Code Enforcement Officer I

About This Role

This entry-level Code Enforcement Officer position involves learning and developing code enforcement knowledge and abilities to ensure compliance with State and local codes and regulations in support of a jurisdiction’s local code enforcement program.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of office and field tasks to ensure compliance with State and local codes and regulations
• Learn, reference and enforce applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to property maintenance, zoning, nuisances, housing conditions, and other public concerns
• Serve as a resource and provide information on regulations to interested parties
• Conduct inspections of a routine nature, learning specific methods and techniques of inspection and code compliance work
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with the public, jurisdictional staff, and CSG employees
• Maintain accurate and timely file and record keeping for assigned code enforcement matters
• Become proficient in the use of existing databases and resources utilized
• Maintain and provide safekeeping for all assigned company and jurisdictional property
• Adhere to all company and jurisdictional standard operating procedures and directives
• Drive to assigned locations and other assigned sites

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to pass and obtain a PC 832 Certification from an accredited college or law enforcement agency within six (6) months of placement
• Ability to acquire a Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certification (Module 1) from CACEO or ICC within one (1) year
• Ability to adequately carry out the job requirements as a Code Enforcement Officer I

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Entry level position, incumbents may have only limited related work experience. Preferably one year experience as a Code Enforcement Officer I or equivalent.

Nice to Have

• Background and competency of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to make creative and solutions-oriented decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communications skills
• Experience as a Code Enforcement Officer I or equivalent for a minimum of one (1) year
• Experience in working with the public, planning, law enforcement, building or other transferable skillsets

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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