Code Enforcement Officer III

Office of Public Response; Madera (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Public Response seeks a Code Enforcement Officer III to perform the most complex inspections and enforce building codes across residential and commercial properties.

The role requires handling difficult inquiries, coordinating abatements, preparing reports, and advising on ordinances. Applicants should have multiple certifications and a strong background in mediation and administrative law.

Qualifications

• 3+ years full-time experience as a Code Enforcement Officer II or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class C California driver’s license or ability to obtain
• Completion of PC 832 Laws of Arrest course
• Certified Basic and Advanced Code Enforcement Certificates or equivalent
• Completion of coursework in mediation/arbitration/administrative law

Responsibilities

• Patrols and inspects parcels and structures to ensure compliance with ordinances and laws.
• Photographs violations and gathers evidence for court proceedings.
• Maintains records and reports related to enforcement activities.
• Responds to complex questions from the public and other agencies.
• Provides reports and presentations on enforcement issues for city and regulatory bodies.
• Monitors trends in abatement and code enforcement and recommends policy changes.

Skills

Code enforcement

Property inspections

Records management

Public inquiries

Education

High school diploma

PC 832 Laws of Arrest course

Code Enforcement Certificates (Sacramento Training Center)

Mediation/arbitration/administrative law coursework

Job description

$60,239.01 - $76,865.84 Annually

Overview

The Code Enforcement Officer III is the advanced journey level class in the Code Enforcement Officer series and is responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents are skilled in making complex inspections and enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of building and related codes. Under general supervision performs the most complex assignments in the inspection of residential dwellings and commercial buildings to identify violations and to cite and enforce provisions of the City Municipal Code and California Health and Safety Code; recommends improvements in neighborhoods with regard to unsafe and substandard buildings; performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions

• Patrols and conducts field inspections of parcels of land, structures, vehicles and stored materials to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances and state laws; investigates citizen complaints and takes appropriate action; obtains statements from complainants; re-inspects properties to ensure continued compliance.
• Photographs violations; gathers evidence for court proceedings; posts notices relating to required abatements; cites vehicles and coordinates the removal of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles; maintains reports on vehicle towing activities.
• Maintains records and reports related to enforcement activities; composes and types correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents; enters and retrieves information from automated records systems; operates communications equipment.
• Responds to the most complex and difficult questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff and other agencies; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints; cooperates with neighborhood improvement groups and organizations interested in neighborhood beautification, improvement and clean up.
• Provides technical and professional advice; prepares and coordinates reports and presentations on current code enforcement and abatement issues for City Council, community groups and regulatory agencies; prepares new ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances
  Schedules inspections occasionally in pre-determined residential and/or commercial areas; responds to emergencies involving expedited code enforcement activities.
• Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the field of abatement and code enforcement, including legislation, court rulings and professional practices and techniques; evaluates their impact and recommends policy and procedural modifications accordingly.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a minimum of 3 years full time work experience as a Code Enforcement Officer II with the City of Madera or an equivalent government agency
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to immediately obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license
• Completion of PC 832 Laws of Arrest course
• Certified Basic and Advanced Code Enforcement Certificates from the Sacramento Training Center or equivalent professional certification
• Completion of some coursework in mediation, arbitration and administrative law