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City of Antioch, CA

Code Enforcement Officer

City of Antioch, CA, Antioch, California, United States, 94531


Salary :

$80,256.00 - $102,408.00 Annually

Location :

200 H Street; Antioch, CA

Job Type:

Full-time, Regular

Job Number:

43000-4300C/10

Department:

Community Development

Opening Date:

10/28/2024

Closing Date:

11/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants:

150

Description

The City of Antioch Code Enforcement Division is part of the Community Development Department and operates out of Antioch City Hall. The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for investigating complaints of violations of the Antioch Municipal Code (AMC) on commercial and residential property including: Zoning/Land Use, Health & Safety, Housing Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, and Plumbing Code. The Antioch Police Department and Contra Costa County Fire Department handle life and safety issues that are serious and urgent. The City of Antioch Code Enforcement Division's mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life, health, safety, and welfare of our community. This is achieved through education and partnerships with our residents, businesses, neighborhoods, other city departments, and outside agencies to achieve compliance.

This position will remain open through 11/10/2024 or when 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. This recruitment will close at any time without notice, so candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of investigations as well as field and office tasks to secure compliance with and understanding of planning, zoning, business license, Housing Laws and other codes; and performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1.Inspect land, structures, vehicles and stored materials for compliance with applicable planning, zoning and other codes and laws.

2.Respond to complaints regarding municipal and other code violations, law or statue where enforcement authority is defined; issue citations to property owners; work with property owners to bring property into compliance.

3.Schedule and perform mandatory inspections of all rental properties within the City.

4.Compile notes and photographs on assigned cases.

5.Research property ownership; advise property owners of code violations.

6.Prepare inspection and abatement warrants for approval.

7.Plan and carry out systematic field visits of businesses, garage sales, vendors and peddlers to assure compliance with business license and permit regulations.

8.Investigate code, license and fee violations and issues appropriate warnings and citations; issue stop work orders for illegal construction.

9.Provide public information on compliance with municipal rules and regulations.

10.Assist in preparing cases for prosecution.

11.Maintain accurate records of field and office work.

12.Prepare oral and written reports, and work cooperatively with all public officials charged with the enforcement of laws.

13.Effectively communicate with members of the public.

14.Prepare and testify in front of Boards, Commissions and Courts.

15.Perform related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

- Methods and techniques of code enforcement.

- Applications of City municipal codes and regulations.

- Methods and techniques of field inspections, investigation, and evidence preservation.

- Principles and procedures of record keeping.

- Principles and practices of research and report preparation.

- Principles and procedures of administrative and legal proceedings.

- Various business enterprises and their methods of operations.

- Methods of public contact associated with compliance, collections, and investigative work.

- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

- Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

- Conduct field investigations and determine if codes have been violated.

- Learn the ordinances, policies, procedures, forms, practices, and significant aspects of businesses associated with assigned activities.

- Advise property owners, contractors, and other responsible parties of code violations and changes needed to conform with standards.

- Effectively collect and evaluate financial records and other data.

- Work a flexible schedule, including some weekend hours.

- Respond to requests, inquiries and complaints from the general public.

- Research, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

- Develop lesson plans, teaching materials, and goals for community education.

- Maintain accurate and detailed logs and records of work performed.

- Prepare clear and concise reports.

- Work independently in the absence of supervision.

- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Additional specialized training in law enforcement, code enforcement, conflict resolution, planning, or a related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible public contact experience, preferably in zoning enforcement, law enforcement, or a closely related field. Investigative or compliance experience is desirable.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

:

Work is performed primarily in a field setting with travel from site to site and exposure to an outdoor field environment and all types of weather and temperature conditions; may work irregular hours; exposure to potentially hostile individuals and environments, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gases; work at heights or in confined spaces; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Physical

:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Supplemental Information

EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.

BENEFITS:•HEALTH INSURANCE - Cafeteria Plan is provided with a City contribution for the purchase of health, dental, and vision. Option to take cash or deferred compensation in lieu of benefits is available.•LIFE INSURANCE•EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM•RETIREMENT - California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): 2.7% @ 55 for classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for PEPRA members•HOLIDAYS - 14 days per year•VACATION - 11 to 25 days per year depending upon length of service•SICK LEAVE - 12 days per year with no limit on accumulation•DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN - City offers a 457 Plan•MEDICAL-AFTER-RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (MARA)•SOCIAL SECURITY - The City participates in the Medicare portion only.•EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM•BILINGUAL PAY - $100 per month

01

Is your education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade?

YesNo

02

Please select the valid driver license you possess:

CaliforniaOut-of-stateNone of the above

03

Do you have two (2) years of increasingly responsible public contact experience, preferably in investigating and enforcing zoning/land use, health and safety, housing, municipal code or a closely related field?

YesNo

04

Please select the areas below that you have specialized training in. (Please check all that apply)

Zoning/Land useHealth and SafetyHousingMunicipal CodePublic SpeakingNone of the above

05

Do you have experience conducting code enforcement related activities including documenting violations and issuing citations?

YesNo

06

Please describe your experience conducting code enforcement activities in the box below. If no experience, please type N/A.

07

Do you have experience speaking with citizens regarding code violation complaints and code enforcement processes?

YesNo

08

Are you a Certified Code Enforcement Officer?

YesNo

Required Question