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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Sustainable Development: Code Enforcement

Salary Range Minimum:

$20.15

Salary Range Maximum:

$30.53

Closing Date:

12/28/2025

Job Details:

This is responsible inspection work enforcing compliance with City Codes and Ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, property maintenance, street graphics, lot clearance, junk vehicles, and related codes and ordinances.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on attention to detail and administrative duties.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is responsible inspection work enforcing compliance with City Codes and Ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, property maintenance, street graphics, lot clearance, junk vehicles, and related codes and ordinances.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on attention to detail and administrative duties.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Receives and proactively finds complaints regarding violations of city ordinances and regulations; researches city codes for appropriate sections.

Conducts field investigations regarding possible violations of a variety of city codes and ordinances related to buildings, structures, property maintenance, animals, nuisances, business licenses/permits, zoning landscape ordinances, and other City codes and ordinances.

Attends meetings and serves as a resource to other City departments, divisions, the general public, community groups, and outside agencies related to code enforcement; works cooperatively with other departments regarding code enforcement issues; works cooperatively with local, state, and federal agencies including social services agencies to provide resources and enforcement to the community; interprets and explains municipal codes and ordinances to members of the general public, contractors, business owners, and other interested groups in the field, over the counter, and on the telephone.

Writes notices of violation and directives outlining and describing areas to be brought into compliance.

Determines legal description, owner, and zoning of properties throughout the City.

Informs owner, holder of certificate of occupancy, or tenant of inspection findings and conditions requiring correction.

Reviews and decides on issuance of zoning related permits, including home occupation permits, landlord permits, alcoholic beverage licenses, and family daycare permits.

Keeps records of inspections and conditions of areas or structures covered by regulations issued through division.

Provides case preparation and sworn testimony in cases of non-compliance at the Codes Enforcement Board and in court.

Performs re-inspections, gives legal notice, and files legal complaints for prosecution for non-compliance with City codes.

Routinely attends public meetings and makes presentations.

Explains and interprets City ordinances to violators; sets deadlines for compliance and follow-up.

Takes photographs of violations and prepares drawings and comprehensive written reports.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Below are the requi