Code Compliance Officer
About The Position
The Planning and Community Development Department is excited to announce an opening for a Code Compliance Officer in the Code Compliance Division. Under general supervision, the incumbent ensures residential and commercial compliance with local zoning codes; enforces housing and property maintenance ordinances; noise and tree protections ordinances; and performs other related duties as assigned. The Code Compliance Section maintains standards to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Pasadena by ensuring compliance with various regulations including building, land use, housing and property maintenance codes. Code Compliance also provides multi-family rental inspections and housing inspections of for-sale units. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker that will have experience enforcing and interpreting provisions of federal, state, and local codes including but not limited to property maintenance, tree preservation, public nuisances, and inoperative or abandoned vehicles, as well as knowledge of the Building Code, Health and Safety Code, and land use (zoning).
Requirements
- Two years’ experience in Zoning, Housing, Building Inspection, or related municipal code inspection work is required.
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
- Proficiency in both housing and zoning code enforcement must be demonstrated prior to completion of probation.
Nice To Haves
- Basic CACEO/ICC certification is highly desired
- PC832 certification must be completed prior to completion of probation.
Responsibilities
- Interprets and applies municipal codes related to commercial and residential land use and property maintenance
- Performs various inspections relative to the City's mandatory Quadrennial and Presale Program
- Performs lawful inspections utilizing the legal aspects of enforcement
- Reviews use permits, variances, subdivisions, and annexations
- Enforces City's Tree Preservation Ordinance
- Enforces violations of the City's Noise Ordinance
- Responds to telephone and public counter inquiries concerning various code requirements, including property maintenance concerns
- Researches property records and land use history
- Writes letters explaining code violations and performs follow-up to ensure correction
- Writes staff reports for the Code Enforcement Commission
- Maintains appropriate records and prepares documentation for case prosecution
- Makes appearances and gives testimony at hearings
- Issues notices of violation and administrative citations; encourages and recommends solutions to aid in and expedite abatement
- Reviews and issues Home Occupation Permits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
