Code Enforcement Officer I/Ii

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Code Enforcement Officer I/II to fill one vacancy in the Code Enforcement Division of the Community and Economic Development Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The Code Enforcement Officer (I / II) position works under close to general supervision, will perform technical office and field work associated with the enforcement of municipal and other related codes dealing with zoning, land use, building, housing, dangerous buildings, inoperable vehicles, noise, litter, sanitation, weeds and other public nuisance code provisions, and will perform other related work as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
One year of responsible public contact work with primary experience in the area of enforcement of public laws or guidelines, conducting public inspection or complaint investigations, preferably supplemented by college level course work in planning, building, code enforcement, administration of justice or a related field. (For Officer I)
Two (2) years of responsible public contact work with primary experience in the area of enforcement of public laws or guidelines. (For Officer II)
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Possession of a Level 3 PC 832 Peace Officer’s Standard and Training (POST) Certificate within twelve (12) months of employment. (For Officer I)
Possession of a Level 3 P.C. 832 Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) Certificate. (For Officer II)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish
Experience working in Code Enforcement of municipal laws or guidelines.
Possession of any combination of California Association Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Zoning Enforcement Officer and Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector certificates are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist in the enforcement of City codes and ordinances which pertain to such areas as nuisances, zoning, building codes, weed abatement, inoperable vehicles, substandard housing, dangerous buildings, health and safety, and other related property maintenance requirements.
Receive and investigate complaints and survey the City for possible code violations; explain ordinances to citizens and work with citizens to gain voluntary compliance with applicable City ordinances and codes.
Inspect dwellings, buildings, vacant lots, businesses, and commercial properties for violations of applicable City ordinances and codes.
Prepare reports and notices regarding related ordinance and code violations; issue citations and directives to offending parties, outlining or describing steps for compliance.
Manage and organize all case reports and documents through computer systems used within the department; communicate with various owners regarding inspections, violations, and necessary remedies required.
Conduct routine City property checks to minimize issues regarding theft, trespassing, dumping, vandalism, illegal parking, and abandoned vehicles.
Coordinate maintenance activities and clean-up efforts for City owned properties; monitor and coordinate completion of the maintenance of buildings and property for housing or related special programs.
Act as liaison with contractors and assist in requesting service for property maintenance related tasks and ensure completion.
Ensure enforcement with City codes and ordinances which pertain to such areas as nuisances, zoning, building codes, weed abatement, inoperable vehicles, substandard housing, dangerous buildings, health and safety, and other related property maintenance requirements.
Operate a computer, using applicable software to perform required research and maintain case investigation records.
Represent the City in hearings or court proceedings.
Coordinate efforts through the City Attorney's Office and assist with complaint preparation; appear at arraignments and provide court testimony as needed.
Perform administrative abatements as required; prepare requests for Inspection and Abatement Warrants as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.