Code Enforcement Officer I (Flex)

Are you looking for an opportunity for professional growth and development? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's Community and Economic Development Department as a Code Enforcement Officer I (FLEX).

The City of San Bernardino is seeking a self starter able to work in a fast-paced environment performing routine field inspection activities of private property to ensure compliance with municipal codes covering property maintenance, substandard housing, and public nuisance. The Code Enforcement Officer I will apply and explain applicable municipal codes and regulations, and address violations where disclosed.

This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) vacancies in the Community & Economic Development Department, and establish a list to fill future vacancies.

The Position:
Code Enforcement Officers are required to work weekends, evenings, and occasionally holidays. The work schedule is subject to change to meet department needs. Officers work in the office and field environment and are required to travel to sites to conduct inspections. Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; climbing; bending; twisting; exercising full range of motion of the arms, hands, wrists and fingers; occasional pushing/pulling; lifting; stooping; crouching; kneeling; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings and conduct inspections.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have one (1) year of relevant field inspection in a governmental agency, enforcement experience, or report writing related to enforcement activity experience.

About the City:
The City of San Bernardino is a community rich in history and cultural diversity. Influences of Native Americans, Mexican settlers, and Spanish missionaries can still be seen throughout the City today. From 1810 to the present, San Bernardino has been recognized for its scenic beauty and strategic location. Today, the City of San Bernardino serves as the county seat and is the largest city in the County of San Bernardino with a population of 214,706.

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Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

AND

One (1) year of experience with relevant field inspection operations in a governmental agency; or an equivalent combina­tion of training and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Successful completion of the PC 832 training course within one year of appointment to the classification.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee is periodically exposed to wet conditions, vibration, airborne particles, mold, toxic or caustic chemicals, and unsanitary conditions. The noise level is occasionally loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to personal safety risks similar to emergency response positions. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be assigned to work weekends, evenings, and occasional holidays.

City Benefits:
The City offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

• Retirement - Participation in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I Employees hired before 10/3/11: CalPERS 2.7% at 55; Classic members with less than 6 months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
• Health Insurance - Monthly contribution of $715.00 (Employee Only), $1,289.00 (Employee plus one), or $1,724.00 (Employee plus Family) for health, dental and vision premiums. Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual "Health Insurance Waiver Stipend" of $3,500.00 every first paycheck of December.
• Leave
  • Vacation - 80 hours annually, accrued bi-weekly; available for use after one (1) year.
  • Sick Leave - 96 hours annually, accrued bi-weekly; available for use after ninety (90) days.
  • 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance - The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Other - Optional Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits plan, pre-tax childcare plan, employee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received by General Unit employees of the City per Memorandum of Understanding.

Application Submission:
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Selection Process:
All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.
The selection process will consist of:

• Application Review
• Oral Examination

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email only.
Accommodation:
The City of San Bernardino will provide reasonable accommodation for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment. Please call 909-384-5104 or email campos_ja@sbcity.org for additional information regarding requests for accommodation.
Pre-Employment Process:
All positions are subject to the following pre-employment screenings:

• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
• Employment/Professional Reference Check.

Employment Type: Full-Time