Code Enforcement Officer

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The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
• Implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs to enhance the quality of life for Fremont residents and businesses

The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.

A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical examination, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: human resources.

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Under supervision, performs investigative abatement work and enforcement work for State and local codes, ordinances and approval conditions related to use, maintenance and safety of land and structures; performs related duties as required.

This entry level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series reports to the Senior Code Enforcement Officer and is characterized by the responsibility to learn to conduct investigations related to land use, zoning, dangerous structures, health and safety, signs, weed abatement and related municipal codes and ordinances, to determine violations and to gain compliance. Incumbents' assignments, objectives and work methods are specified, politically sensitive work is referred to the supervisor, review of work is ongoing and responsibility for achieving work objectives rests with a supervisor.

It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Officer II by the latter's technical expertise, responsibility to perform fully qualified journey level work with a minimum of supervision and responsibility to provide training and technical expertise to Code Enforcement Officer I incumbents. Incumbents of this classification must advance to Code Enforcement Officer II by completion of probation, or will not successfully complete probation.

• Receives complaints of violations of city codes and ordinances for residential, commercial and industrial property in an assigned geographic area.
• Reviews case files, zoning, general plan and tract maps and other documentation relating to property involved in complaint.
• Conducts interviews, field investigations and site surveillance.
• Determines compliance requirements.
• Explains violations and alternative mitigation measures.
• Issues Warning Notices and Notices to Appear.
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other agencies.
• Generates reports and conducts research using computer.
• Assists processing of abatement orders.
• May review planning applications for…