Two years of journey-level experience in code enforcement inspection, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: building construction materials and methods; building maintenance standards and sanitary practices; current municipal housing, building, zoning, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and related codes and ordinances; legal processes including right of entry, due process, and time limits on applicability of codes; current office software applications such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Access; current computer applications in a database environment; principles of conflict resolution and safe practices when dealing with the public in confrontational situations.
Skill in: the utilization of current office software applications such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Access and Excel; current computer applications in a database environment.
Ability to: detect substandard maintenance, poor sanitary practices, structural defects, illegal occupancies, inferior or improperly used materials, zoning violations and fire safety hazards; recognize construction practices which do not conform to code standards; read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, maps and related documents; draw general plot plans and perform basic computations to determine area and percentages; write detailed reports and correspondence; use computer applications in database and word processing environments; maintain up to date and accurate records, using appropriate software; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; testify effectively in hearings and in court; establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and property owners, tenants, community groups, coworkers and the general public in a culturally diverse community; enforce regulations with perseverance, firmness and tact; lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver's License as a condition of continued employment in this classification.
Must possess and retain a valid Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) P.C. 832 Certificate (Powers of Arrest) as a condition of continued employment in this classification.
Must possess and retain a valid California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module I (Basic) Certification or Code Enforcement Officer Academy Certification from Santiago Canyon College as a condition of continued employment in this classification.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. in order to place shopping carts and other objects onto the back of a truck.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
Possession of additional code enforcement certifications from CACEO and/or one or more certifications from the International Code Council (ICC).
SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be available to work any shift, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work special task force operations, sometimes during late evenings.
Must be able to walk for extended periods of time, in varying weather conditions; must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, squat, and reach above his/her head; must be able to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs.
