Code Enforcement Officer I​/II

Code Enforcement Officer

Under general or direct supervision performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City's code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, property maintenance and other matters of public concern; investigates violations and initiates procedures to abate violations and obtain compliance including issuing notices of violations, citations, and other correspondence specifying necessary corrective actions, compliance, and compliance dates;

serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions.

Code Enforcement Officer I – This is the entry level class in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Code Enforcement Officer II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods.

Incumbents at this level are expected to become fully knowledgeable of the assigned area, and learn to perform the full range of code enforcement investigative work. Incumbents initially appointed to Code Enforcement Officer I level may progress to Code Enforcement Officer II after successfully completing one year (12 months) as a Code Enforcement Officer I with the City of Eureka and achieving the qualifications and department requirements established for progression.

Code Enforcement Officer II – This is the journey level class in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Incumbents at this level require demonstrated ability to perform a variety of responsible code enforcement duties and provide training to lower level staff as needed. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Code Enforcement Officer II level are normally filled by advancement from the Code Enforcement Officer I level.

Incumbents must already have already successfully completed a P.O.S.T.

- certified PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course and must obtain a Code Enforcement Officer – Intermediate certification from CACEO within one (1) year of hire.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Performs a variety of field and office work in support of the City's code enforcement program;
• Enforces compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations including those pertaining to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, property maintenance, neighborhood blight, and other matters of public concern;
• Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances as well as State regulations;
• Conducts investigations; interviews complainant and witnesses; inspects residential, commercial, and industrial properties for code violations; attempts to make contact with property owners or tenants in order to resolve violations and effectively work toward compliance; issues and posts warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations;
• Schedules and performs all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances;
• Prepares requests for legal action and issues administrative and misdemeanor criminal citations as necessary;
• Operates computers, smart phones, tablets and other technology to enter, process, and report data relative to complaints in an efficient and cost effective manner;
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job related activities including accurate and…