Code Enforcement Officer/Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Summary/Class Characteristics

Code Enforcement Officer/Senior Code Enforcement Officer

The Community Development Department is seeking to fill one (1) vacancy at the Code Enforcement Officer or Senior Code Enforcement Officer level depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

For a full, detailed job description for Code Enforcement Officer, please click here .
For a full, detailed job description for Senior Code Enforcement Officer, please click here .

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE
  
  • SALARY RANGE : $75,712.00 - $105,830.40 annually 3% COLA scheduled for July 2025
  • FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING:
    • MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere). Please see the 2024 Health Plan Contribution Memo .
    • DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
    • LIFE INSURANCE: Competitive life insurance & Long-Term Disability benefits. Option to purchase additional life insurance.
    • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
    • WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future)

FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:

• CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
  • 2% at 60 for Classic CalPERS members
  • 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: voluntary participation in your choice of three plan offerings. FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE (annual amounts):

• Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service
• Sick Leave: 96 hours
• Holidays: 12 fixed days
• Personal Leave: 8 hours

Other Exceptional Benefits:

• Paid Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

The Code Enforcement Officer classification is represented by AFSCME. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 3 and the Human Resources website for additional details:
Unit 3 MOU
Employee Benefits & Information - City of Petaluma

The Senior Code Enforcement Officer classification is represented by the Petaluma Professional and Mid-Managers Association. Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for Unit 4 and the Human Resources website for additional details:
Unit 4 MOU
Employee Benefits & Information - City of Petaluma

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Summary - Code Enforcement Officer
Perform a variety of duties involved in investigation and enforcement to ensure compliance with the municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions.

Class Characteristics
General supervision is provided by a higher level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of support staff.

This is a specialist/technical and/or planning support class responsible for performing the full range of duties as assigned; responsible for specialized tasks in enforcing regulatory ordinances and codes in such areas as planning, zoning, subdivisions, encroachment, building codes, and other related areas.

Summary - Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the City's Code Enforcement and Neighborhood PreservationPrograms; including coordination of the City’s code enforcement activities.

Class Characteristics
Direction is provided by a higher-level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include the direct or indirect supervision of support staff.

The Senior Code Enforcement Officer is a single class full journey-level position responsible for the City’s Code Enforcement and Neighborhood Preservation Programs. The incumbent is expected to have specific knowledge and expertise in the program areas; exercise considerable independence in the planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising of programs; perform a full range of supervising authority and focus on providing administrative support and control, identifying and analyzing problems, and developing solutions for assigned programs and activities.

Duties

Code Enforcement Officer

Perform duties related to zoning and municipal code enforcement.

Respond to questions from the public, other divisions, and City departments on matters related to potential code violations; interpret and enforce provisions of codes, planning policies, and standards to potential applicants and the public.

Investigate reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance, and resolution violations; conduct in-the-field investigations to verify violations; advise individuals of violations and methods of abatement; seek abatement through voluntary compliance or, as necessary, through direct enforcement activities such as issuance of appropriate written warnings and violation notices; prepare and issue citations.

Coordinate and confer, as necessary, abatement actions with other departments and agencies.

Perform interdepartmental liaison work, coordinate an approach to code enforcement problems; inform involved departments of activities in a timely manner.

Maintain accurate records of inspections made and other related business conducted on behalf of the City.

Prepare reports for review and/or action by other interested individuals or agencies and for referral to the City Attorney and County court system.

Prepare and present code enforcement information and related matters to Planning Commission, City Council, community groups, and courts of law as necessary.

Explain and interpret municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions at the counter and in the field, to City staff, property owners, and the public.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Plan, organize, manage, and direct comprehensive code enforcement and neighborhood preservation programs ensuring compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Coordinate and direct city-wide code enforcement activities for general nuisance abatement, business licenses, health and welfare, streets and public areas, water and services, zoning, planning, and housing.

Provide administrative and technical support, and coordination and leadership, in the execution of day-to-day program activities.

Design, develop, and implement systems, policies, procedures, and processes for program efficiency and effectiveness.

Supervise and/or conduct specialized and generalized inspections, enforcement, and compliance activities.

Develop, write and present information, workshops, and training programs to the public, City officials, and others.

Educate, listen, and respond to issues and facilitate resolution of problems, concerns, and complaints.

Write technical reports and proposed regulations, policies, and procedures.

Explain and interpret city codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Draft notices, monitor timelines for compliance and/or abatement, prepare and send any required follow-up notices; schedule and prepare for administrative hearings.

Operate computer programs, spreadsheets, and databases.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Code Enforcement Officer

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of municipal code enforcement.

Effective inspection methods and interviewing techniques necessary to obtain investigative data.

Municipal codes, ordinances, resolutions, and policies.

Correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Research and statistical methods.

Public speaking techniques.

Effective problem solving and negotiating techniques.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

Equivalent to graduation from high school. Coursework in communications, law enforcement, planning, business administration, public administration, or a related field is desirable.

Experience:

Three years of full-time experience involving the enforcement and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations, including two years in a code inspection capacity.

Certifications/Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Possession of a California State Arrest and Firearms Certificate (PC 832) is desirable.

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Knowledge of (in addition to Code Enforcement Officer required knowledge):

Trends and developments in the areas of code enforcement and neighborhood preservation programs.

Procedures, practices and operating details of city government which includes community development, housing, neighborhood preservation, building, planning, zoning, land use, and permitting.

Code enforcement and compliance.

Effective public and community relations.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to gain such knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, urban planning, public policy, or a related field.

Experience:

Three years of related experience in a local government agency involved in regulatory and compliance functions, permit processing, and community outreach involving a high level of public contact and interagency coordination.

Certifications/Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Possession of a Code Enforcement Certificate issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers within one year of appointment.

Possession of a California State Arrest and Firearms Certificate (PC 832) within one year of appointment.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move weight up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee operates a motor vehicle to transport materials and perform job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works with use of vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Petaluma offers a wide-ranging, comprehensive benefit package including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, etc. For moreinformation regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website: https://cityofpetaluma.org/employee-benefits-information/

Closing Date/Time: 12/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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