Department Specialist/Code Compliance Officer I/II

Summary DEPARTMENT SPECIALIST/CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I/II (Part-Time Position) This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) budgeted position and is limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.
This is not a PERS eligible position.
Bilingual speaker (English – Spanish) is desirable.
If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to keep the City of Escondido safe, clean and efficiently run, consider a career with the City of Escondido.
We have an opening for the position of Code Compliance Officer I/II in our Development Services/Code Compliance Division.
For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.
Under supervision (Code Compliance Officer I) or general supervision (Code Compliance Officer II), performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s code compliance program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, property maintenance, general inspection of mobile home parks, abandoned vehicle abatement, noise abatement, and other matters of public concern; investigates violations and initiates procedures to abate violations and obtain compliance including issuing notices of violations, citations, and other correspondence specifying necessary corrective actions, compliance, and compliance dates; serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Code Compliance Officer I – This is the entry level class in the Code Compliance Officer series.
Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Code Compliance Officer II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.
Incumbents at this level are expected to become fully knowledgeable of the assigned area and learn to perform the full range of code compliance investigative work.
As a condition of employment, incumbents must successfully complete a P.
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- certified PC 832 course during their probationary period.
Incumbents initially appointed to Code Compliance Officer I level may progress to Code Compliance Officer II after successfully completing one year (12 months) as a Code Compliance Officer I with the City of Escondido and achieving the qualifications and department requirements established for progression.
Code Compliance Officer II – This is the journey level class in the Code Compliance Officer series.
Incumbents at this level require demonstrated ability to perform a variety of responsible code compliance duties and provide training to lower level staff as needed.
Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Code Compliance Officer II level are normally filled by advancement from the Code Compliance Officer I level.
Positions at this level require one year of experience comparable to a Code Compliance Officer I with the City of Escondido or two years of experience performing public contact work of an investigative or inspection nature including at least one year of code compliance investigation/inspection work.
In addition, incumbents must have successfully completed a P.
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– certified PC 832 course.
Key Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this classification.
Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Performs a variety of field and office work in support of the City’s code compliance program; enforces compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations including those pertaining to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, property maintenance, mobile home parks, and other matters of public concern.
Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances as well as State regulations; conducts investigations; interviews complainant and witnesses; inspects residential, commercial, and industrial properties for code violations; attempts to make contact with property owners or tenants in order to resolve violations and effectively work toward compliance; issues and posts warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedules and performs all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; prepares requests for legal action; issues administrative and misdemeanor criminal citations as necessary.
Maintains accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, compliance actions, and other job related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code compliance activity to substantiate violations; establishes and maintains a case management system.
Prepares and provides documentation and evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City; appears in court as necessary; testifies at hearings and in court proceedings as required.
Prepares a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to compliance activities.
Proactively patrols assigned area to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations; conducts property inspections; determines proper method to resolve violations.
Regularly participates in proactive sweeps.
Enforces Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations and the California Health and Safety Code (Mobile Home Parks Act); investigates complaints in mobile home parks; conducts State mandated mobile home park health and safety inspections and rent control related inspections; issues notices of violations; performs duties to obtain compliance in regards to correction of violations; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
Issues stop work notices for construction or alterations being performed without proper permits; assists all parties involved in achieving compliance.
Assists mobile home park residents, managers, owners, contractors, engineers, and public agencies in the clarification and interpretation of codes and ordinances.
Attends meetings and serves as a resource to other City departments, divisions, the general public, community groups, and outside agencies related to code compliance; works cooperatively with other departments regarding code compliance issues; works cooperatively with local, state, and federal agencies including social services agencies to provide resources and compliance to the community; interprets and explains municipal codes and ordinances to members of the general public, contractors, business owners, and other interested groups in the field, over the counter, and on the telephone.
Operates computer to enter, process, and acquire data relative to complaints, inspection sites, and effective code compliance; researches complaints.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations related to assigned duties.
Procedures involved in the compliance of codes and regulations including research methods and techniques.
Principles and practices of conducting and documenting field investigations.
Municipal zoning and land use principles.
City services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance.
Legal actions applicable to code compliance.
Principles and practices of customer service and public relations.
Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing.
Methods and techniques used in the preparation of business correspondence and technical reports.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Operating characteristics of communication devices including portable radios and wireless phones.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices including personal safety practices when in confrontational encounters with the public.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
Effective communication techniques required for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Basic mathematical principles for reading maps, measuring, and other computations necessary to identify violations.
Ability to: Independently perform a full range of municipal code compliance duties.
Read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain applicable codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures related to assigned area.
Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a timely and tactful manner.
Work in potentially confrontational settings and use accepted and appropriate techniques to ensure officer safety.
Defuse and react appropriately to potentially dangerous and confrontational encounters with the public.
Represent the City in a professional manner and deal effectively with the public to gain their cooperation in resolving problems and concerns.
Research, compile, and collect data.
Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
Prepare and maintain a variety of correspondence, logs, records, and files.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports.
Read and interpret legal documents and descriptions.
Read maps.
Make oral presentations and testify in court Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
Operate communication devices including portable radios and wireless phones.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Requirements Code Compliance Officer I/II Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Specialized training and/or college level coursework in criminal justice, planning, public administration, law compliance, construction inspection, or related field is highly desirable.
Code Compliance Officer I Experience: One year (full-time equivalent) of public contact or customer service experience.
Experience performing code compliance or similar public contact work of an investigative or inspection nature for a public or private agency is highly desirable.
License and Other Requirements Successful completion of a P.
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- certified PC 832 course within the first nine months of hire.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of California Association of Code Compliance Officers Association (CACEO) or equivalent training/education certificates is desirable.
Code Compliance Officer II Experience: Two years (full-time equivalent) of experience performing public contact work of an investigative or inspection nature including at least one year (full-time equivalent) of code compliance investigation/inspection work at a level comparable to a Code Compliance Officer I with the City of Escondido.
License and Other Requirements Possession of a valid PC 832 certificate.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of California Association of Code Compliance Officers Association (CACEO) or equivalent training/education certificates is desirable.
Supplemental Information NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's web site.
The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.
A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.
Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen.
Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for testing.
All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.
Types of tests may include written and/or oral examination, physical agility, practical exam or other appropriate job-related selection process.
When testing is completed, candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list in the order of their test score.
Selection for appointments is made from names certified on the eligibility list.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.
Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment.
After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment.
The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.
The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire.
New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.
Additional information regarding the essential functions and physical, environmental and communication demands of the position may be obtained from the Human Resources Department.
If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Note: Pursuant to California Civil Code section 1786.
53, the City of Escondido shall provide to all job candidates a copy of any records of arrest, indictment, conviction, civil judicial action, tax lien or outstanding judgment which was obtained in the course of conducting an evaluation for employment, assignment, and/or promotion.
A copy of this information, if received by the City, will be given to candidates within seven days of the City's receipt.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE Eligible individuals are those who meet the following criteria: Served in the U.
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armed forces Received an honorable discharge Did not retire from military service Seeking employment with the City of Escondido for the first time.
Guard and Reserve active duty for training purposes does not qualify for veterans' preference.
Proof of eligibility (copy of DD-214) must be submitted at time of application, or later if the promulgation of the eligibility list will not be delayed.
Veterans' preference credit will only be applied to eligible applicants who attained a passing grade (total score exclusive of credit) on the final open examination.
ABOUT OUR CITY The City of Escondido is a prominent agricultural, commercial hub and residential center of North San Diego County.
Located a short 30-minute drive from the beach, the mountains or downtown San Diego, Escondido residents enjoy the pleasure of a rural lifestyle with all the benefits of suburban living.
Escondido is a diverse, vibrant community with many amenities.
The city offers attractive homes in a wide range of prices, two lakes, several parks, a sports center, golf courses, restaurants, wineries, shopping centers, a variety of art galleries, entertainment venues, and a state of the art hospital.
Established in 1888, the city's rich past brings charm and stability to the community; yet integrated with Escondido's treasured heritage is a progressive future, bright and brimming with promise.
EOE The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.