CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER at BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Job Status: Open
Currently Accepting Applications
Application Deadline: 05/19/2026
Major Job Function
Code Compliance Officer’s will be assigned by the Building & Zoning Director under the administrative direction of the Building Division or the Zoning Division or in combination within the Building & Zoning Department. The Code Compliance Officer position is a highly responsible position to monitor and enforce all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, health and safety, blight, and other matters of public concern. Serves as a Public Resource and provides information on County regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the public, and other County departments. Attends hearings and meetings as necessary. The code Compliance Officer is designated as the county code enforcement officer.
Training and Experience
Minimum Experience: A high school diploma or GED and two (2) years’ experience in code enforcement and/or land use regulations to include understanding, interpreting and explaining regulations to the public or two years of college coursework including appropriate courses in planning, architecture, drafting, engineering, public administration, or related field; including or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certification preferred: Florida Association of Code Enforcement (FACE) I, II, III certifications.
How to Apply
You can fill out the application electronically, but you cannot submit it electronically.
Please print the completed application, sign and date it, then deliver it to Human Resources by one of the following methods:
- Hand deliver to our office
- Scan and email to Human Resources
- Mail via overnight, priority, or regular mail to:
Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
Human Resources
PO Box 1529, Lake City, FL 32056-1529
- Fax (least preferred due to transmission quality issues)