Code and Building Enforcement Officer Entry Level

**To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:** - **D.M.V. printout (not older than 3 months)** - **Possess an Associate’s Degree or two (2) full academic years of attendance at an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, construction technology, administration of justice or another related field.** Under direction from the XXXX (Director or Supervisor of identified Department) or his/her designee, performs work of routine difficulty to secure compliance with zoning regulations, Municipal Codes and related Government Codes, Uniform Housing Codes (including Uniform Codes for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings). Resolve issues within established policy. This classification receives direct supervision and administrative direction from the XXXX (Director or Supervisor of identified Department) or his/her designee. *Disclaimer*- *This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* - Interpreting the Municipal Code and other applicable regulations during investigation of complaints and/or other violations - Investigates routine complaints from the public, City departments, or other public agencies. - Prepares detailed reports on building conditions and violation. - Prepares periodic activities reports and correspondences. - Prepares and processes appropriate corrective orders, and acts to enforce and gain necessary compliance with, but not limited to, appropriate zoning, housing, and local or state codes and ordinances. - Coordinates with other department and agencies to assess jurisdiction in terms of code violations being pursued and in assisting the public in obtaining solutions to code violations. - Issues stop-work orders when appropriate. - Issues correction notices and citations. - Prepares, documents, and tracks procedures set forth in the City Municipal Code for the abatement of public nuisances. - Works with the Office of the City Attorney and Municipal Court when legal action is necessary. - Provides court testimony when required. - Maintain a close working relationship with the City departments, County departments and agencies, as well as state agencies to facilitate the City’s codes enforcement program and obtain assistance in the prosecution of investigations. - Investigates complaints concerning new construction or work involving permits. - Conducts field inspections of building sites in process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with building and related codes and regulations, for safe application of construction and installation practices. - Inspects sites and buildings before construction or alteration to determine practicability of plans, compliance, and regulations, and validity of permits. - Researches ownership and lien holders of subject properties. - Enforces deadlines, tracks cases and documents the procedures taken by the City to hold responsible parties accountable to abating code violations. - Interacts with the public in potentially volatile situations. Resolves disputes in a tactful and productive manner. - Prepares and maintains a comprehensive file system of investigations and inspections. - Prepares and provides timely and comprehensive reports. - Performs a variety of other duties as assigned. *The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.* **Knowledge of:** - Uniform Codes related to housing, abatement of dangerous buildings, and applicable Delano Municipal Codes. - Applicable laws and ordinances regulating building construction and zoning. - Maintaining complete files, investigative records and other relevant evidence for use in administrative and legal proceedi…