What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Compliance Officer (Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week, Weekends) position at City of Orange?
The City of Orange is hiring a Code Compliance Officer within the Community Development Department!
Work Schedule Information:
20-25 hours per week
Typically Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Approximately 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
(Exact number of hours and start/end times may vary depending on assignment and operational needs.)
Recruitment Information:
This recruitment will close upon receipt of 50 applications or on April 9, 2025 - whichever occurs first.
Definition of this Position:
Code Compliance Officers perform a variety of routine to complex technical and public contact duties related to the City’s code compliance program, including the identification, investigation, and correction of violations of the City’s municipal, zoning, housing, development, and signage codes; investigate citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues and seek voluntary compliance or issue citations and initiate abatement procedures; and perform related work as required.
The following duties represent the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal, building, and zoning codes, ordinances, housing standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and State regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
- Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of vacant properties; provides confirmation regarding code regulations to the public by telephone and in person.
- Prepares and issues notices of violation or noncompliance, final notices, and misdemeanor and parking citations and other correspondence according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and nuisances.
- Meets with City planning, building, engineering, police, and public works staff and legal counsel regarding complaints; coordinates activities with other code compliance personnel and departments.
- Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings.
- Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and/or commercial areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during the course of field investigations.
- Provides information to violators, the general public, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
- Drafts and recommends revisions to City code enforcement policies, procedures, and standards.
- Participates in recommending, developing, and administering policies, procedures, and projects to ensure efficient and effective code enforcement activities in compliance with City guidelines, standards, goals, and objectives.
- Performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
- Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code violation investigation and compliance.
- Methods and procedures used in code compliance including citation issuance procedures, methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare legal documents.
- Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations, and carrying through on court procedures.
- Basic requirements of zoning and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations and administrative and departmental policies.
- Legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code compliance.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of code compliance.
- Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing and preparation of correspondence and presentations.
- Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including safe driving rules and practices.
- Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications.
- English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
- Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, educational, and regulatory organizations and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
- Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.
Ability to:
- Explain codes and regulations to property owners, residents, and others.
- Analyze, interpret, apply, and enforce applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, regulations, codes, and departmental policies.
- Understand and explain occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to code compliance.
- Identify and respond to issues and concerns of management, City government, a variety of professional groups, commissions, and committees, and the general public.
- Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by college-level coursework or technical training in code compliance.
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible municipal code compliance experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License with satisfactory driving record and proof of acceptable automobile insurance at the time of appointment and throughout employment in the position is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) PC 832 Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire date is required.
- California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Basic Certification is highly desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to inspect various City facilities and work sites; and to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace. In general, Code Compliance Officers are required to work various shifts on rotation, including, but not limited to, weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays. For this particular vacancy, incumbent will work approximately 20-25 hours per week, typically on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Employees work primarily in the field and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road and/or land hazards, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All employees of the City of Orange are designated by both State law and City ordinance to be “Disaster Service Workers.” In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees’ normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phase of the emergency.
CITY MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Incumbents in all City positions are expected to exhibit the behavior characteristics reflected in the City’s Mission, Vision, and Values statements in the performance of their duties: The City of Orange is committed to excellent service for our residents, businesses, and visitors. As an organization, the City of Orange is the leader in delivering the highest level of service to meet current and future needs of the community. The City’s values include Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence.
Salary : $33 - $42
