Code Enforcement Technician - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Code Enforcement Department has an opportunity for a Code Enforcement Technician in Perris.
The incumbent will be assigned to handle investigations involving inoperative, wrecked, dismantled, or abandoned vehicles within an assigned area. This position will respond to public and private property to identify and assess vehicles potentially in violation of County ordinance(s); to document conditions in violation; to educate the public as to ordinance requirements and compliance measures; and to take administrative or civil enforcement action to ensure compliance is achieved. Additionally, the selected candidate will respond to and handle parking violation complaints; post-case-related notices; provide field support to Code Enforcement officers collecting evidence of violations on private and public property; provide clerical and office support to an office and/or assigned team.
The department seeks applicants with strong customer service experience and experience providing clerical support in a department performing land use, zoning, building, public safety, or related investigative or abatement activities. Competitive candidates will possess experience in inspections, investigations, public contact, and vehicle identification. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and those who have a current P.O.S.T. PC 832 certification are highly desired.
The Code Enforcement Technician is an entry-level classification and reports to a Supervising Code Enforcement Officer. This classification is characterized by the primary responsibility for the routine investigative community development preservation support work, which does not involve frequent interaction with members of the public in the performance of field inspections. Incumbents provide support and receive direction from Code Enforcement Officers and unlike Code Enforcement Officers, the incumbents do not issue citations or perform complex investigations.
Possible Schedules: 4/10, 9/80, 5/40 (M-F) and may include some weekend or evening hours.
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, Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department , Environmental Programs Department, Aviation Department, and the Administrative Services Department.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Perform drive-by investigations to observe storage of wrecked, dismantled, and inoperable vehicles.
• Carry out routine initial and follow-up inspections related to the accumulation of rubbish in residential neighborhoods, illegally occupied andunpermittedmobile homes and recreational vehicles, and illegally parked vehicles in spaces designated for disabled persons.
• Contact property and business owners on behalf of Code Enforcement Officers to schedule and conduct on-site inspections; receive complaints from and provide information to residents, business representatives, and other parties of ordinance requirements and refer contacting party to the appropriate staff.
• Document code and ordinance non-compliance by taking preliminary photographs and measurements, and recording pertinent facts; identify issues of non-compliance and, when necessary, refer matters for further investigation to bring to applicable code and ordinance standards.
• Maintain records of inspections and compliance efforts in support of Code Enforcement Officers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.
And Required Experience: One year of providing clerical support in a department performing land use, zoning, building, public safety, or related investigative or abatement activities.
Knowledge of: Basic understanding of state laws and municipal and County codes and ordinances governing land use and zoning; techniques of fact finding related to code and ordinance compliance.
Ability to: Understand, interpret, and apply basic laws, ordinances, rules, legal descriptions, maps, legal documents, and regulations in specific situations; follow oral and written instructions; obtain information and evidence; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate basic code information effectively in both verbal and written form; prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents; operate standard office equipment and computer systems to retrieve and enter data.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
• Will work some weekends or evenings.
• Ability to manipulate electronic devices (cell phones, digital cameras), and carry up to 15 lbs. daily.
• 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, and various terrains.
Other Requirements
• Possession of a valid Class "C" Driver's License is required at the time of application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans 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. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).
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/ .
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all candidates.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside Transportation employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
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.
For specific questions regarding this position, 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.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
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.
