Code Enforcement Inspector (20681565)

City of Daly City, CA•Daly City, CA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Inspector facilitates compliance with City Municipal codes, ordinances, California Codes, conditions of approval and resolutions relating to public nuisances, planning, zoning, construction, business licensing, animal control and other associated disciplines. Works collaboratively with other City Divisions and Agencies and actively participates as a member of the Code Enforcement Task Force. Tracks, updates and maintains investigations, complaint information and official records. Attends training to maintain or achieve Code Enforcement Officer Certification. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Basic code enforcement and investigation techniques; common California Codes relating to property maintenance, municipal codes, ordinances and resolutions related to public nuisances, planning and zoning. Effective and efficient techniques of public education, field inspections for code compliance, gathering and analyzing evidence and data, and preparing and presenting reports.
Ability to: Read, understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, policies and other documents associated with enforcement duties. Maintain a positive attitude and work as a highly effective team member of the Code Enforcement Program, Economic and Community Development Department and the Code Enforcement Task Force. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Prepare and make verbal presentations to small and large groups, the Administrative Hearing Board and other official bodies. Prepare factually clear, concise and complete written reports and correspondence. Exercise good customer service skills with the public, outside agencies and staff. Interact tactfully to gain voluntary compliance with City codes. Identify code violations and exercise proper judgment in determining the degree of compliance with various laws and determine appropriate course of action. Assist City staff with interpretation and application of the codes used. Coordinate enforcement and inspection functions with other City departments. Competently use a desktop computer with a main program base such as Office 2010, to record, organize, and monitor all code enforcement activities. Follow established work procedures and practices, including adherence to sound safety practices. Drive a vehicle. Work under stressful and uncomfortable, cold, foggy and rainy climatic conditions. Perform inspections on substandard or unsafe properties, which may require climbing, crawling, kneeling, and bending. Interview witnesses and violators in a highly effective and professional manner. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
Education: Possession of an AA degree in a related field. Additional education and training in writing, public speaking and areas related to code enforcement are desirable.
Experience: A minimum of one year of full-time, relevant public contact experience, with occasional public speaking, requiring problem solving and/or field investigation in code enforcement, law enforcement, investigations, or a comparable field that would provide the requisite knowledge needed to succeed in this position. Experience in the enforcement of municipal, planning and zoning codes and working with building or planning permits at a public or private agency is desirable.
Certifications: Possess, or obtain within 12 months from hire date, current certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO); or certification as a Housing Inspector from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO- through the American Association of Code Enforcement). Certification under Penal Code 832 Module A (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) or similar police training is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and training in writing, public speaking and areas related to code enforcement are desirable.
Experience in the enforcement of municipal, planning and zoning codes and working with building or planning permits at a public or private agency is desirable.
Certification under Penal Code 832 Module A (California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training) or similar police training is desirable.

Responsibilities

Investigate reported or suspected violations of City or California codes, and implement enforcement activities to gain compliance.
Issue written notices and warnings, and criminal citations.
Educate the public regarding code requirements.
Conduct field inspections, gather-supporting evidence, maintain case files (both computer and hard files) and, as necessary, prepare investigation reports regarding violations.
May assist in preparing and presenting information to the Planning Commission, City Council, Administrative Hearing Board and courts of law.
Participate in and often coordinate joint code enforcement activities with other agencies.
Speak before neighborhood and civic groups about the Code Enforcement Program and work closely with such groups to solve neighborhood problems.

Benefits

Section 125 Options - Available to all eligible full-time employees.
Cafeteria Plan Options with Lump Sum - The City shall contribute to the monthly Cafeteria Allowance allocated specifically for the mandated purchase of insurance coverage as follows: No coverage: $500.00 (for employees hired after January 31, 2020) No coverage: $1180.00 (for employees hired before January 31, 2020) Employee Only: 100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium (for employees hired before January 1, 2020, the employee only cafeteria allowance shall remain frozen at $1330.00 per month until it equals the employee only Kaiser rate.) Employee +1: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium. Employee +2: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.
Dental/Orthodontia (Eff. 01/01/2025) - Employee pays full premium: $125.34/mo.
Maximum Annual Dental Benefit: $1,500 Non-PPO/$1,600 PPO
Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit: $2,000
City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability - The employee pays the full premium of $35.00/mo.
City-sponsored Group Term Life (Eff. 04/01/2021) - Employee pays full premium ($0.235 per $1K). Coverage varies from $25K-$40K. Majority at $25K.
Optional: Medical: PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction. Unused monies from applicable monthly amount are applied to wages.
Additional Term Life Insurance - Available in $10,000 increments between $1K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee.
Voluntary Vision - Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan.
Vision Reimbursement Program - Employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200.00 per year for frames or lenses.
RETIREMENT - PERS 3% At Age 60 for classic members and 2%@62 for new members per the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013
3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.
2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation
Employer contribution: 42.35 % effective 07/01/25
Employee contribution: 8.00% for Classic Members and New Members
Employee shall pay an additional 0.75% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution.
The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.
Effective 7/1/2008, a retiring employee shall place 100% of eligible Sick Leave Cash Out into the City sponsored Retiree Health Savings Account. Sick leave cash out is eliminated for all employees hired after July 1, 2020.
Retiree Health Benefits
The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after November 14, 2022 shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum.
For employees hired on or after November 14, 2022, the City shall contribute $50 per month to the current Mission Square retiree health savings account.
HOLIDAYS - 12 paid holidays per year
SICK LEAVE - Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days/year. Pay out is 1/2 of employee's total accrued sick leave hours (up to 1600 hours) and applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position. (for employees hired before July 1, 2020)
VACATION - Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below.
UNIFORM - Per Resolution 22-219 effective January 1, 2023, for employees who are required to wear a uniform, the City will report to CalPERS a $35.00 uniform allowance per pay period as compensation subject to retirement contributions for employees in classic retirement tiers. Payroll has the list of Misc/Unrep employees required to wear uniforms.
MILEAGE - Effective January 1, 2025 reimbursement rate is 70 cents per mile.