Senior Code Compliance Officer

City of Camarillo

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Salary: $7k – $11k/mo
Location: Camarillo, CA, CA, US
Type: Full-time
Department: Legal
Seniority: Senior
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTIONAL OPPORUNITY IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF CAMARILLO EMPLOYEES ONLY.

ABOUT THE CITY
Nestled in the heart of Ventura County, just minutes from California's scenic coastline, Camarillo offers a unique blend of small-town charm, a vibrant community spirit, and an exceptional quality of life as a forward-thinking and innovative local government, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding service while fostering a dynamic, empowered workforce that reflects the high standard to the community we serve. Discover more about us and our organizational culture here.

Learn more about the Code Compliance Division here.

BENEFITS

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THE POSITION

The ideal candidate for the Senior Code Compliance Officer position will be an experienced, highly professional code compliance specialist with strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The successful candidate will have at least five years of progressively responsible code compliance experience, including managerial or supervisory experience in code compliance, code enforcement, or a closely related municipal field.

The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of municipal operations, code enforcement practices, investigative procedures, case management, and public-sector processes. This individual must be capable of working independently and as a team, exercising sound judgment, and taking initiative while maintaining effective working relationships with City staff, residents, businesses, property owners, and other stakeholders.

As a senior member of the division, the successful candidate will be expected to take the lead on high-level, complex, and potentially politically sensitive code compliance cases, including addressing and resolving difficult matters at the staff level before they require the direct involvement or response of the Code Compliance Manager. This requires the ability to assess complex situations, communicate effectively with the public, anticipate concerns, identify appropriate solutions, and make fair and defensible decisions within established policies, ordinances, and procedures.

The candidate will also be expected to lead multiple projects and special assignments delegated by the Code Compliance Manager, prioritize competing responsibilities, meet deadlines, and provide leadership and guidance to staff as appropriate. Occasional overtime may be required to address operational needs, time-sensitive matters, or critical assignments.

A solution-oriented approach is essential. The ideal candidate will understand that effective code compliance involves more than identifying violations; it requires education, communication, collaboration, voluntary compliance when appropriate, and appropriate enforcement when necessary. The successful candidate should be patient, fair, helpful, respectful, professional, and able to remain composed when dealing with challenging or contentious situations.

Ultimately, the City is seeking a seasoned code compliance professional and trusted senior-level resource who can manage complex cases, provide leadership on significant assignments, exercise sound judgment, represent the City professionally, and serve as an effective extension of the Code Compliance Manager while maintaining the highest standards of fairness, integrity, and public service.

Under direction, leads, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Code Compliance Division within the Community Development Department; performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code compliance program; researches, investigates, monitors, and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, signage, land use, abandoned vehicles, public nuisances, weed abatement, and other matters of public concern; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides responsible administrative and complex technical support to the Code Manager, Director and Assistant Director, Community Development.

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Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and three (3) years of experience in a related

field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal code compliance program.

• Principles and practices of program development and administration.

• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including current land use, zoning, municipal, and applicable building codes as they apply to code compliance.

• City services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance.

• Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.

• Legal actions applicable to code compliance.

• Court procedures and evidence code.

• Federal and state search and seizure laws.

• Conflict resolution skills.

• Effective customer service and public relations practices.

• Principles and procedures of record keeping.

• Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.

• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

• Geographic features and locations within the area are described.

Ability to:

• Provide lead supervision and training to assigned staff.

• Participate in the management of a comprehensive code compliance program.

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

• Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures.

• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

• Prepare and administer budgets.

• Prepare clear and concise administrative reports.

• Maintain complex logs, records, and files.

• Research, compile, and collect data.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues.

• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.

• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.

• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.

• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.

• Manage conflict and develop effective resolutions to problems.

• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.

• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Prepare and conduct presentations to groups of varying sizes.

• Make oral presentations and testify in court.

• Represent the City in a professional manner in dealing with staff, citizens, news media, and other agencies and groups.

• Read and interpret maps, plans, and legal descriptions.

• Utilize public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field environment; to stand, stoop, reach, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift and/or carry light weights; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites and locations; may be exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Camarillo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, or other factors. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.

Disaster Services Assignments

As public employees, we play an enhanced role in the event of a disaster or other emergency in our community. You will be registered as a disaster services worker, and you will be issued a disaster services identification card. In the event of a disaster or other emergency, make sure that your family is safe and secure first, then report to your assigned emergency location. Temporary employees generally do not receive disaster services assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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