Code Enforcement Officer I - TEMPORARY

sjgov•Stockton, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is being given to fill 1 position in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligible referral pool that may be used to fill future temporary opportunities. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Requirements

Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences or related field.
Two years of progressively responsible experience in enforcement of administrative rules and regulations involving field investigations, responsibility to take legal enforcement action and substantial public contact requiring skills in communication and persuasion.
Must possess a valid Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure Certificate or equivalent within twelve (12) months of employment.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Additional-qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year basis up to two years.

Responsibilities

Investigates and/or inspects code violation complaints of new and existing residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties and hazardous conditions to ensure compliance with state and municipal laws, codes, and ordinances.
Locates, notifies, and interviews property owners of violation; takes photographs of violations; performs routine follow-up investigation to ensure compliance and notifies concerned parties of action taken; field checks areas and updates land use.
Determines violations and compliance of building and specific land use permits where applicant has been required to implement certain improvements to meet zoning requirements.
Coordinates resolution of nuisance abatement problems or concerns with local community members, property owners, and other enforcement agencies.
Receives complaints from citizens and other sources regarding abandoned vehicles on public right-of-way or on private property; processes notice of violation and/or order to remove vehicle from property.
Notifies vehicle owner and/or owner of property upon which the vehicle is located of the violation; contacts appropriate agency if vehicle is found to be stolen; performs routine follow-up investigation to ensure compliance with notice of violation; affects removal of abandoned vehicles.
Receives and investigates complaints and referrals for substandard housing, dangerous buildings, commercial and modular buildings, mobile homes and recreational vehicles for health, safety, and building violations; processes and post notices of violation and/or unsafe to occupy, notice to secure and notice to vacate.
Researches property ownership, building permit history, zoning and parcel history; researches state and municipal laws, codes and ordinances and associated history.
Prepares correspondences, reports of investigation and other documentation for court cases; represents the County at court hearings, administrative proceedings, and public meetings.
May conduct joint inspections of property with Public Health Services and Environmental Health, state and local fire prevention personnel, and state and local law enforcement agencies and associated task force teams.