Code Enforcement Officer I/II - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Code Enforcement Department has multiple opportunities for a Code Enforcement Officer I/II located in various locations throughout Riverside County, including Riverside, San Jacinto and Perris.
The incumbent will ensure compliance with County land use, housing, zoning, abatement, nuisance codes and ordinances and state laws by receiving, recording, and investigating complaints regarding non-compliance. The selected candidate will perform code compliance investigations by researching applicable records and databases; conferring with other departments, agencies, or entities, as needed; contacting property and business owners to schedule and conduct site inspections.
The departments seeks applicants with knowledge of State laws, municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact finding related to code and ordinance compliance. Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from a state recognized organization is highly desired.
This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the County.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.
TLMA
The County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for seven county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department, Aviation, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department , Environmental Programs Department, and the Administrative Services Department.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Ensure compliance with County land use, housing, zoning, abatement, nuisance codes, and ordinances by receiving, recording, and investigating complaints regarding non-compliance.
• Perform complex code compliance investigations and resolve sensitive compliance complaints or requests; may serve in a lead capacity while out in the field or advise other Code Enforcement Officers.
• Contact property and business owners to schedule and conduct on-site inspections; advise residents, businesses, and other parties of ordinance requirements and seek to gain voluntary compliance through information and education efforts.
• Document code and ordinance non-compliance by taking photographs, measurements, and recording all pertinent information from the parties involved; issue notices of non-compliance and when necessary, citations; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive files, records, reports, and correspondence.
• Maintain records of inspections and compliance efforts; prepare required documentation for legal actions; may testify in court or administrative proceedings regarding code or ordinance non-compliance; perform follow-up actions as needed to ensure compliance.
• Confer with related agencies and County departments on disposition of complaints and code non-compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Code Enforcement Officer I
$29.72 - $39.96 Hourly
$5,150.69 - $6,927.02 Monthly
$61,808.24 - $83,124.29 Annually
Experience:One year of technical experience performing duties involving land use, zoning, building inspections, public safety, code enforcement, administration of justice, or abatement work.
Knowledge of:State laws and municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact finding related to code and ordinance compliance.
Ability to:Read, interpret, and research laws, rules, regulations, legal documents, legal descriptions, maps, and building plans; obtain information and evidence by on-site inspection and interviews; analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and non-compliance activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; operate standard office equipment and computer systems to retrieve and enter data.
Code Enforcement Officer II
$32.08 - $43.96 Hourly
$5,560.19 - $7,619.77 Monthly
$66,722.24 - $91,437.22 Annually
Option I
Experience: One year of technical experience as a Riverside County Code Enforcement Officer I performing duties which involved land use, zoning, building inspections, public safety, code enforcement, administration of justice, or abatement work.
Option II
Experience: Two years of technical experience performing duties which involved land use, zoning, building inspection, public safety, code enforcement, administration of justice, or abatement work.
All Options
Knowledge of: State laws and municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use, and zoning; the elements of planning and zoning; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact finding, related to code and ordinance compliance.
Ability to: Read, interpret, and research laws, rules, regulations, legal documents, legal descriptions, maps, and building plans; obtain information and evidence by on-site inspection and interviews; analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and non-compliance; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports; effectively communicate complex code compliance information in both verbal and written form; operate standard office equipment and computer systems.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from a state recognized organization.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
• May work weekends or evenings.
• This is a field position. Physical exposures may include, but not be limited to, weather, including temperature extremes (heat or cold), noxious odors or smells, dust, pollens, various animals, various terrains.
Other Requirements
• Possession of a valid Class "C" Driver's License is required.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. approved PC 832 training required prior to completion of probationary period.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Deadline- Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts.
What's Next:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current Code Enforcement County employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Amanda Duarte at aduarte@rivco.org
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.