Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Lomita•Lomita, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, enforces Municipal Code regulations including health & safety, sanitation, tax & business license, building & safety and housing codes and regulations to ensure compliance with the City’s zoning and building regulations; investigates citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life and health and safety issues; and performs related work as required. This is the entry-level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of routine and complex work involving the enforcement of municipal code regulations in support of the City.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. required.
One (1) year of experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration, or a related field.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of a valid California PC832 certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code violation investigation and compliance including citation issuance procedures, methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare documents used in the legal process.
Knowledge of practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations, and carrying through on enforcement options.
Knowledge of legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code compliance.
Knowledge of research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, code, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures including those related to zoning, land use, building, vehicle, health and safety, business licensing, and neighborhood preservation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of data collection, case management, and report preparation.
Knowledge of City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Knowledge of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner.
Ability to perform private property inspections, collect evidence, document inspection cases, and issue notices and citations.
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain City codes, ordinances, and regulations to property owners, residents, and others.
Ability to assess situations, deescalate challenging situations, and resolve conflict, while remaining calm.
Ability to learn City policies and procedures affecting departmental operations; utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
Ability to make accurate arithmetic computations.
Ability to understand and interpret policies, procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to compile and summarize information to prepare accurate, clear, and concise emails, letters, and reports.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, a valid California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Certificate, to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.
Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signing, building occupancy, nuisances, property maintenance, land use, dumping, polluting, or other Lomita Municipal Code violations.
Enforces Municipal Code regulations including health & safety, sanitation, tax & business license, building & safety, and housing codes and regulations.
Conducts field inspections of properties and businesses to determine compliance with applicable building, zoning, nuisance, land use, and license regulations and requirements; documents code violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Explains and interprets ordinances, issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, businesses, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations incurred or potential violations; and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards.
Conducts research, interviews appropriate individuals concerning complaints and to validate violations, and obtains information to write case investigation reports.
Prepares and issues a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions; assists in the preparation of detailed inspection reports, inspection warrants, and staff reports.
Researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
Confers and coordinates code enforcement activities and inspections with other departments and agencies.
Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations.
Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.