THE POSITION
Under general supervision, provides journey level office and fieldwork duties in support of Code Enforcement including the investigation, inspection and enforcement of municipal and State codes, ordinances, abatement regulations, and health and safety laws for the Community Development Department.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. lncumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required
to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Performs land use and environmental inspections to ensure safety and general welfare of residents, and to maintain property values of residences; enforces City codes encompassing sub-standard buildings, zoning, vehicle abatement, nuisance abatement, land use, public health and safety, and other compliance violations; performs special event safety inspections as required.
- Answers inquiries on code violations and enforcement issues; provides advice, assistance and information within scope of authority.
- Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to environmental control, signing, building occupancy, hazards, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning, dumping, polluting, and other nuisances and code related matters.
- Receives, processes and investigates complaints from citizens and other City departments; initiates investigations and analysis based on preliminary information; compares facts to code requirements; contacts individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolving compliance issues; documents findings, and issues warnings and correction notices.
- Explains the requirements of building and safety codes, zoning, health, environmental and other local and regional ordinances to citizens.
- Following established procedures, issues letters of violation and citations to people in clear violation of City codes and State regulations; documents each citation presented to owners and agents.
- Conducts follow-up inspections and verifies compliance.
- Coordinates efforts with other City departments and law enforcement agencies, as needed.
- Maintains and updates files and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; completes required project and event documentation, daily logs and reports.
- Maintains the absolute confidentiality of all records and information.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
AND
Two years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer which includes progressively responsible public contact work with primary experience in the area of enforcement of public laws or guidelines, conducting public inspection or complaint Investigations.
Special Requirements
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses Or Certifications
Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Certified training in California Penal Code, Section 832 (PC-832) Laws of Arrest, is required within six (6) months of hire.
Benefit Summary For City Of Commerce Full-Time Employees
The following information is a brief description of benefits available for full-time employees. (For part-time employee benefits please click here: Part-Time Employee Benefits. To view Executive Management benefits, please click here: Executive Management Fringe Benefits).
Health Benefits
City paid Medical up to a cap of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. Employees may choose from the following insurance plans:
- Blue Shield Access +
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Kaiser of California
- Health Net Smart Care
- Health Net Salud y Mas
- UnitedHealthcare Signature Value Alliance
- UnitedHealthcare Signature Value EPO Harmony
- PERS Platinum
- PERS Gold
Vision Coverage Provided by VSP (Vision Service Provider)
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. This benefit includes one eye exam, one pair of lenses and a one-year supply of contact lenses per year.
Dental Coverage Provided by UMR
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents. The maximum benefit per calendar year per covered person is $2,000. The lifetime maximum benefit for orthodontic expenses per covered person is $3,000.
Life Insurance
Every full-time employee is provided Term life insurance equal to his/her annual salary with a maximum of $150,000.
Short-Term Disability Standard Insurance
Full-time employees must be employed a minimum of 30 days prior to receiving short-term disability benefits. There is a 29-day waiting eligibility period, and the maximum allotted time period is 180 days.
Long-Term Disability Standard Insurance
Coverage begins when an employee’s disability period exceeds the 180th day timeline under short-term disability. The maximum allotted time period is determined by age when the disability begins.
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Retirement Benefit
Effective July 1, 2025, NEW CalPERS employee members will commence paying an employee contribution of 9%. A new employee who is not a member of CalPERS or is a former CalPERS member who has been out of CalPERS for six (6) months or more will be eligible to enroll in the City’s 2% @ 62 Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Effective July 1, 2014 "Classic" CalPERS employee members will be eligible to enroll in the City's 2% @ 55 CalPERS Retirement formula and will contribute a 7% employee contribution towards CalPERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
See the CalPers Retirement Plan booklet or visit their website for more detailed and valuable plan information, including a retirement benefit calculator.
Deferred Compensation
The City contributes $25 per pay period and shall match an employee’s deferred compensation in an amount not to exceed 3% of the employee’s gross salary contribution per pay period.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and eligible household members. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling (888) 293-6948. This free and confidential brief counseling and referral service is designed to help employees and their household members resolve personal matters that may impact their work or home life.
Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program
Employees are eligible to participate in the Easy Eight Trip Reduction Program. Employees who carpool eight (8) days in a month are eligible to receive $25 per month for ridesharing / carpooling.
Additional Benefits
- 12 paid annual holidays
- Colonial and Aflac insurance: This is available to employees at employee cost
- City offers Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts, up to a maximum of $3,200 each per year
- Credit Union: City employees are eligible to join the F&A Federal Credit Union
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous vacation, sick leave and bereavement leave
- City participates in Social Security
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How many years of experience do you have as a Code Enforcement Officer, including work involving public interaction, enforcing laws or regulations, and conducting inspections or investigations?
- 1 year or less
- 2 years
- 3 or more years
- Required Question
