Code Enforcement Officer

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Inspect residential, commercial, and other properties to determine the status of compliance with City codes and policies;

• coordinate work with the City Prosecutor as required;

• answer complaints and citizen requests for enforcement of City ordinances covering activities or circumstances related to signing, building occupancy, nuisances, housing conditions, construction, land use, dumping, zoning violations, sanitation, refuse storage, property maintenance, and other conditions; conduct regular field inspections;

• meet with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations, or potential violations;

• prepare documents, photographs, and other records as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of: applicable laws, standards, and regulations related to various land use, nuisance, public safety codes and inspection techniques and some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable.

Ability to: prepare, organize, and maintain field data, reports, and systems; analyze complex situations, problems, and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; communicate effectively with others orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors, and the general public; effectively handle stressful situations and deal with difficult or angry people.

Education and Experience: High school graduated or equivalent. Experience in code enforcement, inspection or investigation activities involving substantial public contact is desired.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License with a safe driving record is required or the ability to get from point to point for meetings and trainings. A Penal Code 823 (PC823) Certification is required. The certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

Environment:Indoor and outdoor environments; work alone; travel from site to site; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments.

Physical:Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicle; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.