City of Woodland
Code Compliance Officer I / II (20536892)
City of Woodland, Woodland, California, United States, 95776
The City of Woodland is strategically located in California’s Sacramento Valley, one of the world’s richest agricultural areas. The City has a population of over 60,000 while maintaining its small-town appeal, and is the County seat of Yolo County. Woodland is approximately 85 miles northeast of San Francisco and 24 miles northwest of Sacramento, the State Capitol. The City is ideally positioned along Interstate 5 and is also serviced by the Sacramento International Airport, 12 miles to the east. Known as the “City of Trees,” Woodland has 176 acres of parks with a wide variety of athletic fields, which host a myriad of year-round sports activities for youth and adults. The surrounding area offers water skiing and boating on Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa, and Folsom Lake. Winters can be enjoyed skiing at the many fine resorts in the Lake Tahoe area.Woodland is a full-service City and includes the departments of Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Community Services, Public Library and the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office. In order to maintain a high level of service to our diverse community, the City of Woodland is looking for motivated and qualified applicants to join our current staff of 323 employees, 165 classifications City wide. The City offers a wide variety of positions with room for advancement.The City of Woodland offers a competitive total compensation package including:Starting income ranging from $4,996.23 to $7,038.57 per month
based on skills and years of experience, with incremental pay increases.Robust Retirement Program
including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 2% City-Paid contribution.Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits , including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program.Paid Career Development , including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities.Home-Life Balance , inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, and sick leaves.POSITIONTo perform office and field work involving the inspection, investigation, and compliance of City codes, ordinances and abatement regulations.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Code Compliance Officer position has a high level of public contact and is responsible for enforcing a variety of codes, ordinances and regulations within the City. The
Ideal Candidate
will possess good interpersonal, time management and communication skills. This Candidate will be a resourceful self-starter, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. The
Ideal Candidate
will be self-motivated and display good judgment, as well as be organized, flexible, and approachable.
Ideal Candidate
will have substantial public contact experience and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and work effectively with other City and County departments. The ability to speak and understand Spanish is
highly desirable .ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSReceives and responds to complaints regarding substandard dwellings or structures, zoning violations, debris, unsanitary conditions, abandoned or inoperative vehicles, overgrown vegetation, and other zoning and municipal code violations. Investigate possible violations; photograph evidence; contact responsible persons and compose letters; issue notices of violation, infraction, and/or misdemeanor citations for non-compliance; perform follow-up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develop and maintain accurate case files. Reads, interprets and applies state laws, municipal codes and ordinances, and other pertinent regulations. Drive vehicles as required. Work cooperatively with others.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSPrepares necessary violation and other notices which outline proper repair and correction methods, time limits, permits and all necessary remedial work required. Contacts property owners; schedules and conducts on-site inspections; interprets codes and regulations and explains inspection procedures and regulations to involved parties. Prepare code violation cases for public hearings and court proceedings; appear at public hearing as necessary for case prosecution. Performs abatement of hazardous items on vacant lots and other premises. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service. May issue and process building permits. Explain and interpret requirements and restrictions. Maintain records and prepare reports of inspections and related code enforcement files. Perform related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including office and field investigation of a variety of code, ordinance and regulation violations.License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Arrest Course 832 Penal Code certificate
within one (1) year of hire . Possession of valid California Driver’s license required upon hire.Bilingual:
The ability to speak and understand Spanish is
highly desirable.APPLICATIONApply with a City of Woodland application online at www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by visiting the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695.
This recruitment is Open Until Filled. First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024. Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.Review Process
: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.Panel interviews are
tentatively
scheduled for the week of September 16, 2024.CURRENT SALARYCode Compliance Officer I$4,996.23 - $6,376.58 /month$2,305.95 - $2,943.04 /bi-weeklyCode Compliance Officer II$5,514.91 - $7,038.57 /month$2,545.34 - $3,248.57 /bi-weeklyBENEFITSFuture Salary COLAs:1% increase (eff January 2025), 4% increase (eff July 2025) and 1% increase (eff January 2026).Retirement:CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for
Classic
CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members).
The City does
not
participate in social security.Deferred Compensation:Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match effective July 2024. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.Medical:CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2024): $2,463.99 per month.Dental/Vision:City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits.LTD/STD:City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities.Life Insurance:City provides $50,000 life insurance policy.Supplemental Benefits:Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available.Vacation:6.7 hours per month during first three years of service.Holidays:12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays).Sick Leave:8 hours per month.Bilingual Pay:$200 per month upon certification.Professional Growth Incentive:$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities.The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Special Instructions
Supplemental questionnaire
must
be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.
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based on skills and years of experience, with incremental pay increases.Robust Retirement Program
including CalPERS Retirement Plan, Retirement Health Savings Plan, choice of 457 Deferred Comp plans with a 2% City-Paid contribution.Low-Cost & No-Cost Health Benefits , including choice of CalPERS Medical plans, and City-paid Dental Insurance, Vision insurance and Employee Assistance Program.Paid Career Development , including City-paid Professional Growth Incentive, City-provided training & professional advancement opportunities.Home-Life Balance , inclusive work environment and predictable work schedule, as well as paid holiday, vacation, and sick leaves.POSITIONTo perform office and field work involving the inspection, investigation, and compliance of City codes, ordinances and abatement regulations.
The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy in the Community Development Department, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Code Compliance Officer position has a high level of public contact and is responsible for enforcing a variety of codes, ordinances and regulations within the City. The
Ideal Candidate
will possess good interpersonal, time management and communication skills. This Candidate will be a resourceful self-starter, with the ability to work independently with limited supervision. The
Ideal Candidate
will be self-motivated and display good judgment, as well as be organized, flexible, and approachable.
Ideal Candidate
will have substantial public contact experience and demonstrate excellent customer service skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and work effectively with other City and County departments. The ability to speak and understand Spanish is
highly desirable .ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSReceives and responds to complaints regarding substandard dwellings or structures, zoning violations, debris, unsanitary conditions, abandoned or inoperative vehicles, overgrown vegetation, and other zoning and municipal code violations. Investigate possible violations; photograph evidence; contact responsible persons and compose letters; issue notices of violation, infraction, and/or misdemeanor citations for non-compliance; perform follow-up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develop and maintain accurate case files. Reads, interprets and applies state laws, municipal codes and ordinances, and other pertinent regulations. Drive vehicles as required. Work cooperatively with others.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSPrepares necessary violation and other notices which outline proper repair and correction methods, time limits, permits and all necessary remedial work required. Contacts property owners; schedules and conducts on-site inspections; interprets codes and regulations and explains inspection procedures and regulations to involved parties. Prepare code violation cases for public hearings and court proceedings; appear at public hearing as necessary for case prosecution. Performs abatement of hazardous items on vacant lots and other premises. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service. May issue and process building permits. Explain and interpret requirements and restrictions. Maintain records and prepare reports of inspections and related code enforcement files. Perform related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including office and field investigation of a variety of code, ordinance and regulation violations.License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Arrest Course 832 Penal Code certificate
within one (1) year of hire . Possession of valid California Driver’s license required upon hire.Bilingual:
The ability to speak and understand Spanish is
highly desirable.APPLICATIONApply with a City of Woodland application online at www.cityofwoodland.gov/employment or by visiting the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, Woodland, CA 95695.
This recruitment is Open Until Filled. First review of applications is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024. Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.Review Process
: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties.If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven (7) days prior to the event.Panel interviews are
tentatively
scheduled for the week of September 16, 2024.CURRENT SALARYCode Compliance Officer I$4,996.23 - $6,376.58 /month$2,305.95 - $2,943.04 /bi-weeklyCode Compliance Officer II$5,514.91 - $7,038.57 /month$2,545.34 - $3,248.57 /bi-weeklyBENEFITSFuture Salary COLAs:1% increase (eff January 2025), 4% increase (eff July 2025) and 1% increase (eff January 2026).Retirement:CalPERS Retirement System (2 % @ 60 formula for
Classic
CalPERS members and 2% @ 62 formula for new CalPERS members).
The City does
not
participate in social security.Deferred Compensation:Choice of deferred compensation plans (Traditional and Roth) with 1% City-match effective July 2024. After successful completion of probation, new hires are also eligible for a 2% City contribution.Medical:CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs and PPOs. City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance. Maximum Family Medical Allowance (2024): $2,463.99 per month.Dental/Vision:City paid Delta Dental and VSP Vision Benefits.LTD/STD:City paid wage protection for long/short term disabilities.Life Insurance:City provides $50,000 life insurance policy.Supplemental Benefits:Voluntary Supplemental Life, Cancer, Accident Only, STD/LTD and Critical Illness insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts available.Vacation:6.7 hours per month during first three years of service.Holidays:12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays).Sick Leave:8 hours per month.Bilingual Pay:$200 per month upon certification.Professional Growth Incentive:$625 per fiscal year for education or professional activities.The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Special Instructions
Supplemental questionnaire
must
be submitted with application by the final filing date to be considered.
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