Code Compliance Officer

Job Overview

Under supervision of the Director of Building and Planning, performs the duties insuring community compliance of the Municipal Code; receive complaints; investigates and identify municipal code violations; take appropriate action related to the violations; keep an accurate record of all cases; perform field inspections; researches appropriate laws, codes, and regulations; work with the public at the counter; works with other Departments and Agencies such as, but not limited to, Building, Planning, Finance, Los Angeles County Public Health and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department;

and perform related duties as assigned.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

• Performs inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential properties and application of federal, state, and county codes, related regulations and restrictions, and municipal code requirements.
• Maintains related logs and records.
• Responds to oral and written inquiries; provides technical assistance to coworkers, contractors, and the public in regard to code interpretations, zoning enforcement, inspection requests, department policies and procedures.
• Conducts research and prepares reports regarding work unit activities, or regarding selected inspections, complaints and disputes.
• Provides instructions and answers questions; coordinates the scheduling and completion of projects by determining operational priorities and resolving workload problems; schedule appointments, coordinate meetings and office conferences, coordinate filing of criminal charges and testify in court proceedings.
• Maintains communication with the Director of Building and Planning.
• Investigate complaints involving violations and illegal uses of private property or public right-of-way such as noise, vehicle storage, sign placement, littering, zoning.
• Address and resolve complaints regarding compliance with the enforcement of Zoning Code and other City Ordinances.
• Conduct field investigations.
• Issue correction notices and orders to comply.
• Attends various City Commission meetings and provides information of ordinances, proposed changes, policies and procedures; research proposed ordinances as directed; prepare statistical and photographic reports on a regular basis to resolve zoning enforcement issues; perform related duties as assigned. Weekends may be required.
• Works closely with various Department and Divisions to bring properties into code compliance.

• related federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• building tools and materials; accepted safety methods
• principles and techniques of inspection
• methods of conducting zoning and substandard housing inspections.

• Read and interpret and explain building plans, specifications and federal, state, county and local codes.
• Comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational, technical, regulatory documents, including assessor’s maps, tract maps, billing and invoices, policy and procedures, policy memos, resolutions, and municipal ordinances and codes.
• Analyze unusual situations and resolve through application of codes, related requirements and restrictions.
• Deal constructively with conflict and develop effective resolutions.
• Communicate effectively in a courteous and competent manner verbally and in writing with city administrators, officials, co-workers, contractors, citizens, other agency personnel, and engineers/contractors.
• Operate a variety of automated office machines including copier, fax machine, telephone, personal computer, cell phone and peripheral equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations.
• Prioritize daily duties, projects and assignments.