Code Enforcement Officer I/II

Summary

Code Enforcement Officer I And II Positions

The Code Enforcement Officer I and II positions perform technical office and field work in the enforcement of state and municipal laws, which include, but are not limited to, zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation codes, ordinances, and regulations. This position may be required to work a weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) schedule.

The Code Enforcement Officer I position is an entry-level position for applicants who have limited or no directly related code enforcement experience. This level is typically used as a training classification where employees work under close supervision, learning code enforcement codes, policies, procedures, and functions.

The Code Enforcement Officer II position is responsible for performing the full range of code enforcement inspections relating to state and municipal codes, including, but not limited to, zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation. Employees at this level are expected to have a strong understanding of the Santa Clarita Municipal Codes, policies, and procedures, allowing them to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment in the field. In addition, this position may be expected to work as lead officer and provide expertise in a specific project or program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to questions and concerns from the public, City employees, and other agencies regarding code enforcement policies; interprets, applies, and explains applicable state and municipal codes, including, but not limited to, zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Investigaes complaints of potential zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation issues; performs field inspections; gathers evidence; identifies violations of applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations
• Contacts responsible property owners by phone, letter, and in-person informing them of violations; advises property owners of the requirements for compliance; performs follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Maintains clear, concise, and comprehensive notes and records related to code enforcement cases and inspections; enters and retrieves information from database; compiles information, drafts memos, and prepares staff reports on a variety of code enforcement issues
• Prepares, presents, and testifies code violation cases before a public hearing officer and/or during court proceedings
• Performs abatement functions, including the removal of trash, debris, signs, and large items in the public rights-of-way
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Description

Code Enforcement Officer I And II Positions

The Code Enforcement Officer I and II positions perform technical office and field work in the enforcement of state and municipal laws, which include, but are not limited to, zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation codes, ordinances, and regulations. This position may be required to work a weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) schedule.

The Code Enforcement Officer I position is an entry-level position for applicants who have limited or no directly related code enforcement experience. This level is typically used as a training classification where employees work under close supervision, learning code enforcement codes, policies, procedures, and functions.

The Code Enforcement Officer II position is responsible for performing the full range of code enforcement inspections relating to state and municipal codes, including, but not limited to, zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation. Employees at this level are expected to have a strong understanding of the Santa Clarita Municipal Codes, policies, and procedures, allowing them to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment in the field. In addition, this position may be expected to work as lead officer and provide expertise in a specific project or program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to questions and concerns from the public, City employees, and other agencies regarding code enforcement policies; interprets, applies, and explains applicable state and municipal codes, including, but not limited to, zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Investigaes complaints of potential zoning, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation issues; performs field inspections; gathers evidence; identifies violations of applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations
• Contacts responsible property owners by phone, letter, and in-person informing them of violations; advises property owners of the requirements for compliance; performs follow-up inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Maintains clear, concise, and comprehensive notes and records related to code enforcement cases and inspections; enters and retrieves information from database; compiles information, drafts memos, and prepares staff reports on a variety of code enforcement issues
• Prepares, presents, and testifies code violation cases before a public hearing officer and/or during court proceedings
• Performs abatement functions, including the removal of trash, debris, signs, and large items in the public rights-of-way
• Performs other duties as assigned