Overview

The Code Enforcement Officer III is the advanced journey level class in the Code Enforcement Officer series and is responsible for performing the full scope of assigned duties.  Incumbents are skilled in making complex inspections and enforcing codes and regulations in a broad range of building and related codes. Under general supervision performs the most complex assignments in the inspection of residential dwellings and commercial buildings to identify violations and to cite and enforce provisions of the City Municipal Code and California Health and Safety Code; recommends improvements in neighborhoods with regard to unsafe and substandard buildings; performs other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The work requires independence and discretion in working with the public and in conducting field inspections. The incumbent is expected to be able to provide lead direction to lower level staff.  This classification differs from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for overall management of the Code Enforcement Division.

Essential Functions

• Patrols and conducts field inspections of parcels of land, structures, vehicles and stored materials to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances and state laws; investigates citizen complaints and takes appropriate action; obtains statements from complainants; re-inspects properties to ensure continued compliance.
• Photographs violations; gathers evidence for court proceedings; posts notices relating to required abatements; cites vehicles and coordinates the removal of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles; maintains reports on vehicle towing activities.
• Maintains records and reports related to enforcement activities; composes and types correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents; enters and retrieves information from automated records systems; operates communications equipment.
• Responds to the most complex and difficult questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff and other agencies; provides information as appropriate and resolves service issues and complaints; cooperates with neighborhood improvement groups and organizations interested in neighborhood beautification, improvement and clean up.
• Provides technical and professional advice; prepares and coordinates reports and presentations on current code enforcement and abatement issues for City Council, community groups and regulatory agencies; prepares new ordinances and revisions to existing ordinances
• Schedules inspections occasionally in pre-determined residential and/or commercial areas; responds to emergencies involving expedited code enforcement activities.
• Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the field of abatement and code enforcement, including legislation, court rulings and professional practices and techniques; evaluates their impact and recommends policy and procedural modifications accordingly.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a minimum of 3 years full time work experience as a Code Enforcement Officer II with the City of Madera or an equivalent government agency
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of, or ability to immediately obtain, a valid Class C California drivers license
• Completion of PC 832 Laws of Arrest course  
• Certified Basic and Advanced Code Enforcement Certificates from the Sacramento Training Center or equivalent professional certification 
• Completion of some coursework in mediation, arbitration and administrative law

Additional Information

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list. Appointment will be contingent upon an extensive background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.

The examination process may consist of the following parts: Application Package Review: Qualifying Only; Oral Interview: 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.  

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at (559) 661-5404.

Applicants may be eligible for Veterans Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.