Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Placerville

Code Enforcement Officer

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The County of El Dorado, Department of Planning & Building is split into providing multiple services, Building and Planning Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, and Stormwater.

The purpose of Code Enforcement is to protect the health and safety of El Dorado County residents by enforcing minimum standards for property maintenance as well as procedures for abatement of public nuisances.

The opportunity: As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will enforce state and local zoning and building codes through research, investigation, inspection, and follow-up activities, including issuing administrative citations and hearing or court appearances; communicates with the public regarding code compliance and enforcement; and performs related duties as assigned. The Placerville based Code Enforcement Officer's functional area is building and land use ordinance violation enforcement within the West Slope of the County.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude. They are committed to the safety of the community, strive to be empathetic, and are firm but fair in their approach. The ideal candidate possesses effective communication techniques for interacting with the public, outside agencies, and coworkers. Familiarity with issues related to state and local zoning and building codes and their impacts on surrounding communities is important. The candidate should be comfortable with dispute mitigation, working independently possibly during nighttime hours, community meetings, and interacting with local elected officials.

The Code Enforcement Officer's functional area is building and land use ordinance violation enforcement within the West Slope region. This vacancy may be required to work various shifts, including early mornings and evenings to accommodate projects and/or respond to emergencies.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

For Code Enforcement Officer I: Successful completion of the equivalent of 30 semester units from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field. OR One (1) year of experience performing sensitive and technical investigation and enforcement of regulatory codes, laws and regulations such as zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, law enforcement, code enforcement of related activities.

For Code Enforcement Officer II: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field. OR Two (2) years of code inspection and enforcement experience or building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Code Enforcement Officer I or Building Inspector I.

Licenses and Certifications: Code Enforcement Officer I: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained. Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Code Enforcement Officer II: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California or Nevada Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a valid I.C.C. Building Inspector certificate is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained. Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at Jenny.Thomas@edcgov.us.

Code Enforcement Officer

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The County of El Dorado, Department of Planning & Building is split into providing multiple services, Building and Planning Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, and Stormwater.

The purpose of Code Enforcement is to protect the health and safety of El Dorado County residents by enforcing minimum standards for property maintenance as well as procedures for abatement of public nuisances.

The opportunity: As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will enforce state and local zoning and building codes through research, investigation, inspection, and follow-up activities, including issuing administrative citations and hearing or court appearances; communicates with the public regarding code compliance and enforcement; and performs related duties as assigned. The Placerville based Code Enforcement Officer's functional area is building and land use ordinance violation enforcement within the West Slope of the County.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude. They are committed to the safety of the community, strive to be empathetic, and are firm but fair in their approach. The ideal candidate possesses effective communication techniques for interacting with the public, outside agencies, and coworkers. Familiarity with issues related to state and local zoning and building codes and their impacts on surrounding communities is important. The candidate should be comfortable with dispute mitigation, working independently possibly during nighttime hours, community meetings, and interacting with local elected officials.

The Code Enforcement Officer's functional area is building and land use ordinance violation enforcement within the West Slope region. This vacancy may be required to work various shifts, including early mornings and evenings to accommodate projects and/or respond to emergencies.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

For Code Enforcement Officer I: Successful completion of the equivalent of 30 semester units from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field. OR One (1) year of experience performing sensitive and technical investigation and enforcement of regulatory codes, laws and regulations such as zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, law enforcement, code enforcement of related activities.

For Code Enforcement Officer II: Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field. OR Two (2) years of code inspection and enforcement experience or building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Code Enforcement Officer I or Building Inspector I.

Licenses and Certifications: Code Enforcement Officer I: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained. Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Code Enforcement Officer II: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California or Nevada Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a valid I.C.C. Building Inspector certificate is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained. Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at Jenny.Thomas@edcgov.us.

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