County of Alameda

Senior Code Enforcement Officer (#8764)

Bargaining Unit: Unrep - General Mgmt (U15)
$62.61-$76.03 Hourly / $5,008.80-$6,082.40 BiWeekly /
$10,852.40-$13,178.53 Monthly / $130,228.80-$158,142.40 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, the Senior Code Enforcement Officer supervises the day-to-day activities of the Code Enforcement Division within the Planning Department of the Community Development Agency; enforces existing and new code requirements; ordinances; administers and evaluates functions for the division and the Department; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This Senior Code Enforcement Officer classification is located in the Community Development Agency and reports to the Assistant Deputy Director, Community Development Agency. This position is the first-level management position in supervising the Code Enforcement Division within the Planning Department. The Senior Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the administration, supervision, training, and ensuring the quality of work of subordinate personnel in the division. The employee plays a major role in the administrative capacity for the Agency as a whole. This classification differs from the next higher classification of Assistant Deputy Director in that an Assistant Deputy Director is responsible for directing, administering, and evaluating the operations of a division in a functional department and for representing the Division, Department, and County as required. This classification differs from the next lower classification of Code Enforcement Officer III in that a Code Enforcement Officer III does not have administrative or supervisory responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Organizes, directs, assigns, provides support, and reviews the work of assigned personnel responsible for investigating alleged violations of the County Zoning Regulations, Neighborhood Preservation and Abandoned Vehicle Ordinances, and other related codes and ordinances. In addition, the Senior Code Enforcement Officer investigates cases by interviewing the public, researching pertinent records, interpreting relevant code or ordinance sections, inspecting the alleged violations, and writing reports with findings and recommendations.
Oversees monitoring and compliance of Code Enforcement projects and programs.
Reviews and resolves complex code enforcement assignments, problems, and conflicts independently and/or with other County staff, property owners, business owners, tenants, and contractors.
Investigates and responds to a variety of inquiries, complaints, and requests for service.
Evaluates established policies, processes and procedures; recommends and implements related service improvements.
Coordinates work between divisions in the Planning Department and other County Departments and Agencies.
Reviews resolved code violations to ensure that proper procedures have been carried out and ensures all code compliance activities are completed in a timely and professional manner.
Attends meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustments, and other bodies to present reports and Department recommendations or other information.
Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations for hiring; trains and supervises professional staff; assigns and reviews employees' work; evaluates employee performance and makes recommendations for promotion or disciplinary actions/terminations.
Assists in department administration, including budget requests and justifications, record keeping and annual reports, strategic planning, internal policy development and implementation, personnel matters, etc.
Represents the department or the County before community groups, and other bodies; acts for Assistant Deputy Director in his or her absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of Code Enforcement Officer III in the Alameda County classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, planning, public administration, public protection, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time, increasingly responsible, professional experience in code enforcement or investigative work for a public agency in zoning, law enforcement, building inspection, or health inspection, directly dealing with related complaints from the public, with at least one (1) year of which was spent in a supervisory capacity.

License and Certification Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Must possess and maintain a Code Enforcement/Compliance Officer certification from an accredited professional organization.

Special Requirement:

Employees may be required to attend meetings, events, and conduct work in the course of performing their duties in evenings and weekends.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

The principles and aims of zoning, building, health and safety, or other municipal code enforcement and practices.
Basic legal principles relating to law enforcement.
Evaluation, data sources and research methods.
Effective investigative techniques, including interviewing and rules of evidence.
Effective public relations techniques.
Local and state laws relating to ordinances and codes regulating land use, zoning, and code enforcement of other related disciplines.
Related computer applications.

Ability to:

Interpret and appropriately apply laws, codes, and regulations.
Negotiate and obtain agreements.
Work independently and as a member of a professional and technical team.
Recognize the key importance of customers and their unique situations in problem resolution and information given situations.
Learn and enforce laws and ordinances governing land use.
Make recommendations for actions consistent with County, regional, and State policies and regulations.
Plan and organize.
Make decisions, use good judgement.
Exercise leadership.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Deal effectively and tactfully with the public and staff, members of the Boards of Zoning Adjustments, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other bodies and jurisdictions.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

Newspecs: 8764

DR:cs 6/2/16

CSC Date: 6/22/16

IL:saa Revised/Retitled 07/29/2024

Old Title: Senior Code Enforcement Investigator

CSC Date:08/21/2024

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1^st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.