Code Enforcement Officer III

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department is seeking Code Enforcement Officers III to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork. The selected candidate will serve as a lead worker while performing a wide range of complex code enforcement work, including housing, land use, public nuisances, vehicle, and fire hazard ordinance enforcement.

Position involves field and office investigations, neighbor outreach, and maintaining records and evidence for

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in a public sector agency, including issuing citations and investigating and interpreting code/ordinance violation.
• Experience Substitution: One (1) year of experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing policies and regulations for a public sector agency may substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of Code Enforcement Officer experience.
• Certification: Must possess and maintain PC832 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker performing a wide range of complex code enforcement work in field and office settings.
• Conduct investigations, property surveys, and engage with owners regarding compliance with permits and codes.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and testify in civil and criminal proceedings.

Skills

Code enforcement

Investigation

Public speaking

Job description

San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department is looking for Code Enforcement Officers III ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork. The Department is seeking a knowledgeable professional who will serve as a lead worker while performing a wide range of complex code enforcement work. Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for field and office work relating to housing, land use, public nuisance, vehicle, and fire hazard ordinance enforcement. This position works in the field to conduct investigations and property surveys, and to speak with property owners regarding compliance with permits and codes. Code Enforcement Officers also respond to public concerns, maintain records, reports and other evidence, and testify in civil and criminal proceedings.

Positions may be assigned to a 4/10 schedule depending on business needs.

List will be used to fill current vacancies throughout the County and new vacancies as they arise.

Positions typically report to San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Joshua Tree locations and are required to travel throughout their assigned region and throughout the County as needed. Applicants willing to work in Joshua Tree are encouraged to apply and should indicate their availability on the application.

For more information, refer to the Code Enforcement Officer III job description.

ABOUT THEDEPARTMENT

Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement administers programs designed to protect the public's safety, welfare, and property value through enforcement of San Bernardino County ordinances and State/Federal laws relating to land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement within the unincorporated areas of the county.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understand (MOU).

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO).

CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Travel: Travel throughout San Bernardino County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Work Schedule: Employees are subject to evening, weekend, holiday, and call-back work.

Physical: Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Certification: Must possess and maintain PC832 certification.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Candidates must meet one (1) of the Certification Requirements AND the Experience Requirement to qualify.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT OPTIONS

• PC 832 and Basic Certification issued by California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) or equivalent.
• PC 832 and International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification or other Code Enforcement related ICC certification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• Three (3) years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in a public sector agency, including issuing citations and investigating and interpreting code/ordinance violation.
• Experience Substitution: One (1) year of experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing policies and regulations for a public sector agency may substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of Code Enforcement Officer experience.

Examination Procedure

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.