CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I - ASSIGNMENT IS WEEKENDS/EVENINGS HOURS

Are you ready to make a difference in the community you serve?

The City of Jurupa Valley is looking for a Code Enforcement Officer I who is ready to get out in the community and help make Jurupa Valley a safe, clean, and welcoming place to live, work, and do business. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, conducting field inspections, and helping achieve compliance, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. This position requires a flexible work schedule, including availability to work rotating shifts, evenings, nights, and weekends. The position follows a 9/80 work schedule, with regular hours Wednesday through Sunday, including evenings and weekends. Hours are subject to change based on operational needs. Bilingual skills are highly desirable as you serve our diverse community.

This recruitment may close without notice after the first 100 qualified applications have been received and reviewed. Apply early and submit all required application materials, including the supplemental questionnaire, for consideration.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Under direct to general supervision, performs a variety of field code enforcement activities; inspects 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; and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Code Enforcement Officer I: This is the entry level and training class in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents are responsible for performing routine field inspections of public and private property to ensure compliance with City municipal and building code provisions. Because this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have limited or no directly related work experience. An employee in this class is expected to read and interpret municipal codes and have a working knowledge building construction. This class is distinguished from the Code Enforcement Officer II by the performance of the less complex inspections assigned to positions within the series.

Flex Staffing: Positions in the Code Enforcement Officer Series are flexibly staffed and positions are normally filled by advancement within the series, upon fully performing the duties and responsibilities, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities, and meeting the requirements for the higher class, as determined by management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direct supervision (Code Enforcement Officer I) or general supervision (Code Enforcement Officer II) from the Code Enforcement Supervisor and/or higher level management. Receives lead direction from the Senior Code Enforcement Officer.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Performs the full array of inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties and transient businesses.
2. Determines existence and type of code violation; compiles, analyzes, and evaluates findings of investigations and inspections; researches property ownership.
3. Coordinates with property owners or their representatives and other regulatory agencies to take corrective action; performs follow-up inspections and investigation as required.
4. Ensures compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations; issues citations for noncompliance.
5. 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.
6. Issues stop work orders and refers them to the proper department if necessary.
7. 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.
8. Advises property owners on the requirements for compliance.
9. Explains processes and procedures for obtaining compliance or appropriate permits, including re-inspection on applicable permits and notices until compliance is attained.
10. Maintains clear, concise and comprehensive records and reports related to enforcement activities.
11. Maintains daily log of contacts or inspections for code enforcement cases; enters and retrieves information from records systems.
12. Photographs violations.
13. Gathers evidence and prepares cases for court proceedings.
14. Produces photographs and records of violations for evidence.
15. Files criminal complaints in court, when necessary, with supervisor's approval.
16. Responds to questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff, and other agencies.
17. Provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints; cooperates with other agencies.
18. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
19. May represent the City in court regarding noncompliance if required.
20. May be exposed to confidential and privileged information during the course of duties, which should be maintained as such.
21. May assist in the development of work procedures.
22. Transports assigned vehicle for scheduled service and maintenance.
23. Orders supplies, and picks up supplies from vendors.
24. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
• Modern principles, practices, and methods used in a municipal code enforcement program.
• Laws, ordinances, and codes regulating housing and building, business license, fire, and health.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments.
• Methods and techniques used in enforcement and investigation.
• Law enforcement procedures and administrative techniques.
• Rules of evidence and court procedures.
• Basic principles of mathematics.
• Methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to residential, commercial and industrial code inspection.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to residential, commercial and industrial code inspection.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service.
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.

Ability to:
• Perform entry/journey level code enforcement activities and identify detect deviations from codes and regulations.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Inspect and analyze a variety of buildings and properties and identify code violations.
• Appropriately apply codes and regulations to varying situations.
• 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.
• Effectively deal with angry and non-cooperative people.
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
• Maintain complex records and files.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Make arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience – Code Enforcement Officer I:
A minimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in building construction and inspection, or compliance/enforcement related experience.

Training:
High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent, supplemented by college level courses or trade school in building, construction, criminal justice, or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Code Enforcement Officer I:

• Possession of a State of California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid PC 832 Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Statewide California Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO) Certified Code Officer Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Certification within one (1) year of employment.
• Successful completion of Identification of Substandard Residences course by CACEO within one (1) year of employment.

Special Requirements:
Incumbents in this class are subject to emergency callback and extended shifts. Bi-lingual ability is highly desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics and physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Conditions:
Employees primarily work in the field and may be exposed to hot and cold temperatures, inclement weather conditions, loud noise levels, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb ladders, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, and often work with constant interruptions. Employees frequently deal with irate members of the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures and City codes.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various locations in the field; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and when making inspections; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification regularly sit, stand, walk on level and slippery surfaces, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend stoop, squat, crouch, grasp, crawl, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily activities. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; use math/mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions, and interact with City management, staff, developers, contractors, homeowners, members of the public, representatives of private agencies and others encountered in the course of work.

CAREER PROGRESSION
FROM: Code Enforcement Officer I
TO: Code Enforcement Officer II
TO: Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure that an applicant will be invited to the next phase of the examination process which may include a written exercise and/or multiple interviews. The City reserves the right to invite only the most closely qualified applicants to participate and move forward in the recruitment process for this position. Successful candidates may be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation which includes reference check, live scan fingerprinting, and pre-employment examination. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required original documentation.

Resumes and Letters of Interest are encouraged and may be sent as attachments but cannot substitute the City Application. Submit your online application at www.jurupavalley.org. EOE / ADA

Applications must be received by the City of Jurupa Valley Division of Human Resources before 5:00 p.m. on the closing date stated on the job announcement. Emailed or facsimiled applications will not be accepted. Applications that are received after the closing date and time, regardless of online postmark date, will not be considered. Incomplete or illegible application packets may result in disqualification. If the position is open until filled, apply immediately for optimal consideration as the recruitment may close without notice. A separate application must be submitted for each position of interest.
If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Human Resources at: 951-332-6464 ext. 251.