Code Enforcement Officer I/II

About the role

The City of Antioch is currently accepting applications for Code Enforcement Officer I/II within the Community & Economic Development Department.

Responsibilities

• Inspect land, structures, vehicles, and stored materials for compliance with applicable planning, zoning and other codes and laws.
• Respond to complaints regarding municipal and other code violations, law or statute where enforcement authority is defined; issue citations to property owners; work with property owners to bring property into compliance.
• Schedule and perform mandatory inspections of all rental properties within the City.
• Compile notes and photographs on assigned cases.
• Research property ownership; advise property owners of code violations and changes needed to conform with standards.
• Prepare inspection and abatement warrants for approval.
• Plan and carry out systematic field visits of businesses, garage sales, vendors, and peddlers to assure compliance with business license and permit regulations.
• Investigate code, license and fee violations and issues appropriate warnings and citations; issue stop work orders for illegal construction.
• Provide public information on compliance with municipal rules and regulations.
• Aid in preparing cases for prosecution.
• Maintain accurate records of field and office work.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and work cooperatively with all public officials charged with the enforcement of laws.
• Effectively communicate with members of the public.
• Prepare and testify in front of Boards, Commissions and Courts.

Requirements

• Two years of increasingly responsible public contact experience, preferably in zoning enforcement, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Additional specialized training in law enforcement, code enforcement, conflict resolution, planning, or a related field is desirable.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible public contact experience, preferably in zoning enforcement, law enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Investigative or compliance experience is desirable.

Skills

• Familiarity with local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Discretion, sound judgment, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn the ordinances, policies, procedures, forms, practices, and significant aspects of businesses associated with assigned activities.
• Ability to advise property owners, contractors, and other responsible parties of code violations and changes needed to conform with standards.
• Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Ability to develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and goals for community education.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed logs and records of work performed.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

Health Insurance - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, and vision. Option to take cash or deferred compensation in lieu of benefits is available.

LIFE INSURANCE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RETIREMENT - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for PEPRA members

HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year

VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service

SICK LEAVE - 12 days per year with no limit on accumulation

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - City offers a 457 Plan

MEDICAL-AFTER-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (MARA)

SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM

BILINGUAL PAY - $100 per month