Code Enforcement Officer

About The Position

The Department of Planning & Building is actively recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer (County Classification: Resource Protection Specialist III) to join our team. The Resource Protection Specialist (RPS) position with the Code Enforcement Unit is expected to investigate alleged violations of the County code and permits relating to land use and building code regulations and ordinances. Additionally, an RPS is expected to obtain compliance through methods provided in the County Code;

prepare reports identifying code and permit violations and make recommendations for compliance; issue notices of violation and criminal citation complaints when necessary; prepare and issue administrative search warrants; evaluate approved projects for compliance with conditions of approval. RPS staff work closely with the public to develop a clearly understandable and workable enforcement solution; coordinate enforcement efforts with other Federal, State and local agencies involved, including but not limited to the Environmental Health Department, Sheriff’s Department, CHP, District Attorney, County Counsel, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Forestry, Department of Consumer Affairs and other law enforcement regulatory agencies.

RPS staff frequently encounter difficult and often hostile individuals and situations and must make follow-up inspections concerning recommendations for compliance. RPS staff routinely make case presentations to the County Hearing Officer; research and analyze building and land use permit records, land use regulatory documents and health and safety ordinances; recommend changes as necessary; prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records.

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:
• Resource Protection Specialist I:
  Either A: completion of two years of schooling from an accredited college in natural resource management, city and regional planning, environmental studies, criminal justice, police science or related field; OR B: two years performing code enforcement related work consisting of the evaluation or inspection of violations of laws, codes or ordinances in a public agency; OR C: three years of experience in technical planning work, natural resource management (if non-enforcement related work), or performing building inspection activities in a public agency.
• Resource Protection Specialist II:
  The above, plus one year of experience in a public agency in the investigation and enforcement of building, planning or zoning ordinances, environmental protection laws, or related regulations.
• Resource Protection Specialist III:
  The above, plus a minimum of two years of experience as a Zoning Investigator II, Resource Protection Specialist II, or equivalent experience in a public agency in the investigation and enforcement of building, planning or zoning ordinances, environmental protection laws or related regulations.

• A valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. approved Penal Code 832 Level III reserve training will be required prior to completion of the probationary period.

Candidate's physical, emotional and mental health will be evaluated and must be free from any condition, which might adversely affect the performance of the duties of this position.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

The job includes duties and responsibilities that require frequent, regular attendance at our San Luis Obispo County office.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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