Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Extra-Help Code Enforcement Office I/II

Merced County; California, Los Angeles (MO, CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a qualified Code Enforcement professional to enforce land use ordinances and zoning regulations. The role requires handling complaints, conducting inspections, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure compliance.

The position emphasizes field investigations, legal procedures, and public interaction, with special attention to safety and accurate reporting. A valid California driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in enforcement of administrative rules and regulations involving field investigations and public contact.
• Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences, law enforcement, public administration, or related field.
• Possess a valid California driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints and investigations concerning land use, illegal operations, and zoning compliance.
• Conducts follow-up inspections on conditional approvals for land use permits.
• Makes recommendations for extensions and revocations of conditional and land use permits.
• May issue notices of violations and citations and appear before the Planning Commission.
• Advises the public on procedures for compliance with zoning and land use regulations.
• Maintains a complaint ledger, files, and other records of investigations.
• Works cooperatively with other departments on enforcement problems and investigations.
• Studies and keeps abreast of applicable ordinances for departmental objectives, studies and projects.

Skills

Investigations

Enforcement

Public contact

Written reports

Education

60 semester units

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $28.30 - $31.21per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Investigates complaints and investigations concerning land use, illegal operations, and zoning compliance based on suspected or obvious violations.
• Conducts follow-up inspections on conditional of approval for land use permits.
• Makes recommendations for extensions and revocations of conditional and land use permits.
• May issue notices of violations and citations and appear before the Planning Commission.
• Advises the public on procedures for compliance with zoning and land use regulations.
• Maintains a complaint ledger, files, and other records of investigations.
• Works cooperatively with other departments on common enforcement problems and investigations.
• Studies and keeps abreast of applicable ordinances for departmental objectives, studies and projects.

Level I
Experience:

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in enforcement of administrative rules and regulations involving field investigations, responsibility to take legal enforcement action and substantial public contact in Government, i.e., City, County, State, Federal or any other allied field.

Education:

Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences, law enforcement, public administration, or related field.

Level II

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience comparable to a Code Enforcement Officer I in Merced County.

Education:

Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences, law enforcement, public administration or related field.

Both Levels:

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the social or behavioral sciences, law enforcement, public administration, or related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Special Requirement:

Must possess a valid Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure Certification or equivalent within 12 months of employment.

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Conduct investigations in the field, on uneven ground and in a variety of weather conditions.
• Respond appropriately in adverse situations during investigations.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Inspection methods and techniques.
• Zoning ordinances and departmental enforcement policies.
• Symbols and terms used on blueprints and maps.
• Public relations approach in gaining compliance.
• Laws, ordinances, and regulations governing planning in California.

Ability to:

• Interpret laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations.
• Read maps, blueprints, and legal property descriptions.
• Observe and record findings during investigations.
• Prepare concise written reports.
• Be firm, consistent and respectful in an enforcement situation.
• Establish and maintain effective relationship with those contacted during the course of work.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Create correspondence and spreadsheets with minimal supervision.

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