Code Enforcement Officer III

City of Madera•Police Department, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer III performs the most complex inspections of residential dwellings and commercial buildings to identify violations and enforce the City Municipal Code and California Health and Safety Code. The position recommends neighborhood improvements related to unsafe and substandard buildings and performs other related duties as required. This is the advanced journey-level class in the Code Enforcement Officer series, responsible for the full scope of assigned duties. The incumbent performs complex inspections and enforces a broad range of building and related codes and regulations, exercising independence and discretion when working with the public and conducting field inspections. The incumbent is also expected to provide lead direction to lower-level staff. Unlike a Code Enforcement Supervisor, this role does not manage the overall Code Enforcement Division.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time experience as a Code Enforcement Officer II with the City of Madera or an equivalent government agency.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license.
Completion of a PC 832 Laws of Arrest course.
Certified Basic and Advanced Code Enforcement Certificates from the Sacramento Training Center.
Completion of some coursework in mediation, arbitration, and administrative law.

Responsibilities

Patrol and inspect parcels of land, structures, vehicles, and stored materials to ensure compliance with City ordinances and state laws.
Investigate citizen complaints, take appropriate action, obtain complainant statements, and reinspect properties to confirm continued compliance.
Photograph violations, gather evidence for court proceedings, post notices for required abatements, cite vehicles, coordinate removal of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles, and maintain reports on vehicle towing activities.
Maintain enforcement records and reports; compose and type correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents; use automated records systems; and operate communications equipment.
Address complex questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff, and other agencies; provide information, resolve service issues and complaints, and cooperate with neighborhood improvement and beautification groups.
Provide technical and professional advice and prepare and coordinate reports and presentations on code enforcement and abatement issues for City Council, community groups, and regulatory agencies.
Prepare new ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances.
Occasionally schedule inspections in predetermined residential or commercial areas and respond to emergencies requiring expedited code enforcement activities.
Monitor current trends in abatement and code enforcement, including legislation, court rulings, and professional practices and techniques; evaluate their impact and recommend policy and procedural changes.
Establish positive working relationships with community organizations, state and local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
Provide lead direction to lower-level staff.