ABOUT THE POSITION

Under supervision, performs a variety of field inspection and investigative duties in the interpretation and enforcement of County codes, ordinances and regulations related to building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, grading and drainage, zoning and land use, health, housing, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), and sewage disposal systems and water wells, prepares written recommendations and reports on routine code enforcement projects, and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Code Enforcement Officer series is distinguished from the Building Inspector series in that a Code Enforcement Officer's primary duties are to respond to complaints of code violations;

conduct in-depth investigations for the purpose of determining violations of Shasta County Code; and establish permit requirements and a timeline for gaining compliance.

A Building Inspector's primary duties are to respond to permit applications by performing inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations, informing applicants of permit requirements, and referring non-compliant applicants to Code Enforcement Officers.

Code Enforcement Officer I : This class is the entry level into the Code Enforcement Officer series and incumbents are initially assigned routine investigations or well-defined segments of complex investigations.

As experience and training progresses, incumbents are assigned increasingly complex work. Initially, work is performed under close supervision, which lessens as experience is gained.

This class differs from the next higher class of Code Enforcement Officer II in that the II level is the journey level class in the series.

Incumbents are expected to promote to a II level after gaining the appropriate knowledge through training, obtaining the required certifications, and demonstrating proficiency of duties.

Code Enforcement Officer II : Code Enforcement Officer II is the journey level position in the Code Enforcement Officer series.

Code Enforcement Officer II works independently, with general supervision, has higher scope of responsibility and latitude of judgement, and performs the more complex investigations involving a multiplicity of codes.

The II level requires a working knowledge of county zoning, building, housing and health codes, including those related to CEQA, and in the monitoring of mitigation measures of private projects.

This class is distinguished from preceding class of Code Enforcement Officer I in that the I level is an entry level position.

This class differs from the next higher class of Code Enforcement Officer III in that the III level is the lead level class that handles the more detailed and complex cases and assists with supervision and training of lower-level staff.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have excellent research and investigation skills and possess accelerated communication skills (written and verbal).

Must have a willingness to work with the public to assist in all methods possible to gain compliance; skilled in de-escalation with the ability to focus on the outcome of the case in its entirety for results.

Will have a general knowledge of county zoning, building, housing and health codes. In addition, the ideal candidate must value and ensure the importance of accountability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement and desire to contribute to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and staff engagement.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Duties include, but are not limited to the following : Prepares detailed and complex reports and correspondence involving multiple code violations;
• makes oral and written presentations in administrative hearings on more complex enforcement cases and represents the Department at abatement and other public hearings;
• responds to complaints; interprets and explains County Codes, ordinances and abatement regulations; researches and analyzes County records, property history, files, and maps;
• conducts field investigations; reviews and researches file data to identify code violations; works with complainants and property owners to offer solutions available within applicable codes, ordinances and regulations to resolve violations;
• facilitates the permit process in coordination with other department staff; investigates complaints related to : construction without permit, substandard housing, dangerous buildings, grading and drainage violations, zoning and land use violations, and installation and repair of sewage disposal systems without permit, failing sewage disposal systems, water wells installed without permits, and other related areas;
• prepares written reports; prepares and records abatement liens, notice of violations; prepares stipulated administrative abatement orders and similar documents with the assistance of lead staff, senior supervisors, or County Counsel;
• issues Stop Work Orders, Occupancy Notices, Notices of Violations and citations; conducts inspections and prepares reports as required on abatement cases referred for legal action;
• testifies in court; prepares and maintains case files; organizes, edits, and enters a variety of information regarding the enforcement function in writing and / or using a computer;
• calculates and imposes civil penalties; reviews permits and plans submitted to legalize violations for clearance and issuance;
• enters and retrieves data from electronic data processing systems; establishes and updates information, generates documents and correspondence;
• communicates with others; prepares, reviews, and maintains forms, files and other necessary records; may facilitate property clean ups and coordinate contractors when abating court ordered or voluntary nuisance abatements;
• interviews complainants and property owners in cases involving multiple code violations to assess the need for permits; conducts inspections of structures and properties to identify the nature and extent of alleged code violations or ensure that mitigation measures and project revisions are implemented;
• interprets and clarifies both verbally and in writing State and County code and ordinance requirements, mitigation measures and conditions relative to CEQA, for projects, penalty and other fee requirements, abatement, project review hearing procedures and permit application and inspection procedures;
• participates in administrative abatement and project review hearing proceedings and court proceedings, represents the department in administrative abatement, Board of Building Appeals, Planning Commission hearings, and Board of Supervisor hearings;
• mediates and problem solves using independent judgment and knowledge of State and County Codes and ordinances; works often times with uncooperative and potentially hostile individuals;

performs other duties as required.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of : Procedures, methods, and techniques used in investigations and enforcement utilizing appropriate legal requirements and constraints;
• County codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to zoning and land use, building, health, housing and other related subjects;
• processes necessary to coordinate and facilitate violators in the permit process; purpose, principles and practices of code enforcement and abatement procedures;
• principles and techniques involved in mediation and conflict resolution; business English, spelling, grammar and report writing;
• interviewing principles and techniques; courtroom demeanor; principles of investigation, criminal and civil court proceedings;
• computers and a variety of general and specialized programs; use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department;
• specific and general provisions of the Uniform Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical, CEQA, and related State and County codes, county government and other government agencies for the purposes of coordinating cases involving multiple agencies;

principles of training and supervision; effective techniques to work with difficult people in conflict and conflict resolution.

• Ability to : Follow oral and written instructions; keep clear and accurate field notes; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, sometimes in adversarial situations;
• maintain effective working relationships with other employees, county officials, and the public; conduct inspections and investigations;
• obtain information through interview and observation; research and analyze records, property history files, maps and documents;
• gather information in an organized manner; weigh facts against applicable laws, rules and regulations and draw proper conclusions concerning questions and facts;
• complete thorough, accurate investigations of violations, and follow-up to achieve compliance; enforce codes firmly, impartially, and with tact;
• prepare and maintain concise, professional, comprehensive reports, correspondence and records; write and speak clearly for the purpose of giving clear, accurate, and concise direction and information to the public, staff, and other agencies;
• operate office equipment and county vehicles; learn codes and seek knowledgeable sources; work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, working alone, working around moving objects or vehicles and motorized equipment;

utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information. Code Enforcement Officer I : These employment standards are typically attained with one year of experience performing duties involving code enforcement OR two years of related work experience utilizing zoning and land use, building, health or other related regulations OR successful completion of academic courses which would include code enforcement, zoning and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and / or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences.

Code Enforcement Officer II : These employment standards are typically attained with two years of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including at least one year equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer I AND successful completion of CACEO Modules I and II.

Successful completion of academic courses which would include code enforcement, zoning and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and / or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences may substitute experience on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of PC 832 Powers of Arrest (POST Certified) is required within one year of appointment.
• Code Enforcement Officer I : Either (1) Possession of a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of the Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one year of appointment;

OR (2) Successful completion of the CACEO Module I Academy within one year of appointment and successful completion of the CACEO Module II Academy within two years of appointment.

Code Enforcement Officer II : Either (1) Possession of a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of the Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one year of appointment;

OR (2) Successful completion of the CACEO Module I and II Academies within one year of appointment AND possession of a certificate of registration as a CCEO issued by CACEO within two years of appointment in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Section 26205-26217.

Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment in the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS 1. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver’s license? Yes No 2. I acknowledge possession of PC 832 Powers of Arrest (POST Certified) is required within one year of appointment.

Yes No 3. If Yes, please explain in detail how this will be accomplished including scheduled test / completion dates.4. For Code Enforcement Officer I, will you either (1) Possess a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of the Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one year of appointment;

OR (2) Successfully complete the CACEO Module I Academy within one year of appointment and successfully complete the CACEO Module II Academy within two years of appointment?

Yes No 5. If Yes, please explain in detail how this will be accomplished including scheduled test / completion dates.6. For Code Enforcement Officer II, will you either (1) Possess a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of the Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one year of appointment;

OR (2) Successfully complete the CACEO Module I and II Academies within one year of appointment AND possess a certificate of registration as a CCEO issued by CACEO within two years of appointment in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Section 26205-26217.

Yes No 7. If Yes, please explain in detail how this will be accomplished including scheduled test / completion dates. 8.

Please list in detail (include dates and employers) any experience performing duties involving code enforcement or related work experience utilizing zoning and land use, building, health or other related regulations.

9. Please list in detail (include units and issuing authority) any courses successfully completed that include code enforcement, zoning and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and / or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms;

climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

An additional physical demand is extensive driving (100-200 miles per day) on a regular basis.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts;

high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee will often interact with public who are under extreme stress, and law enforcement officers. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints).

An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application.

Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https : / / www.e-verify.gov / sites / default / files / everify / posters / IER RighttoWorkPoster.

pdf (Download PDF reader). If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California General.
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas : (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62.

An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his / her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws.

Please visit our employees benefit page at https : / / www.shastacounty.gov / personnel / page / employee-benefitsfor additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information.

The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12 : 00 p.m., on June 14, 2024.

A Resume and / or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application.

It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, Refer to Resume and / or Cover Letter, or See Attached Resume and / or Cover Letter the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission.

Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments.

Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and / or written examination.

Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and / or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit : Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score.

To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.

WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.

com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities.

Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin.

Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515;

relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.

You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov / fair-chance-act.

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Last updated : 2024-05-22