Code Enforcement Inspector

City of La Habra•La Habra, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Inspector works under the general supervision of the Code Enforcement Manager to enforce municipal, state, and federal laws and regulations concerning land use, zoning, property maintenance, housing, abatement, NPDES, and building and safety. The position also inspects local businesses for compliance with business license regulations, fats, oils and grease requirements, and illicit-discharge regulations; audits and analyzes sales tax information; and provides information and general assistance to homeowners, tenants, and the public. The City of La Habra’s Code Enforcement Division serves residents and local businesses by investigating complaints and conducting proactive inspections related to property maintenance and use. Staff seek voluntary compliance through education and collaboration with community partners, and work with the City Attorney’s Office on serious matters that are not resolved administratively. The position includes office and field work, public interaction, complaint response, documentation, and enforcement activity. The inspector may need to work irregular hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and varying shifts, and may be exposed to inclement weather and challenging field conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, an A.A./A.S. degree from a two-year college or technical school, or two years of related municipal code enforcement experience.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License; must maintain the license.
Must have or obtain a P.O.S.T. 832 P.C. Certificate within six months of employment.
Knowledge of zoning, land use, building and safety codes, and regulations enforceable by the City.
Knowledge of collection and elementary bookkeeping practices, safe work practices, and effective customer service techniques.
Ability to read and interpret applicable codes and regulations and understand and apply federal, state, and local code enforcement and NPDES requirements.
Ability to identify hazardous situations and take appropriate corrective action.
Ability to follow department processes and regulations; communicate effectively and tactfully in oral and written form; and interact appropriately with diverse communities and confrontational individuals.
Ability to conduct field inspections, document observations, organize assignments, and work independently.
Ability to operate office equipment, computers, and supporting software applications.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, grammatically correct records, correspondence, and reports; perform basic calculations involving proportions, percentages, area, size, and volume; and establish effective working relationships with the public and colleagues.
Ability to provide professional customer service and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Must be able to work all shifts; may be required to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and in inclement weather.
Must be willing and able to work an irregular schedule and long hours or overtime if assigned.
Physical ability to work in office and field settings; operate office equipment, motorized equipment, and vehicles; frequently walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; kneel and bend repeatedly; and work safely and effectively with hostile people.
Vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and perform typing; hearing sufficient for normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone.
Must perform assigned disaster service worker duties in an emergency or disaster, as required by California Government Code Section 3100.
Final candidate must successfully complete a medical exam, drug screening, employment history verification, DMV check, and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is desirable.
Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

Investigate residential, commercial, and industrial properties for municipal code violations and initiate actions to achieve compliance, encouraging voluntary compliance where possible.
Provide information and general assistance to property owners and businesses.
Conduct field inspections and enforce municipal codes and policies, including investigating complaints and canvassing for visible zoning violations such as sign and home occupation violations.
Investigate complaints involving prohibited discharges, including sewage spill incidents, and inform individuals about zoning and building and safety code requirements.
Prepare correspondence, reports, memorandums, Courtesy Notices, Notices of Violations, and Administrative Citations.
Document investigations with written reports and photographs, and assist the City Prosecutor with criminal complaints, inspection and abatement warrants, and civil actions.
Attend office conferences and public nuisance hearings; may testify in court and before the City Council and commissions.
Research municipal code enforcement policies and procedures.
Assist City staff with inquiries regarding businesses that may be operating without valid business licenses.
Maintain complaint, inspection, investigation, enforcement, notice, and follow-up records and logs.
Receive, evaluate, and respond to citizen complaints and service requests, including assisting other City departments.
Perform yard sale enforcement on weekends.
Conduct field noise measurements using a noise dosimeter.
Remove illegally posted signs.
Attend required training classes and meetings.
Conduct inspections related to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
Perform other related duties as required.