Code Enforcement Inspector

Office of Public Response; Hayward, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hayward is looking for a Code Enforcement Inspector I to enforce local, state, and federal codes through inspections and case management of residential and non-residential properties.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly with property owners, tenants, and businesses, helps educate the public to achieve compliance, and prepares detailed reports while coordinating with other divisions. No prior enforcement experience is required, and training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of inspections to ensure City ordinances and codes are being followed; conduct field surveys to ascertain whether the property and/or land dwellings are in violation of various state and local laws and ordinances.
• Inspect residential rental units, motels and hotels to ensure code compliance and property maintenance.
• Ensure residential rental units, motels and hotel are in compliance with the City rent control regulations relating to decontrol of rental units
• Interpret and explain various building, housing and related codes and regulations and inspection program procedures to citizens and property owners and property managers.
• Respond to and investigate complaints from the public, tenants and City staff regarding possible violations of City residential, building, community, rental, zoning, sign and other property codes.
• Assist property owners, managers and complainants in resolving code violations, inspections or neighborhood problems.
• Prepare and maintain manual and electronic records of findings, photographs, notices and other enforcement actions.
• Prepare a variety of letters and reports to citizens, property owners and other interested parties related to violations of City ordinances and issue warnings, notices, and citations and initiate Special Assessments, Liens, and abatement to bring properties into compliance.
• Work with property owners, property managers, business owners, rental housing associations, tenants, contractors and neighborhood groups to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods through educational and code enforcement efforts.
• Prepare reports and case information for Administrative and Special Assessment Hearings.
• Represent the City in appeal hearings and testify in court or other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating joint enforcement activities with other City divisions, departments and outside agencies as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Follow City policies and procedures.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

The City of Hayward is excited to announce its recruitment for the position of Code Enforcement Inspector I. Under the supervision of the Code Enforcement Manager, the Code Enforcement Inspector will play a vital role in the preservation of community standards by actively participating in the Divisions' various compliance programs. The Code Enforcement Inspector will also enforce various Local, State, and Federal codes and ordinances through inspections and associated case management of residential, and non-residential properties and structures non-compliant with established codes. The ideal candidate should be eager to partner with other enforcement divisions to ensure that all inspections meet code regulations.

The ideal candidate is a motivated, dependable, and community-minded professional who is interested in developing a career in code enforcement and public service. While previous code enforcement experience is not required, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn City ordinances, building and housing codes, zoning regulations, rental regulations, and related laws and procedures.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can interact respectfully and effectively with property owners, tenants, property managers, business owners, contractors, neighborhood groups, and members of the public from diverse backgrounds. They are comfortable listening to concerns, asking questions, explaining requirements clearly, and helping community members understand how to achieve compliance.

Essential Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a variety of inspections to ensure City ordinances and codes are being followed; conduct field surveys to ascertain whether the property and/or land dwellings are in violation of various state and local laws and ordinances.
• Inspect residential rental units, motels and hotels to ensure code compliance and property maintenance.
• Ensure residential rental units, motels and hotel are in compliance with the City rent control regulations relating to decontrol of rental units
• Interpret and explain various building, housing and related codes and regulations and inspection program procedures to citizens and property owners and property managers.
• Respond to and investigate complaints from the public, tenants and City staff regarding possible violations of City residential, building, community, rental, zoning, sign and other property codes.
• Assist property owners, managers and complainants in resolving code violations, inspections or neighborhood problems.
• Prepare and maintain manual and electronic records of findings, photographs, notices and other enforcement actions.
• Prepare a variety of letters and reports to citizens, property owners and other interested parties related to violations of City ordinances and issue warnings, notices, and citations and initiate Special Assessments, Liens, and abatement to bring properties into compliance.
• Work with property owners, property managers, business owners, rental housing associations, tenants, contractors and neighborhood groups to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods through educational and code enforcement efforts.
• Prepare reports and case information for Administrative and Special Assessment Hearings.
• Represent the City in appeal hearings and testify in court or other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Assist in coordinating joint enforcement activities with other City divisions, departments and outside agencies as necessary.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Follow City policies and procedures.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.