Code Enforcement Officer II

City of Temecula (CA)•Temecula, CA

50d•$36 - $46

About The Position

The City of Temecula is hiring a Code Enforcement Officer II in the Community Development Department. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Code Enforcement professional with extensive experience from simple cases to complex nuisance abatement cases. A strong candidate will be an educator, negotiator, problem solver, and able to achieve compliance in a productive and efficient manner. Candidates who can add insight and value to our strong team are highly desirable. This position is expected to write, present, and bring items forward to the Executive staff and potentially the City Council. A high-level of customer service, accountability, communication, cross-department coordination, and independent/well-reasoned judgement is necessary for this position. The ideal candidate will be able to develop, coach, and mentor less experienced staff and continue to develop a pipeline of high-quality leaders. This position's regularly scheduled days and times may include evenings and weekends. The position may be filled as Code Enforcement Officer I or II, dependent upon candidate qualifications.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; and three (3) years of public relations experience involving considerable public contact and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of: Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to building, zoning, housing, and nuisance violations
Methods and techniques of public relations and conflict resolution
Business letter writing and basic report preparation techniques
Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed
Skill to: Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer and related software
Operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner
Use tools necessary to perform sign removal
Ability to: Interpret, explain, and apply pertinent codes and regulations
Evaluate situations, identify problems and deviations, and exercise sound independent judgment and decision making within established guidelines
Work independently and effectively with a minimum amount of on-site supervision
Effectively resolve conflicts and difficult situations with tact and impartiality while providing quality customer service
Read, interpret and explain building plans and specifications
Handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines
Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally or in writing
Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work
Prepare and maintain accurate and precise written documents such as technical reports, records, and correspondence
Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform field duties
Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Possession of a Certificate of Training in Arrest, Search and Seizure Procedures (PC 832) is required.
Successful completion of CACEO Basic and Intermediate exams.
Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening.
May be required to work on call-out or standby outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends).

Responsibilities

Responds to inquiries and provides technical assistance to property owners and the general public regarding compliance with zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, regulatory practices, and currently active code enforcement cases; assists individuals during field inspections, at the public counter, and through telephone and electronic communications
Participates in the investigation and initiation of procedures to abate violations and obtain compliance
Ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures
Monitors and enforces various applicable ordinances, codes and regulations
May assist in training lower level
Organizes and participates in enforcement sweeps of targeted areas to identify and evaluate problem areas and/or ordinance violations; investigates and responds to public complaints regarding municipal codes and regulations; conducts on-site inspections; determines existence and types of potential code violations
Documents violations per procedural guidelines by preparing detailed notes and taking photographs; issues warnings, citations, and notices of violations to individuals and organizations in violation of codes and regulations
Assists with Citywide Weed Abatement Program; coordinates activities of assigned staff to the Weed Abatement Program; represents the program in meetings with the public, government agencies, community groups and other organizations
Conducts research regarding property ownership and applicable codes
Recommends corrective action in order to bring about compliance; determines timelines for compliance in accordance with local standards and requirements; assists homeowners and businesses with procedures to obtain compliance
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition; monitors operations to maintain efficiency and safety, and reports faulty equipment
Maintains accurate case files containing complete records of complaints and inspections; prepares correspondence and summary reports
Prepares documentation for legal action; testifies and presents evidence in court as necessary
Performs complex work and handles cases of a sensitive nature
Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles to verify safety and proper operations or to identify potential problems; reports faulty equipment or operational problems
Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
Performs other duties of a similar nature

Benefits

Full-time represented employees enjoy a generous allotment of $1,800 per month to purchase a variety of benefit options detailed below.
The City provides a Health Flex Contribution (HFC) of $600 per month that may be used for enrollment in the City's health, dental, or vision insurance, or a health flexible spending account. Any unused portion of the HFC will be forfeited.
A Cafeteria Allotment of $1,200 per month may be used to pay premiums for health, dental, vision, mandatory group life and disability insurance, and health or dependent care flexible spending accounts. Any unused cafeteria allotment will be paid to the employee as taxable income.
The City's health plans are administered by CalPERS. We offer a variety of health plans, including HMOs and PPOs.
Dental coverage is offered through MetLife. Employees have the option of HMO or PPO plans with rich benefits at competitive rates.
EyeMed provides the City's vision plan. In addition to extensive coverage at a low rate, EyeMed partners with service providers and retailers throughout the region.
All City employees are required to enroll in a basic life and AD&D group policy in the amount of $50,000. Additional life insurance is also available for employees and their family members.
All City employees are required to enroll in short- and long-term disability insurance. This insurance pays 2/3 of the employee's wages if the employee is off work due to an illness or injury outside of work.
The flexible spending accounts provided by the City allow you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Supplemental plans through Aflac can help you bridge the gap in your existing health insurance. Plans include Accident Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness Protection.
Authorized employees are enrolled in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
The City partners with Voya to provide you with additional options to fund your retirement.
The City encourages work/life balance. We offer paid Comprehensive Annual Leave (CAL) that can be used for rest and relaxation, personal business or personal/family illness.
City employees receive a total of 13 paid holidays each calendar year. This includes 12 observed holidays and one floating holiday each year.
The City believes bonding with a new child is vitally important for families. Employees are provided up to eight weeks of bonding leave for the purpose of bonding with their child in connection with birth, adoption, or foster care placement. Bonding leave is paid at the rate of 2/3 of the employee's base salary and may be used for up to one year following the birth, adoption or foster care placement.
The City offers Tuition Reimbursement of up to $1,500 per fiscal year for job related education or training that will benefit the employee in their position.
After one full year of employment, the City provides employees with an interest-free loan of up to $2,000 to purchase a personal computer, iPad, or similar "computer tablet" device.