Program Compliance Officer

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fresno seeks a Program Compliance Officer to inspect and enforce city codes related to illegal dumping and public nuisance. You will respond to questions, educate the public, and coordinate with other departments to resolve violations.

The role involves conducting field inspections, preparing records, and assisting during hearings. A valid California driver’s license and passing a DOJ fingerprint process are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time paid experience working with the public in the enforcement of laws, codes, rules and procedures with investigative/inspection duties.
• Completion of 30 semester units from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce City regulations relating to illegal dumping and property maintenance.
• Interact with the public and other departments to educate and explain City regulations.
• Initiate investigations and abatement actions to address violations and ensure compliance.
• Prepare reports and maintain investigative records of enforcement activities.

Skills

Public enforcement experience

Education

30 semester units

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Program Compliance Officers perform field inspections to investigate, identify and enforce City codes, ordinance, and abatement regulations relating to illegal dumping and public nuisance and processes and resolves complaints and violations and prepares reports.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with the public and other departments in administering, educating, and
• communicating City regulations on illegal dumping; responds to questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff, outside agencies, and provides information as appropriate.
• Initiates investigations and procedures to abate violations of illegal dumping or property maintenance codes, and ordinances regulating illegal dumping, trash and/or green waste.
• Initiates procedures to obtain compliance and meets with property owners to develop a plan to resolve violations.
• May issue notices of violation or administrative citations for noncompliance; may testify or attend administrative hearings and court regarding violations and compliance actions.
• Performs interdepartmental liaison work and may coordinate problem resolution activities involving several departments; may work closely with other City departments in the investigation, resolution, and enforcement of code and requirement provisions.
• Patrols and conducts field inspections and re-inspects properties to ensure continued compliance; may photograph violations and gather evidence for proceedings; posts notices relating to required abatements and cites violators.
• Prepares and maintains investigative records and reports related to enforcement activities; may compose and type correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents; enters and retrieves information from automated records systems; operates communications equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Full job description available to be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Program-Compliance-Officer.pdf

The current vacancy exists in the City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience working with the public in the enforcement and application of laws, codes, rules, and procedures which involved investigative or inspection duties.

AND

Completion of thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college or university.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for college units with fifteen (15) semester units equaling one (1) year of experience.

If qualifying using education, applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job related written examination may be administered to test a candidate's knowledge of inspection and investigation methods, legal terminology, written communication skills, reading comprehension, following directions, reading an assessor's map, interpersonal relation skills, judgment and independent decision making, and dealing with the public.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026.

The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Exam and to qualify for the eligible list.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE REGULATIONS

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.