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About The Position
The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department has an opportunity for a Code Enforcement Officer I assigned to the Special Enforcement Team (SET) located in Riverside.
The Code Enforcement Officer I performs both field and office work to ensure compliance with land use ordinances and related code provisions. The incumbent will confer with residents, business representatives, and other parties regarding the nature of municipal codes and ordinances to encourage compliance. Additionally, the Code Enforcement Officer I will investigate and report on complaints, issue warnings and citations, and perform other related duties as required.
Competitive candidates will possess knowledge and experience in state laws, municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use and zoning; addressing illegal vending; and investigative techniques, including interviewing and fact-finding related to code and ordinance compliance. Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from a state-recognized organization is highly desired.
This role may require travel to Palm Springs and Temecula locations and may operate on a rotating 9/80 schedule that includes nights and weekends.
The Code Enforcement Officer I is the entry-level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series and reports to the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer. Incumbents perform the more routine investigative and compliance work while acquiring the training and skills necessary to perform the full range of code compliance activities.
The Code Enforcement Officer I is a natural progression underfill for the Code Enforcement Officer II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Code Enforcement Officer II level upon successful completion of their probationary period, which would include a satisfactory performance evaluation and any additional qualification requirements.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department is responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
Examples Of Essential Duties
- Ensure compliance with County land use, housing, zoning, abatement, and nuisance codes and ordinances by receiving, recording, and investigating complaints regarding non-compliance.
- Contact property and business owners to schedule and conduct on-site inspections; advise residents, business representatives, and other parties of ordinance requirements and seek to gain voluntary compliance through information and education efforts.
- Document code and ordinance non-compliance by taking photographs, measurements, and recording all pertinent information from the parties involved; issue notices of non-compliance and when necessary, citations; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive files, records, reports, and correspondence.
- Maintain records of inspections and compliance efforts; prepare required documentation for legal actions; may testify in court or administrative proceedings regarding code or ordinance non-compliance; perform follow-up actions as needed to ensure compliance.
- Confer with related agencies and County departments on disposition of complaints and code non-compliance.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: One year of technical experience performing duties involving land use, zoning, building inspections, code enforcement, administration of justice, or abatement work.
Completion of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university substitute for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of the required experience.
Knowledge of: State laws and municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact finding related to code and ordinance compliance.
Ability to: Read, interpret, and research laws, rules, regulations, legal documents, legal descriptions, maps, and building plans; obtain information and evidence by on-site inspection and interviews; analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and non-compliance activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; operate standard office equipment and computer systems to retrieve and enter data.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. This position may require regular travel to various locations throughout the county to conduct field-related duties.
Completion of P.O.S.T. approved P.C. 832 training within six months of hire.
Physical/Environmental Conditions/Requirements
The Code Enforcement Officer I will:
- Walk over uneven outdoor terrain and work in a variety of environmental conditions while performing field duties.
- Be exposed to a variety of weather elements (e.g., high temperatures, rain) while performing field duties.
- Be exposed to noxious odors or smells, pollens, and various animals while performing field duties.
Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. For more information, see “Reasonable Accommodations” under APPLICATION INFORMATION.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County.
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General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org or (951) 955-9112. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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