Code Enforcement Inspector II; COH

About the job Code Enforcement Inspector II (COH) DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION:
To conduct inspections and enforce various codes and ordinances, including but not limited to the Hayward Municipal Code, Community Preservation Ordinance, Residential Rental Inspection Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, Housing Code, International Property Maintenance Code, California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes; to inspect single family and multi‑family housing, motels and hotels to ensure premises meet minimum code standards, safety regulations, and sanitation needs and to ensure premises are fit for human habitation;

to perform related duties as assigned.

Code Enforcement Inspector I:
This is the entry‑level class in the Code Enforcement Inspector series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.

Code Enforcement Inspector II:
This is the full journey level class in the Code Enforcement Inspector series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Code Enforcement Inspector I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including difficult and complex work. As incumbents gain skill and experience, they are expected to work with greater independence on more varied assignments and must apply breadth and depth of knowledge in the inspection and enforcement of various codes, ordinances and regulations.

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Code Enforcement Inspector I – Receives immediate supervision from the Code Enforcement Supervisor; may receive technical and functional supervision from the Senior Code Enforcement Inspector. Code Enforcement Inspector II – Receives general supervision from the Code Enforcement Supervisor; may receive technical and functional supervision from the Senior Code Enforcement Inspector.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Code Enforcement Inspector I – None. Code Enforcement Inspector II – None.

• Perform a variety of inspections to ensure City ordinances and codes are being followed; conduct field surveys to ascertain whether the property and/or land dwellings are in violation of various state and local laws and ordinances.
• Inspect residential rental units, motels and hotels to ensure code compliance and property maintenance.
• Ensure residential rental units, motels and hotel are in compliance with the City rent control regulations relating to decontrol of rental units.
• Interpret and explain various building, housing and related codes and regulations and inspection program procedures to citizens and property owners and property managers.
• Respond to and investigate complaints from the public, tenants and City staff regarding possible violations of City residential, building, community, rental, zoning, sign and other property codes.
• Assist property owners, managers and complainants in resolving code violations, inspections or neighborhood problems.
• Prepare and maintain manual and electronic records of findings, photographs, notices and other enforcement actions.
• Prepare a variety of letters and reports to citizens, property owners and other interested parties related to violations of City ordinances and issue warnings, notices, and citations and initiate Special Assessments, Liens, and abatement to bring properties into compliance.
• Work with property owners, property managers, business owners, rental housing associations, tenants, contractors and neighborhood groups to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods through educational and code enforcement efforts.
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