Class Code: 7825
NATURE OF WORK
This is specialized technical work enforcing the County Consumer Protection Ordinances and Regulations.
Work involves the dissemination of information concerning Ordinances of Broward County and conducting field inspections to determine whether there are any violations of the Ordinances. The employee is required to work independently and is available to give advise and assistance to fellow inspectors concerning unusual or difficult problems. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior by observation and through an analysis of work reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from a Consumer Affairs Inspector I by the responsibility for independent decisions based on experience and knowledge of operations.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Answers inquires from representatives, law enforcement and the general public as to the provisions of County Consumer Protection Ordinances.
Inspects records to determine if a company has a current license to operate and has decals issued.
Inspects company sites to determine that all equipment, postings, and staff meet the requirements of the Ordinance.
Inspects company manifests to determine if information requires by applicable Ordinance is included.
Checks company records to determine if they have been kept as required by Ordinance.
Inspects private properties to determine if signs meet the size and location requirements required by applicable Ordinances.
Maintains and submits reports of inspections performed, and conducts other administrative functions accounting for field work, orders and citations issued.
Issues citations or Notices of Violation if companies are not in compliance with applicable Ordinances; testifies before the Consumer Protection Board when the Division determines that prosecution is warranted.
Testifies at hearings presided over by a Hearing Officer who is a member of the Florida Bar when citations are appealed.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of licensing and regulating Ordinances of Broward County.
Knowledge of the geography of the County.
Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the legal, administrative, and procedural regulations applicable to the area of assignment.
Ability to meet the general public and to explain and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to maintain and submit reports.
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.
Skill in the use of a personal computer to access and retrieve information.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from high school; four (4) years experience in the area of assignment; including some experience in a staff or administrative capacity appropriate to the area of assignment, or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid Florida driver's license at time of appointment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Government Supervisors Association (GSA)
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Code of Ethics
Certification: No
Work Locations: Consumer Affairs
Class Spec.
Estab./Revised: E1/91 R10/03