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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Code Enforcement Officer III

Encinitas, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $112K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer III to join the City of Encinitas. The role involves conducting investigations of code violations, managing the Proactive Code Enforcement Program, and coordinating enforcement activities with various departments and agencies.

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Responsibilities

Investigates citizen complaints regarding provisions of the Encinitas Municipal Code and Zoning Ordinance as well as the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Building Code, Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and California Vehicle Code

Interprets, applies, and enforces various codes and regulations; determines appropriate corrective action for resolution of violations

Receives and screens complaints, performs field investigations in response to Code violations; issues written notices of violation, stop work orders, and other related correspondence

Issues administrative citations; prepares cases for hearing officer; provides testimony in court

Prepares activity reports

Participates in/on a variety of meetings and/or committees

Coordinates enforcement activities among other City departments, government organizations, and regulatory agencies

Assists City Attorney in preparation of court cases; prosecutes criminal infraction cases on behalf of the City

Provides testimony in civil litigation cases; preparing declarations; giving depositions; obtaining inspection warrants; recording liens and covenants against non-compliant properties

Reviews all contested parking citations and determining if they are valid or subject to dismissal

Organizes work projects and work units to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting training sessions for employees

Develops work plans, operations plans, and public notification plans

Serves as a liaison/representative for Code Enforcement Division or the City at a variety of meetings (including neighborhood watch), on committees, with other internal departments, and/or with external agencies and businesses; represents department at local events

Coordinates voluntary compliance and public educational activities

Performs other duties as assigned of a similar nature or level

Qualification

Code EnforcementPenal Code 832 CertificationInvestigationsCourt case preparationCustomer serviceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsNegotiation skills

Required

An Associate's Degree in a related field plus at least two years of public agency working level code enforcement experience which includes investigations, enforcement and code interpretation is required

Penal Code 832 Certification

Valid California Driver's License