Code Compliance Officer

Position Summary

This position is a member of the Palm Springs Special Programs and Compliance Department and enforces City zoning and health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations, and restrictions; performs zoning and health and safety inspections, issues citations and notices as appropriate, and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Candidates for this position must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.

Examples of Essential and General Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enforce compliance with applicable zoning and/or health and safety ordinances and municipal codes; conduct field inspections and investigate violations of ordinances and codes; meet with violators; negotiate resolution or issue citations.

• Assist the public in obtaining and interpreting zoning and/or health and safety information; explain possible remedies to issues relative to assigned area.

• Receive and investigate complaints concerning code enforcement; meet with parties regarding alleged violations; recommend actions for correction of violations.

• Inspect facilities after code revisions to ensure that proper work is completed; prepare bids and notices to proceed for contracted work.

• Review plans and license applications submitted for ordinance compliance, accuracy, and completeness; issue permits within established guidelines.

• Perform vehicle abatement duties and activities; remove vehicles from private property; complete required paperwork.

• Prepare statistical and photographic reports to resolve code enforcement issues; file cases of zoning and/or other applicable ordinance and municipal code violations.

• Enforce sign ordinances; abate illegal signs in the right-of-way; assist in the issuance of sign permits.

• Patrol City to inspect for potential hazards, nuisances and code violations; determine if dilapidated buildings are inadequate for habitation.

• Prepare cases for referral to the City attorney; attend attorney office hearings; prepare statistical and photographic reports for cases; provide testimony as a witness or representative of the City.

• Establish effective relationships with business owners, planners, building inspectors and other City officials; discuss zoning violations.

• Participate in a variety of special projects as assigned.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of code enforcement and investigations.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum and Preferred Requirements

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as "desirable" or "preferred" are not included as part of the minimum requirements.

Experience

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible zoning or code enforcement experience is preferred.

• Experience in a municipal/public agency environment is preferred.

• Prior work experience in a code compliance environment performing incident report writing, interpretation of specifications, regulations, or technical documents, and online research is preferred.

• Bilingual experience and education is preferred.

Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.

• Supplemental college level course work or training in code compliance, building construction, architecture, law enforcement, or a related field is preferred.

License or Certificates

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver License with a satisfactory driving record (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years) is required.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, within the first year of employment, a California Penal Code section 832 certificate or a Peace Officer's Reserve training certificate in level one, two, or three is required.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing and able to work various shifts and rotating schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbents driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.

• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, fingerprints, physical, and drug screen.

Working Conditions

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position works in an office and field environment; works or inspects in confined spaces; travels from site to site with exposure to inclement weather and may require maintaining physical condition necessary for lifting and carrying light to moderate weight and stooping, kneeling, bending, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Application and Exam Information

A completed application and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully, and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered as this information will be used to determine minimum qualifications. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the "Work Experience" section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. "Full-time work" means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours of work over a period of at least 12 months.)

Resumes and other documents may be submitted, however they will not be used to determine minimum qualifications, please do not use phrases such as "see attached" or "see resume" as they will not be considered. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the process. Minimum requirements must be met at the time of application submission unless stated otherwise.

The selection process - for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview. Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

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If you are ready to join the exciting Team Palm Springs and you meet the requirements detailed above, please click the apply button. For more information contact Human Resources at:

The City of Palm Springs

3111 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.palmspringsca.gov

760-323-8215

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm, May 02, 2024 in order to be considered for this opportunity. The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.