Job Abstract

Under the general supervision of the Assistant City Manager, the Senior Code Enforcement Specialist supervises, coordinates, organizes, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of the Code Enforcement Division within the Public Safety Division. This position is required to perform extensive fieldwork, be in frequent contact with the public, and work occasionally on weekends and evenings.

(These examples do not include all the duties, which may be assigned; any one position may not include all the duties listed.)

Background: Must be able to prove eligibility to work in the United States, pass a background investigation, DMV check, live scan fingerprinting for the disclosure of any criminal record, and a physical examination including a drug-screening test.

Basic Knowledge of: Customer service techniques and principles; applicable laws, municipal codes and development standards related to zoning, building and safety, parking, and public nuisances; methods to gain legal compliance from property owners; methods and techniques of field inspections and investigations of land uses and structures; operations, services and activities of an effective code enforcement program, and principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.

Ability to: Provide excellent customer service, treat the public diplomatically and with respect, and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work; be solution-oriented, persuasive and assertive, without being confrontational, in pursuit of municipal code compliance; deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions; learn and correctly interpret and apply laws, municipal codes, policies, and procedures; conduct investigations into code violations; effectively develop alternative options for solving non-routine issues that may arise; read and interpret maps, plans, and legal descriptions; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to explain and interpret municipal codes; present a clean, neat appearance appropriate to successful public contact; and maintain a valid California Driver’s License as a condition of employment.

A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration or a related field and a minimum of three years of code enforcement experience related to zoning, housing, property maintenance, health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations and policies is required.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License without suspensions prior to and throughout employment is required.

A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office.

Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process.