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Department:
Code Compliance
Employee Type:
Probationary
Time Type:
Full time
Salary Range:
$24.1990 - $30.8538 Hourly / $50,333.92 - $64,175.90 Annually
Job Posting Period:
July 16, 2025 - July 24, 2025 12:00 A.M.
Job Description:
Overview
To perform complex and responsible professional administrative and inspection work to support the City’s vacation rental compliance procedures and practices.

Essential Functions

• Schedules and conducts vacation rental inspections and monitors compliance with ordinance standards.
• Investigates reports of violations of City enforced laws, codes and regulations.
• Prepares and submits reports of all inspections made.
• Makes re-inspections as required and prepares follow-up notices as necessary when corrections are not made.
• Prepares documentation of violations for presentation to the Special Magistrate when violations exist. Reviews cases with the Prosecutor in preparation for trial and may testify before the Code Compliance Board.
• Works with all governments, City departments and agencies that have a need for assistance to aid them in preparing information necessary for compliance activities.
• Gives assistance with ordinance interpretation.
• Works in cooperation with other agencies to ensure that their criteria are met and to secure any benefits they may have for the residents of the city.
• Completes research at probate court, recorder of deeds and property appraiser and other agencies.
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED,
• Four (4) years experience within a governmental employer or in a customer service setting,
• Or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities,
• Level 1 certification in code enforcement with the Florida Association of Code Enforcement or obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License is required.

Job Based Competencies

• Knowledge of ordinances, codes and regulations, plus knowledge of State laws and regulations enforced by the City.
• Thorough knowledge of vacation rental ordinances.
• Ability to make on-site inspections that can include climbing multiple flights of stairs and ladders; must be able to perform the duties of the position as outlined in the physical requirements with or without acceptable accommodations.
• Good vision to detect code compliance violations on site required, with or without acceptable accommodations.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports stating the facts and circumstances.
• Ability to deal with irate citizens in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and interpret codes, plans and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees, contractors, architects, engineers, public officials and the general public.
• Ability to enforce housing and zoning codes and related ordinances with firmness, impartiality and tact.
• Ability to use electronic data retrieval devices.
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral or graphic form.

Responsibility
Under the direction of and responsible to the Supervisor, Vacation Rental Compliance. Generally, no supervisory responsibility.
Physical Requirements
This is light work requiring exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Position requires considerable physical activity including walking, lifting, reaching, stooping, pulling, grasping, balancing, climbing, kneeling, standing, and crouching. Incumbent is subject to inside and outside activities with no effective protection from weather changes. Visual acuity is required to inspect property for compliance with code provisions. Incumbent is also subject to atmospheric conditions, job hazards, and noise. Position requires hearing sufficient to accurately perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Public Contact
This position has extensive public contact with the citizens of the City of Sarasota and other departments within the city.
Retirement Benefit
The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at
Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov
or via phone at 941-263-6299.
For questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email
HR@sarasotafl.go

• Schedules and conducts vacation rental inspections and monitors compliance with ordinance standards.
• Investigates reports of violations of City enforced laws, codes and regulations.
• Prepares and submits reports of all inspections made.
• Makes re-inspections as required and prepares follow-up notices as necessary when corrections are not made.
• Prepares documentation of violations for presentation to the Special Magistrate when violations exist. Reviews cases with the Prosecutor in preparation for trial and may testify before the Code Compliance Board.
• Works with all governments, City departments and agencies that have a need for assistance to aid them in preparing information necessary for compliance activities.
• Gives assistance with ordinance interpretation.
• Works in cooperation with other agencies to ensure that their criteria are met and to secure any benefits they may have for the residents of the city.
• Completes research at probate court, recorder of deeds and property appraiser and other agencies.
• The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description