City of Palmdale, California ยท 16 hours ago
Code Enforcement Officer I/II
Palmdale, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$37.61/hr - $52.93/hr
2+ years expThe City of Palmdale is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer I/II to perform technical and administrative work in enforcing the City's Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance. The role involves investigating and enforcing ordinances related to zoning, land use, health and safety, and blight, requiring both office and field work.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Answer inquiries and respond to complaints from the public regarding fire and safety hazards, abatement procedures, code and zoning regulations, and potential violations
Resolve disputes when possible regarding enforcement actions, notices to abate, citations, and/or legal action
Schedule and conduct field investigations; identify municipal and zoning code ordinance violations
Advise property owners of violations of specific codes and action necessary to comply; seek voluntary compliance
Issue notice of violations involving substandard properties
Conduct investigations regarding violations of the municipal code, take appropriate action, which may include the issuance of civil and/or criminal citations
Prepare Substandard Notices, Summary Abatement Orders and Liens to record against individual properties; receive and process requests for release of Substandard Notices and Liens
Remove illegal signs within public right-of-way, make contact with homeless population, investigate illegal dumping, contact/enforce illegal street vendors, peddlers, and panhandlers
Prepare, write and submit cases to City Attorney and/or District Attorney for action in cases of noncompliance; represent the City in court when required
Maintain records of inspection and enforcement efforts including detailed reports, correspondence, photographs, and other evidence, which may be used in legal proceedings
Confer with other County and/or State departments such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Health Department, State Parole and the Department of Animal Control as well as City departments on the disposition of complaints and violations
Obtain inspection and forcible entry warrants as needed
Incorporate the City's Strategic Plan and Values in all aspects of enforcement actions
Assist in the development and revision of zoning code provisions
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of public agency enforcement experience for Code Enforcement Officer I
Three years of enforcement experience as a Code Enforcement Officer, law enforcement officer, or similar for Code Enforcement Officer II
High school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience for both Code Enforcement Officer I and II
Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, planning, law enforcement, code enforcement or a related field for Code Enforcement Officer II
Possession of a valid California driver's license and legally required vehicle insurance and the ability to be insured with the City's insurance carrier for both Code Enforcement Officer I and II
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a P.O.S.T. (832 p.c.) certificate within one year of date of hire for Code Enforcement Officer I
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, a basic California Association of Code Enforcement Officials (CACEO) Module I certificate for Code Enforcement Officer I
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) PC 832 Arrest, Search, and Seizure Certificate for Code Enforcement Officer II
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module II certificate for Code Enforcement Officer II
Must successfully pass the background for the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as soon as practical
Benefits
The City provides 15 paid holidays per year
80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours
Employees accrue 96 hours sick leave per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
WELLNESS PROGRAM: The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION: F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
Overtime is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular 40-hour work week.
Mileage Pay: Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
Company
City of Palmdale, California
Doing my part, to help the City move in a positive direction.
201-500 employees
Funding
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