Senior Code Enforcement Officer

City of Indio; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indio is seeking a Senior Code Enforcement Officer to lead inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, ensuring compliance with codes and ordinances. The role requires independent judgment, training abilities, and effective communication with property owners and other agencies.

This full-time position offers opportunities to advance public safety and community standards within the city. A valid driver’s license and PC 832 certification within one year are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Experience: Two years of experience equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer II with the City of Indio.
• License/Certificate: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license; Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a PC 832 within one year is required.

Responsibilities

• Leads, plans, and participates in inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to determine code violations and coordinates corrective actions.
• Trains assigned employees in code enforcement methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Verifies work of staff for accuracy and safety; prepares reports and keeps records of enforcement activities.
• Interprets and enforces applicable codes and regulations; explains processes to the public and other agencies.
• Maintains positive working relationships with community representatives and the public.

Job description

The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule: may work days, nights, weekends, holidays, and employee may need to work a flex shift or a cover shift.

DISCLAIMER: The City reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make all reasonable accommodations for the disabled to participate in employment programs and facilities. Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.

The finalist must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.

• Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
• Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
• Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
• A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
• Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
• Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
• Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
• Conviction of a felony crime.
• Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
• Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
• Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.

The following may result in disqualification:

• Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
• Prior nitrous oxide use.
• Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
• Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
• A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
• More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.

DEFINITION:

Under general supervision, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties and transient businesses to determine compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to maintenance of properties and structures and business licensing; initiates enforcement action and issues citations and notices; performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

The Senior Code Enforcement Officer is the advanced/lead journey level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the more complex inspection and code enforcement responsibilities involving codes and regulations in a broad range of areas, including zoning, building, housing, parking citations, vehicle abatement, health, and safety. The work requires independence and discretion in working with the public and in conducting field inspections, and involves a proactive implementation of applicable codes and regulations. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and may act in a lead supervisory capacity, including assisting in employee evaluations. This class is distinguished from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Supervisor in that the latter performs a full range of supervisory code enforcement duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(include but are not limited to the following)

• Leads, plans, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and transient businesses inspections; determines existence and type of code violation; compiles, analyzes, and evaluates findings of investigations and inspections; researches property ownership; coordinates with property owners or their representatives and other regulatory agencies to take corrective action; performs follow-up inspections and investigation as required; ensures compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations; issues citations for noncompliance; issues stop work orders and refer them to the proper department if necessary.
• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including code enforcement methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Assists with developing operating procedures; assists in the selection process of new code enforcement staff as necessary.
• Reviews citation dismissals, time extensions, and administrative appeals.
• Interprets, applies, and explains applicable municipal codes, zoning ordinances, building codes, vehicle codes, state housing, health and safety codes, and other related laws, codes, and regulations to the public, departmental staff, and other agencies; advises property owners on the requirements for compliance; explains processes and procedures for obtaining compliance or appropriate permits, including reinspection on applicable permits and notices until compliance in attained.
• Maintains clear, concise, and comprehensive records and reports related to enforcement activities; maintains daily log of contacts or inspections for code enforcement cases; enters and retrieves information from records systems.
• Photographs violations; gathers evidence and prepares cases for court proceedings; produces photographs and records of violations for evidence; files criminal complaints in court when necessary with supervisor's approval.
• Monitors the City for illegal signs, trash, debris, graffiti, and shopping carts and arranges for their removal; monitors lots for weed abatement and arranges for cleanup.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff, and other agencies; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints; updates and develops essential forms for the public; cooperates with other agencies.
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence, including notices of violations and follow-up letters; attends various meetings and training seminars; responds to emergency situations as required.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

OTHER DUTIES:

• May represent the City in court regarding noncompliance if required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Code Enforcement Supervisor and may exercise functional and technical supervision over Code Enforcement Officer I/II and other personnel, including assisting in employee evaluations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:
Two years of experience equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer II with the City of Indio.

License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a PC 832 within one year is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

(The following are a representative sample of the KSA's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a code enforcement program; principles of lead supervision and training; principles, practices, and methods used in the enforcement of a variety of codes, laws, regulations, permits, and ordinances, including housing and building codes, business license codes, fire codes, and health laws; methods and techniques used in enforcement and investigation; law enforcement procedures and administrative techniques; rules of evidence and court procedures; principles of mathematics; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skill to:

Operate modern office equipment including computers and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.

Ability to:

Lead, organize, and review the work of staff; independently perform the most difficult code enforcement activities; interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures; inspect and analyze a variety of buildings and properties and identify code violations; appropriately apply codes and regulations to varying situations; effectively deal with angry and noncooperative people; keep up with constantly changing laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; learn more complex principles, practices, techniques, and regulations pertaining to assigned duties; facilitate appropriate corrective action from property owners regarding violations; perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately; implement, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; analyze a complex issue and develop and implement an appropriate response; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.