Code Enforcement Officer I/II

County Of Riverside • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The County of Riverside's Code Enforcement Department is seeking multiple Code Enforcement Officers I/II to ensure compliance with land use, housing, zoning, abatement, and nuisance codes and ordinances. The role involves investigating complaints, conducting site inspections, and working with property and business owners to achieve compliance with state laws and municipal codes.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State laws, municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use and zoning.
• Understanding of the elements of planning and zoning.
• Techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact finding related to code and ordinance compliance.
• Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from a state recognized organization is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with County land use, housing, zoning, abatement, nuisance codes, and ordinances by receiving, recording, and investigating complaints regarding non-compliance.
• Perform complex code compliance investigations and resolve sensitive compliance complaints or requests; may serve in a lead capacity while out in the field or advise other Code Enforcement Officers.
• Contact property and business owners to schedule and conduct on-site inspections; advise residents, businesses, and other parties of ordinance requirements and seek to gain voluntary compliance through information and education efforts.
• Document code and ordinance non-compliance by taking photographs, measurements, and recording all pertinent information from the parties involved; issue notices of non-compliance and when necessary, citations; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive files, records, reports, and correspondence.
• Maintain records of inspections and compliance efforts; prepare required documentation for legal actions; may testify in court or administrative proceedings regarding code or ordinance non-compliance; perform follow-up actions as needed to ensure compliance.
• Confer with related agencies and County departments on disposition of complaints and code non-compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Repair and Maintenance
• Education Level: No Education Listed