Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

This position serves as a lead to staff in the Commercial Enforcement Unit and work evenings and weekends as assigned and responds to citizen questions and complaints and is responsible for performing field investigations to determine compliance with codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations for quality-of-life issues.

Essential duties include researching property information by reviewing plans, accessing databases, performing data entry of zoning and other property information, understanding current laws relating to codes and compliance, performing independent field investigations (Level II only), issuing notices and citations, completing reports detailing findings, assisting supervisor in completing administrative reports and trains new employees (Level II only), and other duties of a similar nature.

Public speaking duties include preparing and presenting cases to the Environmental Division of Recorders Court.

Other job requirements include this job being a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing, and this job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Minimum qualifications vary by level:

Code Enforcement Officer I - Grade B23(2)

• Associate degree AND
• One year of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience
• Valid driver's license
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment

Code Enforcement Officer II - Grade B25(2)

• Associate degree AND
• Two years of code enforcement experience
• Valid driver's license
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment

Code Enforcement Officer III - Grade C41(2)

• Associate degree AND
• Three years of code enforcement, inspections, or customer service experience
• Valid driver's license
• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certification within one year of employment
• Security and Awareness Certification within six months of employment.

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing. Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The incumbent works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work is performed in an office (10%) and driving (90%) exposing the employee to much noise, dirt, dust, machinery, and its moving parts, as well as inclement weather. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment and devices when needed.

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