Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
County of San Mateo
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I / II / III
County of San Mateo
$32.86 - $49.96 / Hour
The County of San Mateo's Planning and Building Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for Code Compliance Officers I / II / III.
Under general supervision, the Code Compliance Officer will perform duties to assure compliance with various land use related codes and ordinances; identify, investigate and cite building code violations; investigate and enforce applicable laws, regulations and ordinances related to various land use matters, such as zoning violations, weed abatement, public nuisances, property maintenance and abandoned vehicle abatement; process citizen complaints, perform skilled investigative research, conduct site inspections, issue notices of violation and citations; maintain records of inspections, write letters and reports, draft inspection warrants, may appear in court, and coordinate with County staff regarding possible health, building code or fire violations. Position requires extensive public contact, particularly when investigating complaints and recommending corrective actions.
Appointments to these positions may be made at the level corresponding to the experience and qualifications of the successful candidates.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, the ideal candidate will have:
At least two to three years of experience interpreting, analyzing and applying local zoning codes and coastal codes
Effective interpersonal skills, with experience explaining policies and procedures to members of the public and dealing with uncooperative or angry customers
Experience documenting activities using a permit tracking system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
SALARY
Code Compliance Officer I: $5,695.73 - $7,117.07 Monthly
Code Compliance Officer II: $6,555.47 - $8,196.93 Monthly
Code Compliance Officer III: $6,922.93 - $8,659.73 Monthly
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified and regular classified vacancies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Investigate alleged code violations in response to public complaints
Identify and investigate violations observed while in the field
Process cases in accordance with procedures and standards of the Planning and Building Division and in accordance with state and local laws
Issue notices of violation and citations
Initiate coordination with other County departments and governmental agencies in processing cases
Maintain complete and accurate records
Prepare various summary reports
Interview property owners, neighbors and others to obtain necessary information
Negotiate action plans with property owners to abate nuisances
Refer to appropriate County officials suspected violations of health, building, fire or zoning codes and ordinances
Present cases to hearing officer in charge of appeals
Initiate summary abatement process for cases where voluntary compliance is not obtained
Coordinate the summary abatement process including selecting contractors and monitoring their performance
Perform related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Code Compliance Officer I: College-level coursework in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement or related field and two years of experience in a position involving public contact which provides the knowledge and skills identified.
Code Compliance Officer II: College-level coursework in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement or related field and two years of code compliance and enforcement experience involving public contact which has included responsibility for interpreting Planning and Land Use regulatory information and making presentations.
Code Compliance Officer III: College-level coursework in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement or related field and three years of code compliance and enforcement experience involving public contact which has included responsibility for interpreting Planning and Land Use regulatory information and making presentations.
Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent
Possession of POST 832 P.C. Arrest Course certificate either at the time of employment or no later than six months after the date of employment
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of code enforcement and officer safety, such as those obtained through seminars, workshops, or certification courses from CACEO, SCACEO or equivalent organization or association
Local and state laws, ordinances and codes regulating public nuisances, zoning, health and fire safety
Safety and fire prevention methods
The organization of local government and concepts of public administration
Research and statistical methods and sources of data
Mathematical principals, tools and practices
Techniques, symbols and language used in planning, drafting and mapping
Modern office equipment, including computer and applicable software
FINAL FILING DATE: February 9, 2021
To learn more about this career opportunity and how to apply, read our job posting at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/2961678/code-compliance-officer-i-ii-iii-open-promotional?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs or visit the County jobs portal page at https://jobs.smcgov.org. Applications are only accepted online.
The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
County of San Mateo
$32.86 - $49.96 / Hour
The County of San Mateo's Planning and Building Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for Code Compliance Officers I / II / III.
Under general supervision, the Code Compliance Officer will perform duties to assure compliance with various land use related codes and ordinances; identify, investigate and cite building code violations; investigate and enforce applicable laws, regulations and ordinances related to various land use matters, such as zoning violations, weed abatement, public nuisances, property maintenance and abandoned vehicle abatement; process citizen complaints, perform skilled investigative research, conduct site inspections, issue notices of violation and citations; maintain records of inspections, write letters and reports, draft inspection warrants, may appear in court, and coordinate with County staff regarding possible health, building code or fire violations. Position requires extensive public contact, particularly when investigating complaints and recommending corrective actions.
Appointments to these positions may be made at the level corresponding to the experience and qualifications of the successful candidates.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below, the ideal candidate will have:
At least two to three years of experience interpreting, analyzing and applying local zoning codes and coastal codes
Effective interpersonal skills, with experience explaining policies and procedures to members of the public and dealing with uncooperative or angry customers
Experience documenting activities using a permit tracking system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
SALARY
Code Compliance Officer I: $5,695.73 - $7,117.07 Monthly
Code Compliance Officer II: $6,555.47 - $8,196.93 Monthly
Code Compliance Officer III: $6,922.93 - $8,659.73 Monthly
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, limited term, unclassified and regular classified vacancies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Investigate alleged code violations in response to public complaints
Identify and investigate violations observed while in the field
Process cases in accordance with procedures and standards of the Planning and Building Division and in accordance with state and local laws
Issue notices of violation and citations
Initiate coordination with other County departments and governmental agencies in processing cases
Maintain complete and accurate records
Prepare various summary reports
Interview property owners, neighbors and others to obtain necessary information
Negotiate action plans with property owners to abate nuisances
Refer to appropriate County officials suspected violations of health, building, fire or zoning codes and ordinances
Present cases to hearing officer in charge of appeals
Initiate summary abatement process for cases where voluntary compliance is not obtained
Coordinate the summary abatement process including selecting contractors and monitoring their performance
Perform related duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Code Compliance Officer I: College-level coursework in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement or related field and two years of experience in a position involving public contact which provides the knowledge and skills identified.
Code Compliance Officer II: College-level coursework in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement or related field and two years of code compliance and enforcement experience involving public contact which has included responsibility for interpreting Planning and Land Use regulatory information and making presentations.
Code Compliance Officer III: College-level coursework in planning, law, public administration, law enforcement or related field and three years of code compliance and enforcement experience involving public contact which has included responsibility for interpreting Planning and Land Use regulatory information and making presentations.
Licensure/Certification:
Possession of a class C California driver license or equivalent
Possession of POST 832 P.C. Arrest Course certificate either at the time of employment or no later than six months after the date of employment
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of code enforcement and officer safety, such as those obtained through seminars, workshops, or certification courses from CACEO, SCACEO or equivalent organization or association
Local and state laws, ordinances and codes regulating public nuisances, zoning, health and fire safety
Safety and fire prevention methods
The organization of local government and concepts of public administration
Research and statistical methods and sources of data
Mathematical principals, tools and practices
Techniques, symbols and language used in planning, drafting and mapping
Modern office equipment, including computer and applicable software
FINAL FILING DATE: February 9, 2021
To learn more about this career opportunity and how to apply, read our job posting at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/2961678/code-compliance-officer-i-ii-iii-open-promotional?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs or visit the County jobs portal page at https://jobs.smcgov.org. Applications are only accepted online.
The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.