Two years of experience in construction, code enforcement, permit issuance or other building and construction related activities in a municipal government, which may include support staff experience in these areas, and one year of responsible public contact work, or any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the following knowledge and abilities:
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Santa Ana Municipal Code as it relates to code enforcement programs, of legal processes including right of entry, due process, and time limits on applicability of codes; current office software applications such as Microsoft Office, Word, Access, Excel and Outlook; 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, Word, Access, Excel and Outlook; computer applications in a database environment.
Ability to: read, interpret, explain and enforce complex policies and codes, communicate effectively and tactfully with the general public, write clear and concise reports; detect lack of property maintenance, poor sanitary practices, and zoning violations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; testify effectively in hearings and in court; establish and maintain effective working relationships with 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 1 Basic Code Enforcement 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.
