Code Enforcement Officer- Bilingual-Spanish or Vietnamese

Under direction, performs responsible technical and public contact work in ensuring compliance with zoning, housing,dangerous building and uniform building and other related codes, rules and regulations. Reads and interprets plans, and inspects existing buildings, structures and properties to determine their conformity withcity, state and federal standards and laws pertaining to zoning, housing, building and other related codes to preventblight in the City;

inspects buildings which have been converted or altered and ensures compliance with all requiredcodes and standards. Enforces parking regulations and issues citations. Abates, or arranges for the abatement of, publicnuisances such as vacant structures/dangerous and abandoned buildings, substandard housing, unpermitted dwellings,illegal commercial occupancies, abandoned vehicles, pushcarts, shopping carts and other similar objects or conditions that could be considered public nuisances and/or potentially hazardous.

Writes detailed reports of inspections and code violations; issues citations and corrective actions to be implemented by tenants/residents/owners where violations are determined; monitors compliance with proposed corrective actions. Advises owners, tenants and contractors as to properrepair methods and materials and available financing assistance. Consults with legal staff concerning enforcementorders. Appears and may testify as an expert witness at administrative hearings and in court;

provides assistance tolegal staff in preparation of cases for prosecution; researches codes, rules and regulations for appropriate responses toinspection and code violations; coordinates enforcement activities with appropriate departments and agencies such as Business Licenses, Police Department, Public Works, County Health, Social Services, Orange County Fire Authority, the Internal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Keeps up-to-date and accurate records and prepares periodic and special reports.

Utilizes current office software applications to prepare reports, spreadsheets and correspondence; prepares correction notices, comprehensive reports, public handouts and other related documents;generates databases and other similar documents; downloads photographs; performs basic computations to determinearea and percentages; draws general plot plans as needed. Conducts initial and follow-up investigations. Meetsscheduled assignments on time; provides dependable service to the community. Interacts with coworkers and the general public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Performs other functions as assigned.

Two years of journey-level experience in code enforcement inspection, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of : building construction materials and methods
• building maintenance standards and sanitary practices
• current municipal housing, building, zoning, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and related codes and ordinances
• legalprocesses including right of entry, due process, and time limits on applicability of codes
• current office softwareapplications such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and Access
• current computer applications in a databaseenvironment
• principles of conflict resolution and safe practices when dealing with the public in confrontationalsituations

• the utilization of current office software applications such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Access and Excel
• current computer applications in a database environment

• detect substandard maintenance, poor sanitary practices, structural defects, illegal occupancies, inferior orimproperly used materials, zoning violations and fire safety hazards
• recognize construction practices which do notconform to code standards
• read and interpret plans, specifications, blueprints, maps and related documents
• drawgeneral plot plans and perform basic computations to determine area and percentages
• write detailed reports and correspondence
• use computer applications in database and word processing environments
• maintain up to date and accurate records, using appropriate software
• communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• testifyeffectively in hearings and in court
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with business and propertyowners, tenants, community groups, coworkers and the general public in a culturally diverse community
• enforceregulations with perseverance, firmness and tact
• lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs

Must possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver's License as a condition of continued employment in this classification