Assistant Code Enforcement Officer

Summary

Code Enforcement Officer

To investigate and enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations related to inoperative, abandoned, and hazardous vehicles.

Essential duties and responsibilities include patrolling an assigned area; identifying vehicles in violation of zoning and parking codes; issuing citations. Responding to complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities. Abate abandoned, inoperative, and hazardous vehicles by issuing citations, notifying property and vehicle owners, and overseeing the vehicle removal. Reporting traffic accidents and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work. Ascertain vehicle registration information. Providing information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, and points of interest. Directing traffic during abatement process and in emergency situations. Assisting in case preparation by taking photographs, developing case files, contacting Department of Motor Vehicle, and conducting reinspection. Operating a two-way radio and maintaining close communications with dispatching personnel. Completing all necessary forms and reports. Appearing for administrative hearings or court trials. May perform initial inspections to verify City code violations. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of City street and address system. Basic skills in public contact. Basic law enforcement concepts. Ability to learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws, and regulations. Learn technical aspects of the job, and understand subjects covered in self defense courses, training in search and seizure, and traffic safety as it relates to enforcement and control. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other enforcement personnel. Maintain routine records, case files, and logs. Perform assigned duties with significant independence. Obtain special police officer status during the time covered by the probationary period, and maintain such status throughout employment in the classification. Learn, understand, and utilize computer hardware/software in daily activities.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions, preferably in a code compliance environment. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individual cases that do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Job Description

Code Enforcement Officer

To investigate and enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations related to inoperative, abandoned, and hazardous vehicles.

Essential duties and responsibilities include patrolling an assigned area; identifying vehicles in violation of zoning and parking codes; issuing citations. Responding to complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities. Abate abandoned, inoperative, and hazardous vehicles by issuing citations, notifying property and vehicle owners, and overseeing the vehicle removal. Reporting traffic accidents and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work. Ascertain vehicle registration information. Providing information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, and points of interest. Directing traffic during abatement process and in emergency situations. Assisting in case preparation by taking photographs, developing case files, contacting Department of Motor Vehicle, and conducting reinspection. Operating a two-way radio and maintaining close communications with dispatching personnel. Completing all necessary forms and reports. Appearing for administrative hearings or court trials. May perform initial inspections to verify City code violations. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of City street and address system. Basic skills in public contact. Basic law enforcement concepts. Ability to learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws, and regulations. Learn technical aspects of the job, and understand subjects covered in self defense courses, training in search and seizure, and traffic safety as it relates to enforcement and control. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other enforcement personnel. Maintain routine records, case files, and logs. Perform assigned duties with significant independence. Obtain special police officer status during the time covered by the probationary period, and maintain such status throughout employment in the classification. Learn, understand, and utilize computer hardware/software in daily activities.

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: One year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions, preferably in a code compliance environment. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individual cases that do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.