Code Compliance Inspector

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Community Development Department is seeking a Code Compliance Inspector with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Community Development team. This individual must be comfortable applying technical knowledge while following proper inspection techniques. The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspect and identify code and ordinance violations and determine the most effective method of alleviating violations, and must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. This person is able to investigate and resolve problems diplomatically and calmly, while thriving in a fast-paced environment. This person will be detail-oriented and able to work with accuracy and careful attention to detail. This position will be responsible for providing code enforcement relating to public health, nuisance abatement, code enforcement activities and related municipal enforcement activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One (1) year of work experience involving a high level of public contact, including experience dealing with the public in an inspection, compliance, investigation, community service, or customer service capacity
Valid California Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
Must be able to speak and understand English to effectively communicate with fellow employees, customers, and vendors

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in code compliance, housing inspection, or law enforcement
Bilingual in Spanish
Completion of Module One of the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) program or Certification as an Inspector by the International Code Council within 12 months of hire

Responsibilities

Use good interpersonal skills to obtain public cooperation and compliance with code and ordinance violations.
Conduct routine field inspections to determine violations of applicable City Codes.
Help deliver on the City Council's mission for clean, safe, prosperous and attractive neighborhoods by recommending and/or taking appropriate action including issuing warning notices and administrative citations where code violations are present.
Engage with and inform community members about code compliance guidelines, standards, laws, and regulations.
Performs inspections and investigations to determine compliance with and provide enforcement of applicable codes and regulations; responds to complaints and concerns and conducts site visits; determines the existence of violations, addresses issues and required remedies.
Reviews and interprets plans, technical drawings, zoning regulations and/or codes to determine specific violations; provides technical advice and information related to maintaining compliance.
Prepares and serves notices of violations, abatement orders, citations and/or stop work orders; gathers, enters data, logs and maintains detailed activity records; presents evidence.
Works with other departments, staff members and external agencies to identify and remedy issues and violations; provides training and orientation to entry-level staff related to the assignment area.
Attends neighborhood and community meetings and provides the public with information related to code interpretation, processes/procedures, remediation actions, and/or violation trends.
Conducts property abatements to remedy nuisance and life/safety violations, as required.
Preparing and serving notices of violation, abatement orders, civil and criminal citations, and stop work orders.
Assisting with training newly hired inspectors.
Conducting property abatements to address nuisance and life-safety violations.
Attending neighborhood meetings and providing information about codes and their enforcement.
Reviewing and interpreting building and landscape plans, technical drawings, zoning regulations, and business license codes.
Providing support to other City departments and staff related to violations and remediation.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.