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Sacramento County · 16 hours ago

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. They are seeking a Senior Code Enforcement Officer to lead the enforcement of State and local codes related to nuisance abatement and blight control, ensuring compliance and overseeing a team of staff.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, schedule, and oversee the work of staff responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcement of State and local codes pertaining to nuisance abatement, blight control, substandard housing, zoning, abandoned vehicles, overgrown vegetation, vector infestations, and other hazardous conditions

Ensure completion of tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures

Lead and train technical staff in complex and sensitive work projects

Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff for accuracy and completeness

Compile, assess and analyze technical information, situations, and complex problems regarding compliance investigations

Make recommendations or solutions based on data and information collected

Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers, representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, and associations, supervisors, internal management and staff, and the public

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Read, interpret and explain applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, policies and legal requirements

Understand customers' perspective, concerns, needs and requests

Manage multiple cases effectively and meet deadlines when confronted with time constraints or heavy workloads

Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports

Carry out written and verbal directions

Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals

Qualification

Code enforcement knowledgeInvestigative techniquesLeadershipMentoringPublic speakingTechnical analysisConflict resolutionCommunication skillsTeam dynamicsRecord keepingCustomer serviceEnglish proficiencyTime management

Required

Two years of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Code Enforcement Officer

One year of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive, and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities

Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units in criminal justice; law enforcement; public/business administration, construction; planning; or other closely related field

Three years of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive, and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities

A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment

A valid Penal Code (PC) 832, Arrest, Search & Seizure Certification or equivalent is required within twelve (12) months of appointment to the class

Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership, mentoring, training and conflict resolution

Knowledge of team dynamics and team building

Knowledge of applicable State and local codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining but not limited to nuisance abatement; blight control; substandard housing; zoning; abandoned vehicles; overgrown vegetation; and vector infestations

Knowledge of all departmental code enforcement programs' interrelated codes, policies, procedures and goals

Knowledge of communication, negotiation, and behavioral techniques that foster collaboration and effectively achieve code compliance and related program results

Knowledge of public speaking and presentation techniques

Knowledge of legally-sound investigative and documentation techniques including collecting and cataloging evidence

Knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment

Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to lead and train technical staff in complex and sensitive work projects

Ability to plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of staff for accuracy and completeness

Ability to compile, assess and analyze technical information, situations, and complex problems regarding compliance investigations

Ability to make recommendations or solutions based on data and information collected

Ability to develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with co-workers; representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, and associations; supervisors; internal management and staff; and the public

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to read, interpret and explain applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, policies and legal requirements

Ability to understand customers' perspective, concerns, needs and requests

Ability to manage multiple cases effectively and meet deadlines when confronted with time constraints or heavy workloads

Ability to keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to carry out written and verbal directions

Ability to use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals

Ability to read, write and speak English at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Physical ability to stoop and crawl in small, low, and/or confined areas

Physical ability to climb up and down stairs

Physical ability to climb ladders and work at above-the-ground levels

Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds of equipment