CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

City of Commerce; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Commerce is seeking an entry-level Code Enforcement support role to assist in investigation, inspection, and enforcement of municipal and state codes, ordinances, and safety laws.

Under close supervision, duties include responding to complaints, issuing notices of violations, and conducting follow-up inspections to verify compliance. Requires a high school diploma or GED and one year of public contact experience, plus a California driver’s license and PC-832 training within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible public contact experience preferably in the area of enforcement of codes, public laws or guidelines involving investigative or inspection skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforces city codes and ordinances related to nuisances, zoning, abatement, public health and safety.
• Explains code violations and provides guidance within authority.
• Receives and responds to complaints about potential violations.
• Conducts investigations and analyzes information against code requirements; discusses violations and resolutions with involved parties.
• Issues letters of violation and citations per procedures; documents citations.
• Performs follow-up inspections and documents compliance.
• Prepares reports and correspondence; attends meetings and training; responds to emergencies.

Skills

Public contact

Investigations

Inspections

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under close to general supervision, provides entry level office and fieldwork duties in support of Code Enforcement activities including the investigation, inspection and enforcement of municipal and state codes, ordinances, abatement regulations, and health and safety laws.The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent (s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Ensures enforcement with City codes and ordinances pertaining to such areas as nuisances, zoning, weed abatement, vehicle abatement, substandard housing, land use, public health and safety, and other compliance violations; performs special event safety inspections as required.
• Explains and answers inquiries on code violations and enforcement issues; provides advice, assistance and information within scope of authority.
• Receives and responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to environmental control, signing, building occupancy, hazards, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning, dumping, polluting, and other nuisances and code related matters.
• Conducts investigations and analysis based on preliminary information; compares facts to code requirements; contacts individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolving compliance issues; documents findings, and issues warnings and correction notices.
• Following established procedures, issues letters of violation and citations to people in clear violation of City codes and state regulations; documents each citation presented to owners and agents.
• Conducts follow-up inspections and verifies compliance.
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence, including notices of violations and follow up letters; attends various meetings and training seminars; responds to emergency situations as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent GED

AND

One (1) year of progressively responsible public contact experience preferably in the area of enforcement of codes, public laws or guidelines involving investigative or inspection skills.

Licenses, Certificates and Special Requirements

Required Licenses or Certifications

Must possess a valid California driver's license and safe driving record.

Certified training in California Penal Code, Section 832 (PC-832) Laws of Arrest, is required within six (6) months of hire.