Community Revitalization Specialist

Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board•Fresno, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, performs office and fieldwork related to the development of positive neighborhood relations and interactions through a variety of community-building tools, inspection and enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances, and may be assigned to a specific program activity. Enforce regulations, ordinances and laws, work with vacant and blighted homes and commercial businesses, zoning enforcement, public nuisance. Upon hire the employee will undergo a 3-week module training course to obtain certification to become a certified Code Enforcement Officer through the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO).

Requirements

Completion of sixty (60) college units from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of experience interpreting and applying Federal, State, or local codes and regulations closely related to public nuisance, zoning, substandard housing violations and/or building inspections/permits and/or housing/commercial compliance standards, which includes one (1) year of experience working with a public agency.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, with thirty (30) semester units equaling one (1) year of experience.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required during the entire term of employment as a Community Revitalization Specialist.
Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Conducts field inspections/investigations regarding housing, code and environmental health programs; may be assigned to a specialty team or program.
Applies and conveys information, policies, procedures, rules, regulations and ordinances to the public.
Meets with residents and property owners and encourages compliance within established codes; provides relevant resource information.
Participates in the inspection of residential and commercial properties for compliance within applicable codes.
Issues notices and citations for violations of City, State and applicable codes.
Carries a police radio and works closely with the Police Department and other agencies when serving inspection and abatement warrants.
Gathers meaningful evidence, contacts responsible persons, and prepares and/or composes letters regarding noncompliance issues.
Performs follow-up inspections/investigations to determine if remedial action has been taken or if subsequent action needs to be taken.
Consults with property owners and tradespersons on methods of repair.
Appears as an expert witness during administrative, and court hearings.
Compiles and prepares reports and documentation on activities; maintains records.
May attend community functions and events and participate in community outreach programs.