Code Enforcement Officer

at  City of Sacramento

THE POSITION

To perform office and field work involving the inspection, investigation, and enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances pertaining to nuisance, zoning, pest infestation, noise, smoke, junk and debris, vehicles, and related abatement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Investigative principles and practices.
• Rules of evidence, courtroom demeanor and testimony, and laws of search, arrest, and seizure procedures.
• California penal code.
• California vehicle code.
• Health and safety code

Ability to:

• Learn and explain appropriate City codes and ordinances.
• Understand legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property.
• Interpret vehicle, penal, and environmental codes to constituents.
• Analyze and compile technical information on investigations and violations.
• Apply investigative techniques useful in ensuring compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances.
• Apply rules of evidence in the development of hearing and court cases.
• Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Obtain citation and arrest authority during the time covered by the probationary period, and maintain such authority throughout employment in the classification.
• Understand, learn, and utilize computer hardware/software in daily activities.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of experience involving office and field investigations of a variety of code, ordinance, and regulation violations.
Education:
Some assignments also require State certification as a Public Health Vector Control Certified Technician (Limited).

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individual cases that do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Assist in the implementation of the comprehensive nuisance abatement and environmental health programs.
• Conduct field investigations to uncover violations of nuisance, zoning, pest infestation, noise, smoke, junk and debris, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, and related ordinances.
• Issue infraction/misdemeanor citations for violations of City and State Codes relating to nuisance, zoning, pest infestation, noise, smoke, junk and debris, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, oversized trucks in residential districts, and parking violations.
• Investigate possible violations; photograph evidence, contact responsible persons and compose letters; perform follow up investigations to ensure that remedial action has been taken; develop and maintain accurate case files.
• Prepare memos and reports on nuisance, zoning, environmental, vehicle, and junk and debris abatement cases.
• Prepare code violation cases for public hearings and court proceedings; appear at public hearings as necessary for case prosecution.
• Confer and coordinate with other agencies and City departments on the investigation and disposition of nuisance, zoning, pest infestation, noise, smoke, vehicle, litter, and related violations.
• Compile information on a variety of nuisance abatement matters.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding nuisance abatement matters.
• Coordinate with other public and private agencies to abate public nuisances.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.