Associate Code Compliance Inspector

Promotional Examination - Six Month Probationary Period

In addition to the responsibilities of the Assistant Code Compliance Inspector classification, this position performs a wide variety of analytical duties in support of applicable codes and regulations under the direction of the designated supervisor.

• Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
• Receives and responds to citizen complaints and/or requests for service.
• Researches applicable codes and policies, analyzes, interprets, and communicates City policies, procedures, regulations and ordinances to the public.
• Helps mediate and resolve neighborhood disputes.
• Represents the Community Development Department in public forums, including but not limited to, Business and Homeowners’ Association meetings and events.
• Uses good interpersonal skills to obtain public cooperation and compliance.
• Exercises good judgment and tact.
• Conducts routine field inspections to determine violations of applicable City Codes, including but not limited to, public nuisance, building, housing, commercial, licensing, property maintenance and zoning codes.
• Inspects vacant and improved properties for litter and/or substandard conditions, with particular attention given to alleys, parkways and adjacent areas.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to vehicles-for-hire, including but not limited to, application intake, review, and inspections.
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the licensing and vaccination of animals.
• Performs various abatement activities, including but not limited to, graffiti removal, weed abatement, and trash and debris removal.
• Performs power washing, rough repair, miscellaneous maintenance work and clean-up activities using power equipment and/or hand and pneumatic tools.
• Sweeps and cleans streets, alleys, sidewalks, vacant lots, and individual properties.
• Works with and supervises Community Service workers/volunteers.
• Issues appropriate violation notices and citations. Compiles evidence of violations.
• Prepares reports and findings in response to investigations.
• Keeps current on regulations related to code compliance, licensing and abatement issues.
• Drives personal and City vehicles, including pick-up trucks, graffiti abatement vehicles or other vehicles in a safe manner.
• Performs more complex field investigations, code compliance and licensing duties.
• Analyzes neighborhoods for all contributing deterioration issues such as public and private property problems, graffiti, or other related issues.
• Coordinates environmental and graffiti abatement staff to facilitate neighborhood improvement efforts.
• Coordinates and problem solves with other City departments and agencies related to the enforcement of business taxes laws, zoning laws, licensing laws, and animal related regulations, including but not limited to, the collection of delinquent accounts, issuance of warning notices, violation notices, and administrative citations.
• Suggests and implements improvements and efficiencies related to the enforcement of licensing, business taxes, and code compliance regulations on a complex systemic level.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.

Two years of experience involving public contact related to the explanation and enforcement of City codes, licensing, abatement ordinances, and other established environmental standards, including conducting of inspections and the resolution of community concerns.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Valid Class C California driver's license.
• Housing Quality Standards Certifications (HQS) and/or equivalent certification within one year of employment.
• State of California P.O.S.T. 832 P.C. certificate (Powers of Arrest) is desirable.

• Local, County, State and Federal codes, ordinances, laws and other applicable regulations related to property appearance and use, public safety, litter removal, licensing and abatement.

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