Code Enforcement Officer

4LEAF, Inc•Livermore, CA

7d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

4LEAF, Inc (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. For over 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted communities in successfully navigating contract services, leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry’s notable providers of planning, building and safety, engineering, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff, combined with our company culture, have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients. 4LEAF is seeking a qualified Code Enforcement Officer the Alameda County. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of experience working as a Code Enforcement Officer. Process outstanding customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and have a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Requirements

Have 1+ years of experience in nuisance, blight, substandard housing, and unpermitted construction.
Ability to apply principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement to facts observed with impartiality and efficiency.
Apply codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code abatement and interpret and apply state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, obtain various types of inspection warrants and court documents.
Maintain and update records, logs, and reports, operate photography equipment, operate a variety of office equipment, including computer equipment.
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including difficult and uncooperative people.
Maintain a healthy working relationship with contractors, builders, and the public.
Must have good customer service skills including good listening and negotiating skills.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Must have the ability to identify and solve complex problems by conferring and providing information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives.
Must be able to kneel, crouch, and climb tall ladders.
Must have a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

ACEA Certified desired.

Responsibilities

Knowledge of basic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code abatement.
Safe and efficient work practices related to code enforcement.
Modern office procedures and methods such as basic computer knowledge regarding word processing and databases.
Basic principles of records maintenance and report preparation.
Effective and positive techniques for working and communicating with the public.
General municipal services and the municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement and court procedures, including, but not limited to, citation issuance, obtaining various types of inspection warrants and court documents.