Code Enforcement Officer II

Full Time
San Bernardino County, CA
$60,278 - $82,805 a year
Posted
Job description
The Job

Help build a better, safer future for business and residents
in one of the largest, most diverse counties in the U.S.!

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received.

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of
$ 80,392 annually.

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

3% Anticipated February 25, 2023*

San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department
is recruiting for experienced Code Enforcement Officers II, who are responsible for field and office work relating to fire hazard, public nuisance, vehicle abatement, housing, and land use ordinance enforcement. Code Enforcement Officers work with minimal supervision while in the field, conduct investigations and property surveys, and speak with property owners regarding permit and code compliance. Additional duties include maintaining records, reports, and other evidence; researching and compiling supporting data; and testifying in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. Positions may be assigned to a 4/10 schedule depending on business needs.

List will be used to fill current vacancies throughout the County and new vacancies as they arise. Positions typically report to San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Joshua Tree locations and are required to travel throughout their assigned region and throughout the County as needed. ( Applicants should submit a separate application if interested in the Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Joshua Tree assignment.)

Please note we are also currently accepting applications for Code Enforcement Officer I through 1/27/23. A separate application is required for each level.

For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer II job description.
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THE DEPARTMENT

Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement administers programs designed to protect the public's safety, welfare, and property value through enforcement of San Bernardino County ordinances and State/Federal laws relating to land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement within the unincorporated areas of the county. In addition, the Fire Hazard Abatement Program conducts surveys to identify fire hazards throughout the year; the Program responds to complaints year round in the unincorporated areas and contracting Cities and Fire Districts.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
  • Must be willing to accept any assignment as needed based on department needs. Employees work in the field and are typically assigned to a geographic area but may provide coverage to other areas as needed.
  • Travel throughout the County is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.
  • Positions are subject to evening, weekend, holiday, and call-back work.
  • Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Must possess and maintain PC832 certification.
  • Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

Minimum Requirements

Candidate must possess both Certifications and Experience as follows:

Certifications:
1) PC832 certification (Required)

AND ONE of the following:
2) Basic Certification issued by California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) or equivalent. -OR-
3) An International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification or other Code Enforcement related ICC certification or comparable certification from a similar agency.
- AND -

Experience:
Option A: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a Code Enforcement Officer experience in a public agency, which includes investigating and interpreting code and ordinance violations related to fire hazards, public nuisance, land use, residential structures, commercial structures, and vehicles.
- OR -
Option B: One (1) year of the required Code Enforcement Officer experience as above AND Two (2) additional years of full-time equivalent experience investigating and interpreting code and ordinance violations at a technical level in support of Code Enforcement Officers.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess three years journey-level experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in California, with court testimony experience and strong experience with case files, including criminal citations, administrative citations, and other supporting documentation. This ideal candidate will be results-oriented and self-motivated, with effective customer interaction, especially on difficult issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills a must.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire to be considered. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.


EEO/ADA:
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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