Description

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, receives and investigates complaints regarding zoning, housing law violations, business licensing, occupancy, land use and public nuisances; initiates enforcement action and issues citations and notices of violation; performs related duties as required.

 
Essential Functions
 

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The Community Improvement Inspector is the journey-level classification in the Community Improvement Inspector series. Incumbents, with two years of experience in code enforcement, perform both routine and complex investigations and enforcement action against violators of various City codes and ordinances, including business licensing and State housing laws. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Receives supervision from the Community Improvement Manager and work direction and guidance from the Senior Community Improvement Inspector; exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives and responds to complaints regarding zoning, sign, land use ordinance violations, business licensing and public nuisances, including occupancy; prepares case files, including the establishment of legal owner, the verification of the parcel address, and other information necessary to conduct investigations and enforcement action.
Conducts site visits or confers with City personnel regarding violations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; ensures that accurate case files are maintained; issues citations and notices of violation. 
Determines alternative methods to achieve code compliance involving application of related laws, ordinances, and regulations; consults with City Attorney, other City departments and a variety of agencies such as Police, Fire, County Health, Humane Society, etc. 
Prepares abatement letters; conducts follow-up procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communications with complainants, attorneys, and property owners involved in code violation cases.
Organizes cases for legal action, summarizing evidence gathered in the course of periodic inspections; appears in administrative hearings and/or Court to present testimony.
Investigates and enforces the City's ordinance regulating the storage and parking of inoperative vehicles on private property and the parking of overweight vehicles in prohibited zones. 
Inspects for home occupation permits by determining appropriate zoning, and inspection residence and property for code compliance; conducts annual rental inspections to ensure that properties are in compliance with a variety of codes. 
Prepares liens for substandard properties and monetary liens for collection with real property taxes. 
Provides assistance to the public and assists other City staff involved in related activities.
Performs related duties as required. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

Education: Associate degree or equivalent course credits in inspection technology, public administration, criminal justice, business or closely related field is desired, but not mandatory.
Experience:   One (1) year of experience in municipal enforcement inspection or investigation, including public contact. 

Licenses or Certification

Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
Completion of the required California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), Certified Code Enforcement Officers certificate is desired.
Completion of California Penal Code Section 832, Arrest, Search and Seizure within six-months of hire