Code Enforcement Officer II - FULL TIME

sjgov•Stockton, CA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. 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

One year as a Code Enforcement Officer I in San Joaquin County.
Completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the social or behavioral sciences or related field.
One year of public agency code enforcement experience comparable to Code Enforcement Officer I in San Joaquin County.
Possession of a current Certified Code Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officials, OR current certification issued by the International Code Council (ICC) in at least one of the following Certified Code Safety Professional Exam fields: Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, Zoning Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector or Residential Building Inspector.
Must possess a valid Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search & Seizure Certification or equivalent within twelve (12) months of employment.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience enforcing administrative rules and regulations which involved field investigations, responsibility for taking legal enforcement actions, and substantial public contact 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.
May assist with education and training of staff on office procedures and field investigations.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000; 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000; 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000; 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000. Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).
Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.
Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.