Supervising Code Enforcement Officer - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento County, CA

Sacramento County, CA

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Sacramento, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

Come join one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers**Under direction, the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for conducting investigations to ensure compliance with and enforcement of State and local codes pertaining to nuisance abatement, blight control, substandard housing, zoning, abandoned vehicles, overgrown vegetation, vector infestations, and other hazardous conditions; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, mentoring, and training
Team dynamics and team building
Applicable State and local codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining but not limited to nuisance abatement; blight control; substandard housing; zoning; abandoned vehicles; overgrown vegetation; and vector infestations
Formal structures and informal relationships within code enforcement environment
Communication, negotiation, and behavioral techniques that foster collaboration and effectively achieve code compliance and related program results
Public speaking and presentation techniques
Research methods and sources of information utilized in order to collect and report information, resolve problems, and answer questions
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Plan, coordinate, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff
Investigate and resolve disciplinary issues
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Make sound decisions and independent judgments within established guidelines
Monitor and interpret budgets and other financial documents
Develop and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with coworkers; representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies, and associations; supervisors; internal management and staff; and the public
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Read, interpret and explain applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, policies and legal requirements
Understand customers' perspective, concerns, needs and requests
Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise reports
Carry out written and verbal directions
Use current technologies, tools, and equipment to achieve program goals
Read, write and speak English at the level necessary for satisfactory job performance

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Either:

One year of full-time, paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Code Enforcement Officer.

Or:

2a.

Two years of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities.

One of the two years must have been in a lead capacity;

And
2b.

Successful completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 semester (27 quarter) units in criminal justice; law enforcement; public/business administration, construction; planning; or other closely related field.

Or:

Four years of full-time, paid experience in the public sector performing difficult, sensitive and technical zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, code enforcement or related activities. One of the four years must have been in a lead capacity or higher.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

Driver's License:
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.

Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification:

A valid Penal Code (PC) 832, Arrest, Search & Seizure Certification or equivalent is required within twelve (12) months of appointment to the class.

Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate certificate may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Physical Abilities:
Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to: