Code Enforcement Officer I​/II​/SR

The full salary range for this position is as follows:
Code Enforcement Officer I - $39.11 to $49.93 / Code Enforcement Officer II - $43.14 to $55.05/ Senior Code Enforcement Officer - $47.55- $60.68. Expected hiring range is as follows:
Code Enforcement Officer I - $39.11 to $43.14 / Code Enforcement Officer II - $43.14 to $47.55/ Senior Code Enforcement Officer - $47.55- $52.42.

The Code Enforcement Officer I/II/SR performs responsible technical and administrative work in the enforcement of the provisions of the City's Municipal Code and the Palmdale Zoning Ordinance; to investigate and enforce applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to, zoning, land use, health and safety, blight, and graffiti involving both office and field work.

Code Enforcement Officer I is the entry-level class in the Code Enforcement series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Code Enforcement II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level class.

Code Enforcement Officer II is the full journey level class in the Code Enforcement series and is distinguished from the Code Enforcement Officer I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned with only minimal instruction or assistance. Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Code Enforcement Officer I class.

On occasion, as assigned, this position may monitor work efforts performed by Code Enforcement Officer I and Neighborhood Compliance Officers.

Positions at this level perform the most difficult duties; possess a specialized technical or functional expertise. Incumbents are assigned significant responsibilities above the advanced journey level, possess specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience, and exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of their duties. Positions in this class may be flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Code Enforcement Officer II class.

• Answer inquiries and respond to complaints from the public regarding fire and safety hazards, abatement procedures, code and zoning regulations, and potential violations.
• Resolve disputes when possible regarding enforcement actions, notices to abate, citations, and/or legal action.
• Schedule and conduct field investigations; identify municipal and zoning code ordinance violations.
• Advise property owners of violations of specific codes and action necessary to comply; seek voluntary compliance.
• Issue notice of violations involving substandard properties.
• Conduct investigations regarding violations of the municipal code, take appropriate action, which may include the issuance of civil and/or criminal citations.
• Prepare Substandard Notices, Summary Abatement Orders and Liens to record against individual properties; receive and process requests for release of Substandard Notices and Liens.
• Remove illegal signs within public right-of-way, make contact with homeless population, investigate illegal dumping, contact/enforce illegal street vendors, peddlers, and panhandlers.
• Prepare, write and submit cases to City Attorney and/or District Attorney for action in cases of noncompliance; represent the City in court when required.
• Maintain records of inspection and enforcement efforts including detailed reports, correspondence, photographs, and other evidence, which may be used in legal proceedings.
• Confer with other County and/or State departments such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles County Probation Department, Health Department, State Parole and the Department of Animal Control as well as City departments on the disposition of complaints and violations.
• Obtain inspection and forcible entry warrants as needed.
• Incorporate the City's Strategic Plan and Values in all aspects of enforcement actions.
• Assist in the development and revision of zoning code provisions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; establish schedules and methods for code enforcement and neighborhood compliance inspections and enforcement activities.
• Supervise, train, motivate, direct, and review the work of staff…