Vehicle Abatement Officer

Under general direction, to performs investigations and enforce vehicle abatement laws and regulations; and to do related work as required.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)   
 
Plans, organizes, and carries out investigations for the enforcement of Vehicle Abatement codes, laws, and regulations; receives public complaints, completes code violation report forms and takes appropriate follow-up action; determines the nature and extent of code violations and works with vehicle to resolve problems and obtain compliance; conducts investigations to confirm or deny violations; assists with operation the County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program; responds to requests for abandoned or inoperable vehicle actions and makes investigations of abandoned and/or inoperable vehicles; analyzes information and takes appropriate action to resolve problems; verifies vehicle ownership, making proper notifications and arranging for towing and  removal of vehicles; prepares correspondence related to investigations and compliance; performs follow-up inspections to ensure that compliance has been achieved; prepares written reports to be reviewed by appropriate County management and legal staff for civil or criminal charges; issues citations to violators; prepares affidavit and inspection warrants; provides support for legal staff during formal procedures; may testify in Court; prepares a variety of reports and records; operates office equipment and computers; coordinates investigations with other County departments.
Knowledge of:
Vehicle abatement laws, rules, and regulations.  Legal terminology, forms, and procedures.  Investigation techniques and procedures.  Principles of identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
 
Ability to:
Conduct investigations and enforcement actions for Vehicle Abatement laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Analyze a variety of information and determine appropriate resolutions to problems and/or enforcement actions.
Analyze and interpret laws and regulations related to Vehicle Abatement.  Gather, organize, analyze, and present a variety of data and information.  Prepare and present evidence in court.  Prepare, clear, concise and accurate records and reports.  Effectively represent the County Vehicle Abatement Program and enforcement functions with the courts, the public, and other government agencies.  Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Training and Experience: 
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Two years of experience in investigations and code enforcement work.
 
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; ability to walk in uneven and slippery terrain; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.
 
 
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office, courtroom, and outdoor environments; some exposure to changes in temperature and weather; some exposure to grease, oils, and unusual noise; continuous contact with staff and the public.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).