This recruitment is set to close on Monday, May 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Only the first 75 applicants will be accepted we encourage that you apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice. All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, to conduct field inspections of property, structures, and installations to enforce municipal code, zoning, property maintenance, and other related ordinances and codes; to receive and make field investigations of complaints concerning suspected nuisances and violations of municipal code ordinances; to seek compliance with municipal code ordinances and other laws regulating property maintenance and land use; and to perform related work as required.Receives information and investigates complaints concerning municipal code violations on commercial, industrial, and residential properties, and insures compliance with zoning, nuisance, property maintenance, and other municipal ordinances; conducts field patrol and inspections to identify violations of municipal ordinances; does a variety of research to establish background for non-compliance; explains municipal ordinances to the public by telephone, letter and at the counter; advises the public on procedures for compliance with zoning, housing, land use regulations, and other municipal ordinances; works cooperatively with other departments on common enforcement problems and investigations; prepares case reports and special use permits; studies and keeps abreast of applicable ordinances, correspondence, and directives; performs a variety of abatement assignments; processes and checks permit applications for completeness; conducts business occupancy inspections for business licenses; coordinates the follow-up activities to correct code violations and public nuisances (including sending letters to property owners, discussion with residents and business owners concerning nuisances and correction of violations, follow-up inspections, issuance of citations, and works with City Prosecutor on court cases and with Planning Commission on abatement of public nuisances); appears in court to testify on violations; may be required to work a variable schedule to include some evenings and/or weekends.Possession of an appropriate California driver's license
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Education: Graduation from high school or G.E.D., supplemented by courses in administration of justice, public administration, or closely related field is desirable.
Work Background: One year of experience performing field inspections, investigations, and related record keepingKnowledge of:
- Modern principles, practices, and techniques of CODE ENFORCEMENT.
- Municipal and county codes relating to planning, zoning, building construction, health, business licensing, safety, and general welfare.
- Law enforcement procedures and administrative techniques related to CODE ENFORCEMENT and preparation of cases for prosecution in Municipal Court.
- Inspection methods and techniques.
- Research methods and procedures.