Code Officer

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

04/12/2025

Salary:

$21.21 hourly rate

Job Summary:

Join our team as a Code Compliance Officer and make a positive impact in the City of Largo! This role involves investigating community complaints, identifying code violations, and ensuring compliance with City Ordinances and the Comprehensive Development Code.

What You’ll Do:
Conduct field inspections and investigations.
Work independently to resolve violations through diplomacy and customer service.
Educate community members on compliance and voluntary resolution.
Participate in Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate meetings.

What You’ll Need:
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in the field.
Experience in enforcement, inspections, or community relations preferred.

If you’re detail-oriented and enjoy working with the community, apply today!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan

• Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

• Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

• Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Technical

• Responds to citizen requests and complaints, assesses if a violation exists, and enforces compliance related to the City of Largo Ordinances, Comprehensive Development Codes and General Code of Ordinance in a timely and professional manner

• Monitors and returns customer inquiries and phone calls promptly

• Monitors and responds in a timely manner to departmental email domains consisting of customer complaints and requests for resolution

• Enters customer case details and supporting information into a computer system with accuracy and attention to detail

• Follows up on investigations to achieve code compliance

• Ensures code compliance by the citizens of Largo, businesses in Largo and businesses doing business in Largo; contacts violators and explains requirements and procedures for compliance; issues notices to correct violations and maintains follow up to ensure compliance

• Initiates and pursues legal action when necessary

• Researches ordinances, laws, board and commission meeting minutes, and other pertinent information as necessary

• Attends various business meetings and educational classes regarding training and policies related to the position

• May be required to attend Code Enforcement Board and Special Magistrate and related hearings

• Prepares cases for presentation or provides testimony to City Boards, Special Magistrates, City Commission, the courts, or responds to formal and informal inquires

• Investigates materials left for pick up on City property and Right of Ways

• May perform Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) computer searches to ensure individuals are correctly identified

Arborist Code Officer

• Reviews and inspects all tree removal permits on private property throughout the City as required by the Code of Ordinances and the Comprehensive Development Codes

• Coordinates all tree removal waiver programs

Team Skills