CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

City of Commerce; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Social Security retirement benefit

Deferred compensation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work schedules

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Commerce seeks an entry-level Code Enforcement Assistant to support investigation, inspection, and enforcement of municipal codes under supervision. You will handle inquiries, assist with investigations, and help ensure compliance with health, safety and zoning regulations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a California driver's license and PC-832 training within six months of hire. This is a part-time/limited-term city position with benefits described in the employee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of progressively responsible public contact experience in enforcement of codes, public laws or guidelines involving investigative or inspection skills.
• Valid California driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Certified training in California Penal Code, Section 832 (PC-832) Laws of Arrest required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforces City codes and ordinances related to nuisances, zoning, weed abatement, housing, and other compliance matters.
• Explains code violations and enforcement issues; provides guidance within authorized scope.
• Responds to complaints about potential code violations and discusses resolutions with owners/agents.
• Conducts investigations and analyzes information against code requirements; documents findings.
• Issues letters of violation and citations following established procedures; follows up on compliance.
• Prepares reports and notices; attends meetings and training; responds to emergencies as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

THE POSITION

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.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements

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.

Benefit Summary For City Of Commerce Part-Time Employees

The following information is a brief description of benefits available for part-time employees.

Health Benefits

In accordance with the Affordable Care Act (ACT), the City will provide eligible part-time employees with a minimum of two (2) health plans from which to choose. The City shall pay fifty percent (50%) of the premium of the lowest cost plan offered to eligible employees covered by the ACA.

Social Security Administration Retirement Benefit

The City participates in the federal Social Security program for part-time employees.

Deferred Compensation

The City shall match an employee’s deferred compensation contribution in an amount not to exceed 5% of the employee’s gross salary contribution per pay period.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Standard Insurance Company’s Health Advocates for all City employees and their eligible dependents and household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and includes up to six counseling sessions per issue. EAP is available by phone at [phone] and on-line at www.healthadvocate.com/standard6

Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program

Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.

Additional Benefits

• Paid holiday for Christmas Day at the rate of 6 hours of paid holiday time. In addition, part-time staff who works on New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day and the employee’s own birthday, shall be paid double time for hours actually worked in lieu of holiday pay.
• Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
• Optional insurance plans through Colonial and Aflac. These plans are available to employees at employee’s own cost