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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Code Enforcement Officer I - TERM

Oroville/Chico Area, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$53K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is hiring for the position of Code Enforcement Officer I within the Development Services Department of Butte County. This role involves performing technical field inspections and investigations to enforce state and county codes related to land use, public nuisances, and environmental safety.

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Responsibilities

Performs land use and environmental inspections to ensure the safety and general welfare of residents and to maintain property values of residences; interprets, explains, and enforces a variety of County and state codes and regulations encompassing sub-standard dwellings or structures, zoning, vehicle abatement, nuisance abatement, fire hazards, land use, cannabis, and other compliance violations

Receives, documents, and investigates referrals and complaints from citizens, other County departments, and other agencies; interviews witnesses; initiates investigations based on analysis of preliminary information; schedules appointments with property owners and conducts on-site inspections; contacts and notifies owners and involved parties to discuss probable violations, corrective action alternatives for resolving compliance issues, and time periods for correcting violations

Follows established procedures, issues citations, notices of violation, and warrants to individuals and organizations in violation of County codes and state regulations; documents each citation presented to owners and agents; writes arrest, inspection, and search warrants and related paperwork

Prepares required documentation for legal actions and conducts follow-up upon initiation of legal activities; testifies in court or in administrative hearings; prepares comprehensive reports, documents, and background data to substantiate violations

Conducts field inspections and aerial navigations of possible violations of County codes; observes and analyzes the violations; performs right-of-way encroachment and storm water management inspections to ensure safety and general welfare of residents and to maintain safe roadways; enforces a variety of county codes encompassing illegal right-of-way encroachments, illegal dumping, fire hazards, elicit storm water discharge, and other compliance violations

Coordinates with County Departments, Safety Officer, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), other government entities and various private companies regarding identification, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste; assesses potential for presence of hazardous waste and coordinates appropriate disposal process; maintains best practices for handling and removing hazardous waste

Conducts follow-up inspections and reissues citations where compliance has not been achieved; meets with involved parties to negotiate compliance procedures and avoid the necessity of legal actions

Researches records, parcels, history of structures, zoning, previous permits, and code cases; establishes and maintains records of inspections and related code enforcement files

Prepares grant applications, correspondence, and reports and maintains a variety of records

Monitors payment of fines imposed and fees due; works with County Collection Agency to record Abstracts of Judgments

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Code enforcement principlesField inspectionsInvestigative techniquesCustomer serviceLegal documentationRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTime management

Required

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade

One (1) year of experience in performing field inspections, site surveys, or investigations

Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application

Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations

Knowledge of principles and practices of code enforcement and land use designation

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, and standards and County codes and ordinances related to land use issues, public nuisances, storm water management, right-of-way encroachments, fire hazards, and illegal dumping

Knowledge of policies, procedures, and terminology related to code enforcement

Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and methods of interviewing and conducting investigations

Knowledge of regulations and requirements for court evidence preservation, documentation, and presentation, and court and administrative hearings processes

Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar

Knowledge of modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed

Ability to enforce a wide range of codes and regulations related to code enforcement activities and operations

Ability to explain, interpret, and enforce codes and regulations pertaining to related to land use issues, public nuisances, storm water management, right-of-way encroachments, fire hazards, and illegal dumping to County staff and the public

Ability to conduct investigations and inspections in an efficient manner and extract information from people who are reluctant to cooperate

Ability to accurately document findings and maintain appropriate records

Ability to prepare evidence and files on difficult and complex enforcement cases for hearing or court testimony

Ability to identify and safely dispose of solid waste and hazardous waste materials

Ability to assess situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed

Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments

Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines

Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax

Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Benefits

Public Safety Dispatcher Pay: POST Dispatcher Certificate: 2.5% Communication Training Officer, 3.5% Intermediate, 4.5% Advanced.

Salary Step Increases: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service.

Boot Allowance: $200.04 for each year, paid in monthly installments. Effective January 3, 2026, the $200.04 boot allowance set forth above shall expire, and all members of this Unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275.00 annually. For eligible classifications only.

Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year.

Vacation: 0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr.

Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual.

Bereavement Leave: Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family.

Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance: Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $1342.00/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees).

Life Insurance: The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost.

Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security.

Deferred Compensation: The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation program. Deposits into this plan are strictly voluntary and are made through a payroll deduction on a tax-deferred basis. The County does not make contributions to the employees' Deferred Compensation accounts.

Disability Insurance: For short-term disability, the County participates in California State Disability Insurance (SDI) fund. County employees are also covered by an employee-paid long-term disability program. The long-term disability insurance benefit is 60% of the disabled employee's biweekly wage.

Flexible Spending Program: County employees can elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Program. This program allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and/or dependent care expenses. In addition, employees can choose to have their portion of the monthly Health Plan premium withheld from their checks on a pre-tax basis as well.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $500/year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County of Butte provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services.