City of Santa Cruz
Code Compliance Specialist (Two Vacancies)
City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Salary : $75,432.00 - $106,128.00 Annually
Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 25-044
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
There are currently two full-time vacancies for Code Compliance Specialist in the Planning and Community Development Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Code Compliance Specialist vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.
Under general direction, the Code Compliance Specialist effectively administers a code enforcement program whereby, in coordination with other staff and agencies, deficiencies in compliance of properties with applicable building, zoning, fire, housing and health and safety codes are identified, through investigations, field inspections and analysis, in order to induce corrective actions by property owners and to enforce code compliance in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Recruitment #25-044
Selection Timeline: (The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.)
NOTE: City offices will be closed to the public from 12/23/24 through 01/03/25.
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)
Position requires: some prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level or moderately inclined and uneven or slippery surfaces; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling or crouching in confined spaces; grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment, and observing subtle and often fine details common to construction plans as well as general reading, writing and other communications. May lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat and cold. The position entails working in situations that may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock or mechanical hazards and emergency situations. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders and drive motorized vehicles. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:
Education and Experience:
Knowledge:
SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See for salary practices.
UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.
APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
LEAVE
Vacation - 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick - 12 days/year
Holidays - up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Life - City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Bilingual Pay if required by position
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)
Shift Differential
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or tested equivalent?
02
If you possess a Bachelor's degree, please indicate your field of study and the name of the accredited college or university from which you graduated. If you do not possess a Bachelor's degree, please write "N/A."
03
Please select the option that best describe how many years of experience related to building codes, housing codes and/or zoning enforcement you have. This should be supported by the Work Experience portion of your application to receive credit.
04
Please describe your work experience related to building codes, housing codes and zoning enforcement. Please be thorough with your response, indicating where you got this experience, duties performed, and how many years in each role.
05
If you possess certification as an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, please indicate the type of certificate you possess, license number. and expiration date. Proof may be requested at a later date. Alternatively, you may scan and attach your certificate now. If you do not possess this certificate please write "N/A."
06
Please describe your knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in investigations and enforcement work including appropriate legal requirements and constraints.
07
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license.
08
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of PC832 certification within one year of appointment.
09
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of ICC certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within one year of appointment.
Required Question
Location : City of Santa Cruz, CA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 25-044
Department: Planning
Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
There are currently two full-time vacancies for Code Compliance Specialist in the Planning and Community Development Department. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Code Compliance Specialist vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.
Under general direction, the Code Compliance Specialist effectively administers a code enforcement program whereby, in coordination with other staff and agencies, deficiencies in compliance of properties with applicable building, zoning, fire, housing and health and safety codes are identified, through investigations, field inspections and analysis, in order to induce corrective actions by property owners and to enforce code compliance in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Recruitment #25-044
Selection Timeline: (The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.)
NOTE: City offices will be closed to the public from 12/23/24 through 01/03/25.
- On Thursday, 01/09/25 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted. To apply, submit:
- Application - online application only. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely. Click the Apply button to begin the online application process.
- Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.
- Weeks of 01/13 and 01/20/25: Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Weeks of 02/03 and/or 02/10/25: Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment and interviews will be tentatively scheduled for top candidates. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exam.
(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)
- Performs building and site inspections, applying acceptable inspection procedures.
- Compiles, analyzes and evaluates findings of investigation and inspection.
- Coordinates investigations and inspections with other regulatory or law enforcement agencies.
- Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, ordinances, guidelines and other required documents. Maintains accurate and legible field notes to document findings.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with property owners, tenants, the general public, officials and personnel from City departments and other agencies.
- Conducts code enforcement program/activities in accordance with established City procedures and guidelines.
- Reads, correctly interprets, and applies and uses building and housing codes, municipal codes, the zoning ordinance, relocation law and regulations, CDBG administrative requirements, and other laws, regulations and policies as required.
- Advises property owners of proper compliance procedures, such as how to obtain a building permit and how to determine what other planning permits may be necessary.
- Inputs, accesses and analyzes data using a computer.
- Gathers and evaluates facts and evidence and draws logical conclusions.
- Makes presentations to staff, community groups, advisory bodies and others.
- Issues citations for non-compliance.
- Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.
Position requires: some prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level or moderately inclined and uneven or slippery surfaces; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling or crouching in confined spaces; grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment, and observing subtle and often fine details common to construction plans as well as general reading, writing and other communications. May lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat and cold. The position entails working in situations that may expose the employee to fumes or airborne particles, electrical shock or mechanical hazards and emergency situations. The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders and drive motorized vehicles. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are the following:
Education and Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in planning, urban studies, political science, police science, construction technology or a closely related field; and
- One (1) year of experience related to building codes, housing codes and/or zoning enforcement.
- High school diploma or tested equivalent; and
- Certification as an International Code Council (ICC) building inspector or property maintenance and housing inspector with two (2) years of experience related to building codes, housing codes and/or zoning enforcement.
- High school diploma or tested equivalent; and
- Three (3) years of experience related to building codes, housing codes and/or zoning enforcement.
- Federal, state and municipal laws, regulations and procedures relating to building codes, housing codes, and zoning ordinances.
- Principles, methods and techniques used in investigations and enforcement work including appropriate legal requirements and constraints.
- Communicate effectively and make public presentations.
- Prepare clear, concise written reports and correspondence.
- Research and compile data and maintain accurate records of findings.
- Interpret and evaluate issues and make appropriate recommendations for action.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, staff and City advisory bodies.
- Effectively handle adversarial situations.
- Work independently and meet established deadlines.
- Perform periodic evening, late evening or early morning inspections.
Knowledge:
- Laws and regulations relating to relocation and housing funding programs.
- Maintain records and compile periodic progress reports in compliance with the requirements of the program funding source, such as the Community Development Block Grant Program.
- Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license.
- Possession and continued maintenance of PC832 certification within one year of appointment.
- Possession and continued maintenance of ICC certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within one year of appointment.
- The ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
- Knowledge of rules of evidence and court procedures.
- Certification as an ICC Building Inspector, ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, CACEO Code Enforcement Officer.
- Code Compliance Manager
- Code Compliance Supervisor
- Code Compliance Specialist
- Planning and Community Development Technician
SALARY - This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See for salary practices.
UNION REPRESENTATION - This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.
APPOINTMENT - Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
LEAVE
Vacation - 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick - 12 days/year
Holidays - up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
INSURANCE - (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical - Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program - City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Life - City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability - City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Bilingual Pay if required by position
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)
Shift Differential
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or tested equivalent?
- Yes
- No
02
If you possess a Bachelor's degree, please indicate your field of study and the name of the accredited college or university from which you graduated. If you do not possess a Bachelor's degree, please write "N/A."
03
Please select the option that best describe how many years of experience related to building codes, housing codes and/or zoning enforcement you have. This should be supported by the Work Experience portion of your application to receive credit.
- No related experience
- Less than 1 year
- At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
- At least 2 years, but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
04
Please describe your work experience related to building codes, housing codes and zoning enforcement. Please be thorough with your response, indicating where you got this experience, duties performed, and how many years in each role.
05
If you possess certification as an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector or Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector, please indicate the type of certificate you possess, license number. and expiration date. Proof may be requested at a later date. Alternatively, you may scan and attach your certificate now. If you do not possess this certificate please write "N/A."
06
Please describe your knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques used in investigations and enforcement work including appropriate legal requirements and constraints.
07
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license.
- Yes, I have a valid California driver's license.
- I do not have a valid California driver's license. I understand that I will be required to obtain one prior to appointment as a condition of employment if selected for this position.
08
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of PC832 certification within one year of appointment.
- I currently possess this certification and have scanned and attached proof.
- I do not currently possess this certification but understand and accept this requirement.
- I do not accept this requirement and understand my application will be disqualified from this recruitment.
09
This position requires possession and continued maintenance of ICC certification as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector within one year of appointment.
- I currently possess this certification and have scanned and attached proof.
- I do not currently possess this certification but understand and accept this requirement.
- I do not accept this requirement and understand that my application will be disqualified from this recruitment.
Required Question