Under general supervision,
performs responsible code enforcement work to ensure compliance with ordinances
and state and local codes pertaining to nuisance abatement, substandard
housing, dangerous building and zoning violations, building code violations,
land use violations, and abandoned vehicles; and does related or other work as
required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the first level in
the Code Enforcement Officer series. An
employee in this class develops skills and responsibility for investigating code
violation complaints and issuing citations as appropriate. As incumbents gain more knowledge, they begin
to work more independently in the field with latitude for judgment and action
within established guidelines. Work is
subject to periodic evaluation through inspection and review of reports by
supervisor.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Investigates and/or inspects code violation complaints of new and
existing residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties and
hazardous conditions to ensure compliance with state and municipal laws, codes,
and ordinances; locates, notifies, and interviews property owners of violation;
takes photographs of violations; performs routine follow-up investigation to
ensure compliance and notifies concerned parties of action taken; field checks
areas and updates land use.
Determines violations and compliance of building and specific land
use permits where applicant has been required to implement certain improvements
to meet zoning requirements.
Coordinates resolution of nuisance abatement problems or concerns
with local community members, property owners, and other enforcement agencies.
Receives complaints from citizens and other sources regarding
abandoned vehicles on public right-of-way or on private property; processes
notice of violation and/or order to remove vehicle from property.
Notifies vehicle owner and/or owner of property upon which the
vehicle is located of the violation; contacts appropriate agency if vehicle is
found to be stolen; performs routine follow-up investigation to ensure compliance
with notice of violation; affects removal of abandoned vehicles.
Receives and investigates complaints and referrals for substandard
housing, dangerous buildings, commercial and modular buildings, mobile homes
and recreational vehicles for health, safety, and building violations; processes
and post notices of violation and/or unsafe to occupy, notice to secure and
notice to vacate.
Researches property ownership, building permit history, zoning and
parcel history; researches state and municipal laws, codes and ordinances and associated
history.
Prepares correspondences, reports of investigation and other
documentation for court cases; represents the County at court hearings,
administrative proceedings, and public meetings.
May conduct joint inspections of property with Public Health Services
and Environmental Health, state and local fire prevention personnel, and state
and local law enforcement agencies and associated task force teams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences or related field.
Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in enforcement of administrative rules and regulations involving field investigations, responsibility to take legal enforcement action and substantial public contact requiring skills in communication and persuasion.
Substitution: Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis up to two years.
Special Requirement: Must possess a valid Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure Certificate or equivalent within twelve (12) months of employment.
License: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles and practices of
public contact work; methods of conducting office and field investigations
regarding violations of ordinances and codes; methods and techniques used in
researching ordinances and history of ordinances, property ownership and
zoning.
ABILITY
Interpret regulations, ordinances, codes and administrative procedures and enforce same with impartiality; perform field inspection and enforcement work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, vehicle owners and the public; handle difficult public contact situation with tact; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; prepare routine records and reports.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for long periods, driving; occasional standing for long periods, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/squatting, climbing ladders/stairs; Lifting-Frequently 5 lbs or less; occasionally 5-30 lbs; Visual-Frequent good overall vision, reading/close up work, and peripheral vision required; Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent public contact, decision making, concentration and working alone; occasional emergency situations, exposure to trauma/grief, working weekends/nights and overtime/travel; Environmental-Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, outdoor weather conditions.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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