Code Enforcement Officer, Limited-Term Assignment
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.
- Investigates complaints of non-conforming or illegal property uses, signs, inoperable vehicles, unsightly property maintenance, housing violations, fire hazards or obstructions.
- Conducts property maintenance, zoning, and health and safety inspections for conformity with city policies and requirements.
- Investigates complaints and records observations; completes complaint forms and investigation reports; researches city codes and ordinances and cites applicable sections.
- Contacts or attempts to contact residents, owners, business representatives or others to explain the nature of violations and encourage compliance with city codes and municipal ordinances.
- Responds to and investigates complaints from citizens, property owners, community representatives, and governmental agencies regarding possible violations of city codes, policies, and ordinances such as zoning, housing, safety, and property maintenance violations.
- Prepares original and routine violation letters; posts notices signifying violations or unsafe conditions as required; re-inspects properties and facilities to verify compliance; prepares acknowledgement letters for corrective actions.
- Completes correspondence and updates records.
- May present testimony and findings at administrative and/or court hearings.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required. Two years of code enforcement experience involving the interpretation of zoning, housing, construction, and/or health and safety codes and ordinances is required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required.
Possession of Penal Code 832 certificate is required within one year of assignment to this classification.
May be required to work extended or variable work hours or on weekends.
APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT
Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.
All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner.
The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.
Americans with Disabilities:
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date.
Fingerprinting:
Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof.
Physical Examination:
Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.
The City of Buena Park Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy requires that all applicants undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment.
