Code Enforcement Officer I/Ii

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
The County of El Dorado, Department of Planning & Building is spilt into providing two services; Building and Planning Services. Building services is responsible for permit processing, scheduling and conducting inspections, parcel data, and building codes and policies. Planning Services is responsible for accuracy and upholding building codes and regulations for land use and development, personal and commercial cannabis guidelines and regulations, update of zoning ordinances as well as has a Planning Commission that is the Board of Supervisor's advisor on land use planning.
PLANNING & BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
The purpose of Code Enforcement is to protect the health and safety of El Dorado County residents by enforcing minimum standards for property maintenance as well as procedures for abatement of public nuisances.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will enforce state and local zoning and building codes through research, investigation, inspection, and follow up activities, including issuing administrative citations and hearing or court appearances; communicates with the public regarding code compliance and enforcement; and performs related duties as assigned.
The Code Enforcement Officer's functional areas of enforcement will include: Vacation Home Rental (VHR) violations enforcement, Ranch Marketing and Winery ordinance enforcement, and typical case work within an assigned region. These vacancies will include travel to and/or working within the Lake Tahoe Basin and working nonstandard schedules in which days and hours will include nights, weekends and holidays.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:.

• Investigate complaints regarding substandard dwellings or structures, zoning violations, signage, debris, unsanitary conditions in dwellings, overgrown vegetation, home occupations, and other zoning and code violations to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
• Conduct field investigations/inspections of possible violations of county codes; observe and analyze the violations and issue citations for non-compliance.
• Perform abatement of hazardous items in dwellings, on vacant lots, and other premises.
• Schedule appointments with property owners and conduct on-site inspections; interpret codes and regulation, and explain inspection procedures and regulations to involved parties; conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
• Explain applicable zoning, building, and housing codes and division policies and procedures to the public in the field, by telephone, and at the public counter; coordinate with other County departments and outside agencies as needed.
• Research parcels, history of structures, zoning, previous permits, and code cases.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, lease review the job description here.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude. He/she is committed to the safety of the community and strives to be empathetic; he/she is firm but fair. The ideal candidate possesses the techniques for effective communication with the public, outside agencies, and co-workers, alike. Familiarity with issues related to Vacation Home Rentals and outdoor events, and their impacts on surrounding communities is important. The candidate should be comfortable in dispute mitigation, community meetings, and interacting with local elected officials.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations. Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Code Enforcement Officer I:
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution in building inspection technology AND One (1) year of experience involving interpretation and explanation or enforcement of laws and regulations.
Code Enforcement Officer II:
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution in building inspection technology AND Two (2) years of code inspection and enforcement experience or building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Code Enforcement Officer I or Building Inspector I.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an I.C.B.O. Building Inspection Certificate or I.C.C. Building Inspector certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, completion certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Code Enforcement Officer I/II, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Evaluation:
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Code Enforcement Officer I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Unit located in Placerville, CA.

• One (1) Full-time vacancy in the Planning and Building Department located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. *

*If not already living in the Tahoe Basin or nearby, the Tahoe-based Officer will be expected to be in Tahoe on weekend and holiday evenings.
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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.
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Employment Type: Full Time