Community Improvement Officer (Code Enforcement)

About the role

The City of Claremont seeks a Community Improvement Officer to enforce local regulations, maintain neighborhood quality, and improve the quality of life for residents.

Responsibilities

• Enforce zoning, property maintenance, and abatement of public nuisances and dangerous buildings, housing codes, and other aspects of the Municipal and Land Use and Development Codes.
• Interpret and explain laws and regulations to the general public to gain conformance; respond to complaints; conduct daily field inspections; issue notices and orders of compliance; recommend legal prosecution of persons who fail to respond; and coordinate legal action with the City Attorney.
• Communicate effectively with the public in a friendly, courteous, and firm manner.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in code enforcement or two years of progressively responsible experience in a position dealing extensively with the public.
• High school or GED equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California State Class C driver's license.
• PC 832 (citation authority).

Qualifications

• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to work independently.
• Experience dealing with the public in challenging situations.
• Knowledge of municipal government, code enforcement practices, and investigative procedures.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, pays, and working conditions are outlined in the applicable Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Full-time, 38-hour work week. Work hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During the training period, workdays will be Monday through Thursday. Some early mornings, late evenings, or special events may be required, based on the needs of the Department.