Code Enforcement Officer I Open Until Filled

Under supervision performs field investigations and on-site inspections regarding suspected code and ordinance violations; ensures compliance with various codes and ordinances; enforces established regulations county ordinances codes and laws; performs related work as required.

• Verifies compliance with permit conditions zoning building grading erosion-control codes and other applicable laws and regulations governing land use. Gathers evidence information and documentation to support action for gaining compliance; provides the public with technical information and instructions concerning allowable land uses under the various ordinances; how the existing land use may be illegal or allowable only under special permits and compliance procedures; promotes voluntary compliance through discussion and persuasion while preparing for formal prosecution in the event it becomes necessary; meets with advises educates and guides property owners business owners tenants and other parties and otherwise provides highly accurate and reliable information regarding the Countys codes and appropriate ways and means to resolve violations and to maintain properties in compliance.
• Analyzes all facts and evidence gathered to determine legality of alleged activity; identifies and interviews responsible parties; recommends possible civil/criminal penalties; determines the nature of the violation; prepares and issues citations for violations of the various codes; determines if cause exists to refer the case to other agencies for investigation; coordinates investigations with other law enforcement or regulatory agencies; executes inspection warrants when necessary; may appear as a witness in court or at appeal hearings.
• Responds to customer requests questions and complaints; investigates reports of code violations; generates code violation letters and citations as needed; documents violations; maintains case files and provides case management for assigned cases; communicates status with citizens; and testifies in court as necessary.
• Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.

• May be assigned disaster service worker responsibilities as directed.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEGE OF:

• Operations functions services and activities of a local government agency.
• Current local state and federal laws codes and regulations particularly those related to nuisance abatement; substandard housing; zoning; abandoned vehicles; and overgrown vegetation.
• Current local state and federal laws rules and regulations pertaining to the safety and protection of people property and grounds associated with the County and its surrounding areas.
• Communication negotiation and behavioral techniques that foster collaboration and effectively achieve code compliance and related program results.
• Methods of field investigation work and of research techniques.
• Principles of human behavior and behavior modification strategies and techniques for the purpose of identifying at risk people.
• Emergency communication techniques including equipment and its use.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court.
• Safe driving principles and practices.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Local geography County streets public buildings and businesses.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage grammar spelling and punctuation.
• Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change.
• Record keeping and report preparations techniques to ensure department compliance.
• Standard office practices and procedures and the operations of standard office equipment.

• Use sound judgment and make appropriate decisions in stressful situations and analyze and adapt to new situations quickly.
• Make effective oral presentations to a variety of audiences with differing levels of knowledge regarding a variety of procedures.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

• Promote good community relations and build community confidence in the assigned County department.
• Communicate tactfully respectfully and effectively with board members administrators staff and the public both orally and in writing in a manner consistent with the departments policing and customer service policies.
• Represent the County effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies community and business organizations and the public.
• Analyze situations accurately and enforce legal requirements.
• Read interpret and explain applicable codes ordinances laws regulations policies and legal requirements.
• Determine zoning code violations and recommend corrective action.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity respect and engagement.
• Recognize signs of danger to people property and grounds associated with the county and its surrounding areas.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Apply interviewing investigatory and safety techniques and practices.
• Recall names faces and details of occurrences.
• Gather assemble evaluate and analyze facts and evidence.
• Conduct research analyze data and prepare reports for items such as investigations and complaints.
• Interpret apply and explain the policies procedures laws codes and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
• Meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing requirements pursuant to federal state and local legislation.
• Exercise good judgment flexibility creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Effectively communicate with individuals for whom English is not a primary language.
• Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues situations and concerned people.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Countys vehicle insurance program.
• Successful completion of a POST-approved comprehensive background investigation is required including a review of employment history criminal conviction record psychological examination credit history use of intoxicants and/or other controlled substances.
• Applicants must pass a psychological evaluation that includes a review of explicit and implicit bias towards race or ethnicity gender nationality religion disability or sexual orientation.

The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum addition to the application the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education training and experience relative to the required knowledge skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination oral interview or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted the weight for that assessment will be 100%.