Code Enforcement Officer II - FULL TIME

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

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.
• May assist with education and training of staff on office procedures and field investigations.

Requirements

• One year as a Code Enforcement Officer I in San Joaquin County.

OR

• Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences or related field.
• One year of public agency code enforcement experience comparable to Code Enforcement Officer I in San Joaquin County.

Substitution: Additional experience enforcing administrative rules and regulations which involved field investigations, responsibility for taking legal enforcement actions, and substantial public contact may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

• Possession of a current Certified Code Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officials, OR current certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) in at least one of the following Certified Code Safety Professional Exam fields: Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector or Residential Building Inspector.
• Must possess a valid Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure Certification or equivalent within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of code enforcement.
• Methods of conducting public agency code enforcement office and field investigations.
• Methods and techniques used in researching ordinances and history of ordinances, property ownership and zoning.

Skills

• Interpret regulations, ordinances, codes and administrative procedures and enforce same with impartiality.
• Perform code enforcement field inspections and investigations.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
• Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
• Vision Insurance: Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at the employee’s expense.
• Life Insurance: Coverage based on years of service:
  • 1 but less than 3 years: $1,000
  • 3 but less than 5 years: $3,000
  • 5 but less than 10 years: $5,000
  • 10 years or more: $10,000
  Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
• 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses not covered by medical, dental, or vision plans (Health Flexible Spending Account with $2,550 annual limit and $500 carry over) and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan with $5,000 annual limit).
• Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Visit SJCERA for more information.
• Deferred Compensation: Plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. Annual contribution limit of $22,500 or 100% of includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute up to $30,000. Roth IRA (after tax) is also available.
• Vacation: 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year.
• Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Eligible for eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least half of the cumulative accrual and the employee is on payroll during the entire calendar year.
• Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of a qualifying family member; 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent, or child.
• Merit Salary Increase: New employees start at the first step of the salary range. Eligible for a merit increase to the next step after 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Reimbursement for career-related coursework up to $850 per fiscal year. For approved four-year college/university programs, up to $800 per semester with a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year.
• Parking Supplemental: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
• School Activities Leave: Up to 40 hours per year, not more than eight hours per month, to participate in children’s school activities.

Pay

Approximate monthly salary: $6,436.47 - $7,823.57

Schedule

Full-time

Potential new hires are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment.