Code Enforcement Officer I

Description

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:

Code Enforcement Officer I

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The Department

The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
• Implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs to enhance the quality of life for Fremont residents and businesses

The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is July 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical examination, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov .

Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov .

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Code Enforcement Officer I Class Specification

Definition

Under supervision, performs investigative abatement work and enforcement work for State and local codes, ordinances and approval conditions related to use, maintenance and safety of land and structures; performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

This entry level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series reports to the Senior Code Enforcement Officer and is characterized by the responsibility to learn to conduct investigations related to land use, zoning, dangerous structures, health and safety, signs, weed abatement and related municipal codes and ordinances, to determine violations and to gain compliance. Incumbents' assignments, objectives and work methods are specified, politically sensitive work is referred to the supervisor, review of work is ongoing and responsibility for achieving work objectives rests with a supervisor. It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Officer II by the latter's technical expertise, responsibility to perform fully qualified journey level work with a minimum of supervision and responsibility to provide training and technical expertise to Code Enforcement Officer I incumbents. Incumbents of this classification must advance to Code Enforcement Officer II by completion of probation, or will not successfully complete probation.

Essential Functions

• Receives complaints of violations of city codes and ordinances for residential, commercial and industrial property in an assigned geographic area.
• Reviews case files, zoning, general plan and tract maps and other documentation relating to property involved in complaint.
• Conducts interviews, field investigations and site surveillance.
• Determines compliance requirements.
• Explains violations and alternative mitigation measures.
• Issues Warning Notices and Notices to Appear.
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other agencies.
• Generates reports and conducts research using computer.
• Assists processing of abatement orders.
• May review planning applications for enforceability of variances and use permit conditions.
• Prepares written reports and legal documents.
• Prepares case information for and present evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings.

Marginal Functions

• May act as advocate in appeal hearings, calling and examining witnesses and presenting summary arguments.
• May administer annual weed abatement program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Research practices and techniques; technical report writing; written and verbal English grammar, vocabulary and spelling; arithmetic and basic algebra; practices and techniques of public contact with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; map reading; investigation techniques and practices; evidence collection and preservation; basic principles of land use planning; public speaking techniques.

Ability to: Learn and apply City codes, ordinances and procedures, interviewing, investigatory and safety techniques and practices; conduct research; read and follow maps; operate radio equipment; explain the provisions of codes and ordinances to the general public; learn to identify different materials, animals, plants, chemicals, sounds, odors and other conditions which might result in immediate or potential health, safety or fire hazards; inspect property with unknown hazardous conditions; analyze and evaluate observations and information; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; use protective clothing and apparatus; write technical reports; exercise sound judgment in potentially hazardous or dangerous situations; learn land use planning principles and practices; learn to take photographs and measurements; learn to prepare and present evidence and cases at hearings and judicial proceedings.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience, which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university and one year of experience with the public in enforcement, inspection, investigative or public relations work, or six months of experience enforcing codes and ordinances relating to planning, zoning, building, the environment or health and safety.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of hire is required. Failure to maintain the valid required license shall result in termination of employment.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Rare = 66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Rare
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Not required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 5680
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEOC Code: 3
Barg. Unit: CFEA
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 11/15

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

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