Business License Enforcement Officer

City of Huntington Park•Huntington Park, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, investigates and enforces the business license and permit provisions of the Municipal Code; does follow-up investigations and resolves complaints; collects delinquent fees and charges due the City; and assists in the enforcement of other codes and ordinances in emergency situations as required by department head. This recruitment is to fill one full-time vacancy in the Finance Department and to establish an eligibility list that may be used for future vacancies.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or attainment of G.E.D. or CHSPE Certificate.
Equivalent of one (1) year of experience relating to interpretation and enforcement of municipal codes and ordinances, public inspection service and complaint procedure or customer services with public contact.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Knowledge of City Codes related to Business License and permits.
Knowledge of City codes and zoning ordinances and their applications.
Knowledge of good customer practices.
Ability to read and interpret license codes, department rules, procedures and regulations.
Ability to deal effectively with the public and obtain compliance with City codes and ordinances.
Ability to collect and analyze field data through interviewing, observation and inspections.
Ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
Ability to keep organized records and reports.
Ability to research laws and their applications.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Must submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work.
Must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Copies of the required certifications must be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

Patrols the City investigating for violators of the City’s Business License and Permit sections of the Municipal Code.
When directed, patrols and investigates, on weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Investigates deliveries made by means of vehicles, services rendered from vehicles, peddlers and solicitors of all types, placement of vending machines and amusement devices, and building contractors and sub-contractors.
Requires businesses or professions to obtain proper licenses and/or permits as required.
Issues citations.
Makes periodic visits to all business establishments in the City.
Investigates construction projects for proper valid licensed contractors.
Makes physical inspections of reported and observed violations of the regulations and codes.
Prepares oral and written notifications for compliance detailing the nature of the violations and the necessary required changes for compliance.
Maintains records of code violations and corrective action taken.
Receives and responds to citizen complaints or requests for service; researches applicable codes and policies and assists in analyzing problems.
Communicates City policies and ordinances to business owners.
May be asked, at the discretion of the department head or its designee, in the event of an emergency to conduct routine field inspections to determine violations of applicable public nuisance, housing, commercial, property maintenance and zoning codes.
Inspects vacant and improved properties for littered and/or substandard conditions.
Communicates City policies and ordinances to citizens.
Performs related duties as assigned.