Code Enforcement Officer I/II

County of Shasta • Redding, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The current vacancy is in the Shasta County Department of Resource Management. This position involves performing a variety of field inspection and investigative duties related to the interpretation and enforcement of County codes, ordinances, and regulations. These regulations cover areas such as building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, grading and drainage, zoning and land use, health, housing, CEQA, and sewage disposal systems and water wells. The role requires preparing written recommendations and reports on code enforcement projects. The Code Enforcement Officer I is an entry-level position under supervision, handling routine investigations, while the Code Enforcement Officer II is the journey-level position, working independently with general supervision and handling more complex investigations.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
• Knowledge of: Procedures, methods, and techniques used in investigations and enforcement utilizing appropriate legal requirements and constraints.
• Knowledge of: County codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to zoning and land use, building, health, housing and other related subjects.
• Knowledge of: Processes necessary to coordinate and facilitate violators in the permit process.
• Knowledge of: Purpose, principles and practices of code enforcement and abatement procedures.
• Knowledge of: Principles and techniques involved in mediation and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of: Business English, spelling, grammar and report writing.
• Knowledge of: Interviewing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of: Courtroom demeanor.
• Knowledge of: Principles of investigation, criminal and civil court proceedings.
• Knowledge of: Computers and a variety of general and specialized programs.
• Knowledge of: Use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.
• Knowledge of: Specific and general provisions of the Uniform Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical, CEQA, and related State and County codes, county government and other government agencies for the purposes of coordinating cases involving multiple agencies.
• Knowledge of: Principles of training and supervision.
• Knowledge of: Effective techniques to work with difficult people in conflict and conflict resolution.
• Ability to: Follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to: Keep clear and accurate field notes.
• Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, sometimes in adversarial situations.
• Ability to: Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, county officials, and the public.
• Ability to: Conduct inspections and investigations.
• Ability to: Obtain information through interview and observation.
• Ability to: Research and analyze records, property history files, maps and documents.
• Ability to: Gather information in an organized manner.
• Ability to: Weigh facts against applicable laws, rules and regulations and draw proper conclusions concerning questions and facts.
• Ability to: Complete thorough, accurate investigations of violations, and follow-up to achieve compliance.
• Ability to: Enforce codes firmly, impartially, and with tact.
• Ability to: Prepare and maintain concise, professional, comprehensive reports, correspondence and records.
• Ability to: Write and speak clearly for the purpose of giving clear, accurate, and concise direction and information to the public, staff, and other agencies.
• Ability to: Operate office equipment and county vehicles.
• Ability to: Learn codes and seek knowledgeable sources.
• Ability to: Work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, working alone, working around moving objects or vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Ability to: Utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information.
• Code Enforcement Officer I Minimum Qualifications: EITHER One (1) year of experience performing duties involving code enforcement; OR Two (2) years of related work experience utilizing zoning and land use, building, health or other related regulations; OR Successful completion of academic courses which would include code enforcement, zoning, and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and/or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences.
• Code Enforcement Officer II Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including at least one (1) year equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer I with Shasta County AND successful completion of CACEO Modules I and II. Successful completion of academic courses which would include code enforcement, zoning and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and/or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of PC 832 Powers of Arrest (POST Certified) is required within one (1) year of appointment.
• Code Enforcement Officer I: EITHER Possession of a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of the Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one (1) year of appointment; OR Successful completion of the CACEO Module I Academy within one (1) year of appointment and successful completion of the CACEO Module II Academy within two (2) years of appointment.
• Code Enforcement Officer II: EITHER Possession of a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of the Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one (1) year of appointment; OR Successful completion of the CACEO Module I and II Academies within one (1) year of appointment AND possession of a certificate of registration as a CCEO issued by CACEO within two (2) years of appointment in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Section 26205-26217.
• Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be always maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) during employment in the position.

Nice To Haves

• Strong research, investigative, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and sound judgment when working with the public.
• Commitment to achieving voluntary compliance through education, collaboration, and effective de-escalation techniques.
• Working knowledge of County zoning, building, housing, and public health regulations and the ability to apply those regulations consistently and objectively.
• Values accountability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment through professionalism, teamwork, coaching, and active staff engagement.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of field inspection and investigative duties in the interpretation and enforcement of County codes, ordinances and regulations related to building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, grading and drainage, zoning and land use, health, housing, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), and sewage disposal systems and water wells.
• Prepares written recommendations and reports on routine (Officer I) or major and/or complex (Officer II) code enforcement projects.
• Responds to complaints of code violations.
• Interprets and explains County Codes, ordinances and abatement regulations.
• Researches and analyzes County records, property history, files, and maps.
• Conducts field investigations.
• Reviews and researches file data to identify code violations.
• Works with complainants and property owners to offer solutions available within applicable codes, ordinances and regulations to resolve violations.
• Facilitates the permit process in coordination with other department staff.
• Investigates complaints related to: construction without permit, substandard housing, dangerous buildings, grading and drainage violations, zoning and land use violations, and installation and repair of sewage disposal systems without permit, failing sewage disposal systems, water wells installed without permits, and other related areas.
• Prepares and records abatement liens, notice of violations.
• Prepares stipulated administrative abatement orders and similar documents with the assistance of lead staff, senior supervisors, or County Counsel.
• Issues Stop Work Orders, Occupancy Notices, Notices of Violations and citations.
• Conducts inspections and prepares reports as required on abatement cases referred for legal action.
• Testifies in court.
• Prepares and maintains case files.
• Organizes, edits, and enters a variety of information regarding the enforcement function in writing and/or using a computer.
• Calculates and imposes civil penalties.
• Reviews permits and plans submitted to legalize violations for clearance and issuance.
• Enters and retrieves data from electronic data processing systems.
• Establishes and updates information, generates documents and correspondence.
• Communicates with others.
• Prepares, reviews, and maintains forms, files and other necessary records.
• May facilitate property clean ups and coordinate contractors when abating court ordered or voluntary nuisance abatements.
• Interviews complainants and property owners in cases involving multiple code violations to assess the need for permits.
• Conducts inspections of structures and properties to identify the nature and extent of alleged code violations or ensure that mitigation measures and project revisions are implemented.
• Interprets and clarifies both verbally and in writing State and County code and ordinance requirements, mitigation measures and conditions relative to CEQA, for projects, penalty and other fee requirements, abatement, project review hearing procedures and permit application and inspection procedures.
• Participates in administrative abatement and project review hearing proceedings and court proceedings, represents the department in administrative abatement, Board of Building Appeals, Planning Commission hearings, and Board of Supervisor hearings.
• Mediates and problem solves using independent judgment and knowledge of State and County Codes and ordinances.
• Works often times with uncooperative and potentially hostile individuals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.
• With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
• CalPERS retirement program.
• Employees contribute up to 9.5% of their pay to the CalPERS plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed