Code Enforcement Officer I/II/SR

City of Palmdale•Palmdale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Officer I/II/SR performs responsible technical and administrative work in the enforcement of the provisions of the City's Municipal Code and the Palmdale Zoning Ordinance. This role involves investigating and enforcing applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, health and safety, blight, and graffiti, encompassing both office and field work. The position is structured into three levels: Officer I (entry-level), Officer II (full journey level), and Senior Officer (advanced journey level with specialized expertise and supervisory responsibilities).

Requirements

High school diploma or G. E. D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Officer I & II).
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, planning, law enforcement, code enforcement or a related field (Senior Officer).
Additional qualifying experience equivalent to Code Enforcement Officer II may substitute for the education on a year for year basis (Senior Officer).
Two years of public agency enforcement experience (Officer I).
Three years of enforcement experience as a Code Enforcement Officer, law enforcement officer, or similar (Officer II).
Three years of increasingly responsible code enforcement experience, including one year of technical and functional supervisory experience (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of land use concepts and zoning principles.
Knowledge of zoning and municipal codes, basic understanding of California Penal Code and California Vehicle Code.
Knowledge of due process, constitutional rights, limitation of authority; legal remedies, and abatement strategies used in investigation of complaints.
Knowledge of appropriate safety measures for field investigations.
Knowledge of basic word processing and database operations.
Knowledge of City organizational structure/functions.
Knowledge of outside agencies’ jurisdiction.
Knowledge of community/agency resources available to effect compliance.
Knowledge of principles and practices of neighborhood preservation and revitalization, and the mission of the Neighborhood Services Department (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of principles and practices of parking and code enforcement inspection and investigation, including collection and documentation of evidence and administrative processing (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of principles and practices of parking enforcement (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of nuisance abatement and the ability to present legal remedies and strategies (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances, and rules (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of equipment, tools, and materials used to perform parking and code enforcement activities (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of principles of employee supervision, training, and performance evaluations (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of business English, spelling and grammar (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of basic budgetary and contract administration policies and procedures (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of automated and computerized information systems, including use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications (Senior Officer).
Knowledge of principles and practices of safety management (Senior Officer).
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and explain City codes.
Ability to determine zoning code violations and recommend corrective action.
Ability to gather and analyze data.
Ability to prepare accurate and concise technical reports.
Ability to make sound decisions and recommend appropriate corrective action.
Ability to resolve disputes and problem solve.
Ability to work safely in the field setting.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to organize, implement, and direct enforcement operations/activities (Senior Officer).
Ability to assist with analyzing of work papers, reports and special projects; assist with identifying and interpreting of technical and numerical information; assist with observation and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures (Senior Officer).
Ability to interpret, explain, and enforce pertinent parking and code enforcement and department policies and procedures (Senior Officer).
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instruction and deal courteously and fairly with the public in the course of duties.
Ability to read and comprehend City, County and State Codes.
Ability to direct and oversee record systems (Senior Officer).
Ability to perform routine field visits independently and monitor field officer’s community engagement skills (Senior Officer).
Ability to perform, develop, and oversee reports and documentation related to field and office assignments (Senior Officer).
Ability to develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations (Senior Officer).
Possession of a valid California driver's license by time of appointment is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a P.O.S.T. (832 p.c.) certificate within one year of date of hire (Officer I).
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a basic California Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO) Module I certificate (Officer I).
Must successfully pass the background for the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as soon as practical.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) PC 832 Arrest, Search, and Seizure Certificate (Officer II).
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module II certificate (Officer II).
Possession of a P.O.S.T. (832 p.c.) certificate is required (Senior Officer).
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module III certificate (Senior Officer).

Responsibilities

Answer inquiries and respond to complaints from the public regarding fire and safety hazards, abatement procedures, code and zoning regulations, and potential violations.
Resolve disputes when possible regarding enforcement actions, notices to abate, citations, and/or legal action.
Schedule and conduct field investigations; identify municipal and zoning code ordinance violations.
Advise property owners of violations of specific codes and action necessary to comply; seek voluntary compliance.
Issue notice of violations involving substandard properties.
Conduct investigations regarding violations of the municipal code, take appropriate action, which may include the issuance of civil and/or criminal citations.
Prepare Substandard Notices, Summary Abatement Orders and Liens to record against individual properties; receive and process requests for release of Substandard Notices and Liens.
Remove illegal signs within public right-of-way, make contact with homeless population, investigate illegal dumping, contact/enforce illegal street vendors, peddlers, and panhandlers.
Prepare, write and submit cases to City Attorney and/or District Attorney for action in cases of noncompliance; represent the City in court when required.
Maintain records of inspection and enforcement efforts including detailed reports, correspondence, photographs, and other evidence, which may be used in legal proceedings.
Confer with other County and/or State departments such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Health Department, State Parole and the Department of Animal Control as well as City departments on the disposition of complaints and violations.
Obtain inspection and forcible entry warrants as needed.
Incorporate the City's Strategic Plan and Values in all aspects of enforcement actions.
Assist in the development and revision of zoning code provisions.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives (Senior Officer).
Establish schedules and methods for code enforcement and neighborhood compliance inspections and enforcement activities (Senior Officer).
Supervise, train, motivate, direct, and review the work of staff involved in code enforcement and neighborhood compliance (Senior Officer).
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities (Senior Officer).
Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staff, equipment, and supplies; monitor and control expenditure (Senior Officer).
Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; write performance evaluations (Senior Officer).
Oversee and supervise community compliance programs and campaigns designed to address quality of life issues, neighborhood blight and nuisance abatement (Senior Officer).
Provide technical information regarding code enforcement and neighborhood compliance; recommend and implement current policies and procedures related to the enforcement of municipal and vehicle codes; review and resolve difficult and complex enforcement issues; review files for administrative hearings (Senior Officer).
Prepare reports and make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, community groups and outside agencies (Senior Officer).
Brief, prepare, and submit notices of noncompliance cases to the City or District Attorney; attend hearings and court proceedings as needed (Senior Officer).
Implement and monitor contracts for services; analyze and recommend parking fines and fees (Senior Officer).
Investigate cases; resolve complaints and minor disputes among staff (Senior Officer).
Provide recommendations to provisions of the Municipal Code, as necessary (Senior Officer).
Perform related duties as assigned.