Code Enforcement Officer

City of Paramount•Paramount, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Code Enforcement Officer will perform a variety of municipal code enforcement duties to ensure compliance with local codes and laws regulating land use, construction, business licenses, zoning and housing. The Code Enforcement Officer will provide information and assistance to other departments and the public regarding assigned functions; and to perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience performing municipal code enforcement, inspection and investigation work is required.
High School graduation or equivalent is required.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers Certification.
PC-832 Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification.
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, terminology and techniques of investigation, inspections and code enforcement.
Knowledge of: Laws, regulations, standards and requirements applicable to assigned programs and functions, including municipal codes, ordinances, and policies applicable to land use and building code enforcement.
Knowledge of: Methods of conducting public agency code enforcement office and field investigations.
Knowledge of: Methods and techniques for researching ordinances and their history.
Knowledge of: Methods and techniques for determining property ownership and zoning.
Knowledge of: Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Knowledge of: Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Skill to: Effectively utilize modern office equipment, including personal computers and standard business software such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill to: Operate a variety of office equipment, including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software.
Skill to: Gather accurate information through interviews and inquiries.
Skill to: Safely operate one or more types of vehicles if required by assignments.
Skill to: Adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines.
Skill to: Interact with the public using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to: Perform a variety of municipal code enforcement duties to ensure compliance with local codes and laws regulating land use, construction, business licenses, zoning and housing.
Ability to: Interpret and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, ordinances and regulations.
Ability to: Perform code enforcement field inspections and investigations.
Ability to: Handle difficult public contact situations with tact.
Ability to: Maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to: Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Ability to: Meet schedules and timelines.
Ability to: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in criminal justice, paralegal studies, construction technology, business administration, public administration, or a related field is desired and may substitute for all or part of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of municipal code enforcement duties to assure compliance with local codes and laws regulating land use, construction, business licenses, zoning and housing; perform site and building inspections.
Locate and investigate reported violations of local land use and municipal code violations; obtain relevant information through public contacts and other investigative techniques including site inspections; photograph violations; issue citations and stop work orders as appropriate; prepare related reports.
Maintain accurate records relating to code enforcement; prepare a variety of reports and documents related to assigned activities.
Prepare and distribute documents (e.g., violation notices) to property owners regarding violations.
Coordinate code enforcement activities with the building inspectors, planners and other departments as directed; conduct joint inspections as necessary.
Assist in mediating complaints; obtain relevant information and respond to public inquiries; follow-up on reported violations to ensure violations have been corrected.
Assist the public in understanding municipal code requirements; interpret and explain necessary measures for compliance.
Assist in prosecuting code infraction violations through court proceedings; coordinate misdemeanor violations with appropriate personnel; attend and present in the prosecution of violations as requested.
Investigate public complaints and locate violations of the local zoning ordinance; seek abatement of violations through both verbal and written contract with the public.
Attend various meetings and conferences related to assigned activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.