The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for a Code Enforcement Officer within the Board of County Commissioners Planning and Community Development Department.

This is a full-time, benefitted, professional position involving enforcement of various County Ordinances and Codes that affect health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Qualified applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A.A. or bachelor’s degree preferred. Two (2) years of experience in Code Enforcement or related work and certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE), or successful completion within one (1) year of employment.

Essential duties include receiving and investigating complaints, documenting findings, collecting evidence, creating case files, and rendering enforcement. Conduct field investigations to determine compliance with County Codes and Ordinances. Preparing Notices of Violation, Hearing Notices, Statements of Case, various Orders, Liens and other legal documents and notices. Effectively dealing with emotional and angry citizens in a tactful manner. Conducting research, drafting correspondence, agenda requests, reports, and other documents. Attending meetings of the Code Enforcement Board and presenting case files, evidence and providing sworn testimony. Assessing consistency and compliance with County Code and Land Development Regulations. Provide day to day customer service and interaction with citizens, including answering inquiries, code enforcement, zoning, land use, flood zone and other development related questions. Performs administrative duties, including answering phones, operation of the front counter and customer service to the citizens and elected officials of Wakulla County

Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. To apply, send a Wakulla County employment application to Human Resources, P.O. Box 1263, Crawfordville, FL 32326. Applications may be obtained by visiting our website at www.mywakulla.com or can be picked up at the County Administrator’s office located at 3093 Crawfordville Highway, Crawfordville, FL. If you have questions regarding qualifications and/or duties and responsibilities, you may contact Deborah DuBose at 850.926.0919. Veteran’s preference will be given to qualified applicants. Wakulla County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications must be received by June 30, 2023. This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants are still being considered.