Code Enforcement Officer II

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

Job summary

Office of Public Response in California seeks a field-code enforcement specialist to inspect businesses, residences, and properties for compliance with municipal codes and health and safety regulations. You will issue notices, prepare citations, and coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities include explaining violations, preparing reports and chronologies, testifying at hearings, and maintaining inspection records while delivering professional customer service.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing code enforcement or similar public contact work.
• Training equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• College courses in Urban Planning, Architecture, Building Inspection, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect various properties for repair, occupancy, sanitation, and hazards in compliance with codes.
• Issue notices of violations, citations, and corrective-action requirements.
• Prepare reports, chronologies, and non-compliance cases for referral to City Attorney.
• Testify at hearings and court proceedings when required.
• Maintain inspection files, records, and logs and provide information to property owners and the public.

Skills

Code enforcement

Public contact experience

Education

High school diploma / twelfth grade

Urban Planning courses

Architecture courses

Building Inspection courses

Criminal Justice courses

Public Administration courses

Job description

Job Description

To perform field and office work, and investigations and inspections in the enforcement of ordinances, codes, and related regulations pertaining to building, zoning, noise, signs, abandoned vehicle abatement, mobile home parks, health, safety and other public nuisances; to issue notices of violations, citations, and other correspondence specifying necessary corrective actions and compliance dates; to prepare court and hearing transmittals; and to perform related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: inspect businesses, boarding homes, hotels, motels, private residences, apartment houses, vacant lots, abandoned vehicles, mobile homes, mobile home parks, and other rental units for repair, maintenance, occupancy, sanitation, structural hazards, and other conditions in compliance with the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Housing Code, and the California Health and Safety Code; ensure the municipal provisions governing existing signage, prohibited signs, portable signs, temporary signs, and other specific sign types are followed; coordinate removal of abandoned or junked vehicles with the Police Department; ensure compliance with business license ordinances; determine if code violations exist; explain violation and corrective measures required, and encourage voluntary compliance; review plans to verify compliance; prepare individualized and standardized notices of violations, citations, memos, letters, and reports on code enforcement matters; prepare non-compliance cases for referral to City Attorney as necessary; may testify at hearings and court proceedings; serve as advocate for the City during hearing proceedings; deal with irate customers in an effective manner; maintain inspection files, records, and logs; write reports and chronologies; provide information to property owners, tenants, and the general public through individual contact in the field, over the counter, E-mail, and by telephone; conduct field investigations and observe conditions to verify facts indicating violations; research, compile and present evidence necessary to enforce applicable codes and regulations; coordinate with other City departments in the enforcement of zoning regulations; respond to customer complaints; operate City vehicles skillfully and safely; observe safe work methods and use safety equipment; keep work related records using a desktop and/or handheld computer; assist in the instruction and training of less experienced staff; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be two years of experience performing code enforcement or similar public contact work and training equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. College courses in Urban Planning, Architecture, Building Inspection, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field are desirable.

Required License or Certificate

A valid California driver's license; PC832 Certificate must be obtained within 12 months of employment; CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) certification when assigned to vehicle abatement.

Background Check

Must pass criminal background check.