Code Enforcement Officer- Bilingual-Spanish or Vietnamese

Sacbar; Santa Ana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar is seeking a code enforcement inspector to perform inspections of buildings and properties, enforce zoning and housing codes, and coordinate abatement of nuisances. The role involves reviewing plans, testifying in hearings, and working with various city departments to ensure compliance.

The position requires journey-level experience in code enforcement, strong report-writing skills, and proficiency with standard office software.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience in code enforcement inspection or equivalent.
• Knowledge of building, housing, zoning, and related codes and ordinances.
• Ability to read plans/specifications and to prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Inspect existing buildings, structures, and properties for conformity with codes.
• Enforce regulations and issue citations; abate nuisances where needed.
• Prepare correction notices and coordinate with other departments.
• Testify as an expert witness at hearings or in court when required.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare periodic reports.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Plan interpretation

Public interaction

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Under direction, performs responsible technical and public contact work in ensuring compliance with zoning, housing,dangerous building and uniform building and other related codes, rules and regulations. Reads and interprets plans, and inspects existing buildings, structures and properties to determine their conformity withcity, state and federal standards and laws pertaining to zoning, housing, building and other related codes to preventblight in the City; inspects buildings which have been converted or altered and ensures compliance with all requiredcodes and standards. Enforces parking regulations and issues citations. Abates, or arranges for the abatement of, publicnuisances such as vacant structures/dangerous and abandoned buildings, substandard housing, unpermitted dwellings,illegal commercial occupancies, abandoned vehicles, pushcarts, shopping carts and other similar objects or conditionsthat could be considered public nuisances and/or potentially hazardous. Writes detailed reports of inspections and codeviolations; issues citations and corrective actions to be implemented by tenants/residents/owners where violations aredetermined; monitors compliance with proposed corrective actions. Advises owners, tenants and contractors as to properrepair methods and materials and available financing assistance. Consults with legal staff concerning enforcementorders. Appears and may testify as an expert witness at administrative hearings and in court; provides assistance tolegal staff in preparation of cases for prosecution; researches codes, rules and regulations for appropriate responses toinspection and code violations; coordinates enforcement activities with appropriate departments and agencies such asBusiness Licenses, Police Department, Public Works, County Health, Social Services, Orange County Fire Authority, theInternal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Keeps up-to-date and accurate records andprepares periodic and special reports. Utilizes current office software applications to prepare reports, spreadsheets andcorrespondence; prepares correction notices, comprehensive reports, public handouts and other related documents;generates databases and other similar documents; downloads photographs; performs basic computations to determinearea and percentages; draws general plot plans as needed. Conducts initial and follow-up investigations. Meetsscheduled assignments on time; provides dependable service to the community. Interacts with coworkers and thegeneral public in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Performs other functions as assigned.

Two years of journey-level experience in code enforcement inspection, or any equivalent combination of training andexperience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of : building construction materials and methods
• building maintenance standards and sanitary practices
• current municipal housing, building, zoning, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and related codes and ordinances
• legalprocesses including right of entry, due process, and time limits on applicability of codes
• current office softwareapplications such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Access
• current computer applications in a databaseenvironment
• principles of conflict resolution and safe practices when dealing with the public in confrontationalsituations

Skill in:

• the utilization of current office software applications such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Access and Excel
• current computer applications in a database environment

Ability to:

• detect substandard maintenance, poor sanitary practices, structural defects, illegal occupancies, inferior orimproperly used materials, zoning violations and fire safety hazards
• recognize construction practices which do notconform to code standards
• read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, maps and related documents
• drawgeneral plot plans and perform basic computations to determine area and percentages
• write detailed reports andcorrespondence
• use computer applications in database and word processing environments
• maintain up to date andaccurate records, using appropriate software
• communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• testifyeffectively in hearings and in court
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and propertyowners, tenants, community groups, coworkers and the general public in a culturally diverse community
• enforceregulations with perseverance, firmness and tact
• lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs

SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver's License as a condition of continued employment in this classification