards. The City of West Melbourne offers competitive pay, great benefits, medical coverage, Florida Retirement System (FRS) options, and tuition reimbursement. Our health and welfare plans are available to all full-time employees and part-time employees who work 25 or more hours per week. The City of West Melbourne is proud to have received Cigna’s Silver Level Health Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program. A summary of our health benefits are noted below. To learn more, please visit this link to our Employee Benefits Guide . Employer Paid Health Benefits: Group Health base plan (medical and prescription) Group Dental base plan Group Vision base plan Group Long Term Disability base plan Group Life Insurance of $50,000 Group Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Optional Dependent Coverage and/or Employee Buy Up The City shares the cost of Dependent Coverage for Health Insurance, if selected Employees may select additional coverage for dependents and/or optional health coverage, at employee cost, which includes but is not limited to: Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Buy Up Long-Term Disability Voluntary Buy Up Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance (accident, cancer, hospital indemnity) Legal Plan (MetLaw) Flexible Spending Account ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Leave Time 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Paid Personal Day Annual accrual of 96 hours of Sick Leave Annual accrual of 80 hours of Vacation Leave Military leave, jury duty and bereavement leave Pay Compensation Compensation is designed to reflect the responsibilities of each role while maintaining internal equity. We regularly review pay ranges to remain competitive and provide employees with long-term stability in public service. Pension and Retirement Options Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Employees contribute 3% of their salary each month for the Pension or Investment Plan. The contribution rates for employees and employers are set by state law (approximately 9-15%). 457 Retirement Plan (Mission Square) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA – Employee contributions only. Other Benefits Tuition Reimbursement – Employees may be reimbursed for classes related to career development or job skills improvement. Awards Program - Our Employee Awards Program celebrates your hard work with meaningful recognition. Safety Clothing, Equipment, and/or Boots – Issued to employees whose job duties require specialized equipment and/or clothing.

We value our employees’ dedication, and it shows in our rewards.

The City of West Melbourne offers competitive pay, great benefits, medical coverage, Florida Retirement System (FRS) options, and tuition reimbursement.

Our health and welfare plans are available to all full-time employees and part-time employees who work 25 or more hours per week.

The City of West Melbourne is proud to have received Cigna’s Silver Level Health Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

A summary of our health benefits are noted below.

To learn more, please visit this link to our Employee Benefits Guide .

• Group Health base plan (medical and prescription)
• Group Dental base plan
• Group Vision base plan
• Group Long Term Disability base plan
• Group Life Insurance of $50,000

• The City shares the cost of Dependent Coverage for Health Insurance, if selected
• Employees may select additional coverage for dependents and/or optional health coverage, at employee cost, which includes but is not limited to: Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Buy Up Long-Term Disability Voluntary Buy Up Life Insurance Supplemental Insurance (accident, cancer, hospital indemnity) Legal Plan (MetLaw) Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance (accident, cancer, hospital indemnity)

• 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Paid Personal Day
• Annual accrual of 96 hours of Sick Leave
• Annual accrual of 80 hours of Vacation Leave
• Military leave, jury duty and bereavement leave

• Compensation is designed to reflect the responsibilities of each role while maintaining internal equity.
• We regularly review pay ranges to remain competitive and provide employees with long-term stability in public service.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Employees contribute 3% of their salary each month for the Pension or Investment Plan. The contribution rates for employees and employers are set by state law (approximately 9-15%).
• 457 Retirement Plan (Mission Square) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA – Employee contributions only.

• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees may be reimbursed for classes related to career development or job skills improvement.
• Awards Program - Our Employee Awards Program celebrates your hard work with meaningful recognition.
• Safety Clothing, Equipment, and/or Boots – Issued to employees whose job duties require specialized equipment and/or clothing.

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