CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
PART-TIME RECRUITMENT
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The San Gabriel Community Development Department is recruiting for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer to fill one (1) current vacancy and any future vacancies at this position. This recruitment will fill a part-time hourly position based on a regular position classification. As such, this position shall be limited to a maximum of 1500 hours per year and is at-will and unbenefited. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to develop a career in code enforcement with our historic “City with a Mission.” A career with the City of San Gabriel offers excellent pay and benefits, a variety of programs and assignments, outstanding professional training and development opportunities, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate has more than three (3) years of experience working in code enforcement or a related field such as law enforcement/public safety, building inspections, and/or planning. The ideal candidate also has proven experience implementing property maintenance codes and interpreting/enforcing provisions of federal, state, and local codes, including but not limited to property maintenance, weed abatement, public nuisances, inoperative or abandoned vehicles, building code, land use (zoning), and neighborhood improvement measures. The ideal candidate also has a strong work ethic, is fair-minded and reasonable, is empathetic and compassionate, demonstrates good judgement and interpersonal tact, has outstanding communication skills, and most importantly, is a consummate professional who exemplifies outstanding public service.
SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES:
Under general supervision of the Building Official and/or the Senior Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; enforces housing quality and property maintenance ordinances; inspects property locations and investigates land use complaints; conducts investigations and enforcement actions against violators of the San Gabriel Municipal Code and other federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and ordinances; and performs other related duties as assigned.
For more detailed information regarding the job duties and minimum requirements for this position, please click the link below for the Code Enforcement Officer class specification.
Any combination of experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for this position; however, this position typically requires, at a minimum, the following:
- Three (3) years of experience working in code enforcement or a related field such as law enforcement/public safety, building inspections, and/or planning.
- High school diploma or general education equivalency (GED) required.
- Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record while employed with the city required.
- Possession of a Basic Code Enforcement Certification or attainment within 12 months of appointment required.
- Possession of a Basic Penal Code 832 Module certification or attainment within 12 months of appointment required.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
- Four (4) years or more of experience working in code enforcement or a related field such as law enforcement/public safety, building inspections, and/or planning.
- Associates' Degree, or its equivalent or higher, in public administration, criminal justice, business administration, construction management, or a closely related field.
- Certified bilingual proficiency speaking and interpreting Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Spanish.
- Two (2) years or more of work experience in local government.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications must be well prepared and organized and include the following three items as attachments: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE with item #3. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE:
This recruitment is scheduled to close at midnight on Friday, September 27, 2024, or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first. Please do not hesitate to apply as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
RECRUITMENT EXAM PLAN & SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):
The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, Management Assistant, at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.
Application Filing Period | August 27, 2024 - September 27, 2024 |
Qualifying Panel Interview Exam | Week of October 7 , 2024 |
Selection Interviews | Week of October 14, 2024 |
Pre-Employment Process | Approximately 6-8 weeks |
Target Start Date | December 9, 2024 |
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) experience and education check, and (5) professional reference check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of pre-employment processes 1-5 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. The City maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment item 1-5 if it is deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director.
GENERAL EXAMINATION, SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS:
The examination, selection, and hiring process typically includes the following:
- Application Screening: All submitted applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.
- Oral Appraisal Interview: Those passing Steps 1 and 2 will be invited to the oral appraisal interview. The oral appraisal interview is an assessment of the candidate’s experience and preparation for the position by an impartial panel of subject matter experts. Scores from the oral appraisal interview are typically weighted 100% towards the Eligibility List for the position. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on the oral panel interview to qualify for the Eligibility List.
- Eligibility List: Those attaining a qualifying score on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List for this position. Candidates on the Eligibility List are deemed qualified for the position and may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the hiring department to fill a vacancy in this position. For more information on Eligibility List requirements, please see Rule VIII of the City’s Civil Services Rules.
- Selection Interview: Candidates on the Eligibility List may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the Department to fill an immediate and/or anticipated vacancy in the position classification. A selection interview does not guarantee an offer of employment and the Department is not obligated to hire any candidate invited to a selection interview.
- Pre-Employment Process: Upon a conditional offer of employment, which requires the successful completion of a selection interview and recommendation to hire from the Department, candidates shall be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) work experience and education verification, and (5) professional reference check. Some position classifications may also require a comprehensive background check (e.g., POST Background) and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment.
DISCLAIMER:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT:
San Gabriel City Hall Phone: (626) 308-2802
425 S. Mission Drive Email: hr@sgch.org