Senior Code Enforcement Officer

City of Indio•Indio, CA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for performing inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties and transient businesses to determine compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to maintenance of properties and structures and business licensing; initiates enforcement action and issues citations and notices; performs other related duties as required. The Senior Code Enforcement Officer is the advanced/lead journey level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the more complex inspection and code enforcement responsibilities involving codes and regulations in a broad range of areas, including zoning, building, housing, parking citations, vehicle abatement, health, and safety. The work requires independence and discretion in working with the public and in conducting field inspections, and involves a proactive implementation of applicable codes and regulations. Incumbents exercise independent judgment and may act in a lead supervisory capacity, including assisting in employee evaluations. This class is distinguished from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Supervisor in that the latter performs a full range of supervisory code enforcement duties.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer II with the City of Indio.
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a PC 832 within one year is required.
Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a code enforcement program.
Knowledge of principles of lead supervision and training.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods used in the enforcement of a variety of codes, laws, regulations, permits, and ordinances, including housing and building codes, business license codes, fire codes, and health laws.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in enforcement and investigation.
Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and administrative techniques.
Knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures.
Knowledge of principles of mathematics.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments.
Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
Knowledge of modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software.
Knowledge of methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing.
Knowledge of proper English, spelling, and grammar.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computers and applications related to the work, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to lead, organize, and review the work of staff.
Ability to independently perform the most difficult code enforcement activities.
Ability to interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
Ability to inspect and analyze a variety of buildings and properties and identify code violations.
Ability to appropriately apply codes and regulations to varying situations.
Ability to effectively deal with angry and noncooperative people.
Ability to keep up with constantly changing laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Ability to learn more complex principles, practices, techniques, and regulations pertaining to assigned duties.
Ability to facilitate appropriate corrective action from property owners regarding violations.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Ability to implement, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to read, interpret, and record data accurately.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow-up on work assignments.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines.
Ability to analyze a complex issue and develop and appropriate response.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
Ability to operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

The finalist must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
Conviction of a felony crime.
Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.
Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
Prior nitrous oxide use.
Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.

Responsibilities

Leads, plans, and participates in the work of staff responsible for performing residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and transient businesses inspections; determines existence and type of code violation; compiles, analyzes, and evaluates findings of investigations and inspections; researches property ownership; coordinates with property owners or their representatives and other regulatory agencies to take corrective action; performs follow-up inspections and investigation as required; ensures compliance with all applicable municipal codes and regulations; issues citations for noncompliance; issues stop work orders and refer them to the proper department if necessary.
Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including code enforcement methods, procedures, and techniques.
Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Assists with developing operating procedures; assists in the selection process of new code enforcement staff as necessary.
Reviews citation dismissals, time extensions, and administrative appeals.
Interprets, applies, and explains applicable municipal codes, zoning ordinances, building codes, vehicle codes, state housing, health and safety codes, and other related laws, codes, and regulations to the public, departmental staff, and other agencies; advises property owners on the requirements for compliance; explains processes and procedures for obtaining compliance or appropriate permits, including reinspection on applicable permits and notices until compliance in attained.
Maintains clear, concise, and comprehensive records and reports related to enforcement activities; maintains daily log of contacts or inspections for code enforcement cases; enters and retrieves information from records systems.
Photographs violations; gathers evidence and prepares cases for court proceedings; produces photographs and records of violations for evidence; files criminal complaints in court when necessary with supervisor's approval.
Monitors the City for illegal signs, trash, debris, graffiti, and shopping carts and arranges for their removal; monitors lots for weed abatement and arranges for cleanup.
Responds to questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff, and other agencies; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints; updates and develops essential forms for the public; cooperates with other agencies.
Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence, including notices of violations and follow-up letters; attends various meetings and training seminars; responds to emergency situations as required.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
May represent the City in court regarding noncompliance if required.
Performs other related duties as required.