CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

**WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITSENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.** **The [City of Torrance](https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e11911255ee04ae9aa83ec7a980e4e8d) is recruiting for a** [**Code Enforcement Officer**](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/torranceca/classspecs/newprint/1535178) **to be part of the** [**Community Development**](https://www.torranceca.gov/Government/Departments-Offices/Departments-Offices/Community-Development)**Team!** **The Department**The **Community Development Department** oversees and initiates plans for: economic growth; commercial, industrial, and residential development and re-development; zoning; code enforcement; permitting; and building inspections. The Department has 70 employees over 10 different divisions: Administration, Development Services, Environmental & Noise Abatement, Downtown, Housing, GIS, Plan Check, Building Inspection, Engineering, and Permit Center. **The Division******The [**Neighborhood Services Division**](https://www.torranceca.gov/Government/Departments-Offices/Departments-Offices/Community-Development/Neighborhood-Services-Division) provides a number of services that preserve the appearance, character and quality of our neighborhoods and our community. These efforts promote and maintain the high standards that make Torrance such a desirable place to live and do business. Services provided under the **Code Enforcement** unit include investigating violations related to property maintenance (e.g., junk, weeds), unpermitted construction, illegal land use, noise complaints, and abandoned vehicles, while encouraging voluntary compliance through education. **The Position** The Community Development Department's Neighborhood Services Division is seeking a **Code Enforcement Officer** to respond to, investigate, and analyze reported violations of the municipal code such as zoning regulations, noise standards, signage, property maintenance, and environmental ordinances. The **Code Enforcement Officer** reviews building and permit applications to determine zoning and environmental regulations compliance; assists builders in correcting plans to comply with the City planning, environmental, and zoning laws and regulations; inspects and monitors new and existing developments to enforce municipal codes and environmental regulations; prepares code enforcement case records and reports; and performs related duties as required. ***Incumbents must be*** ***able and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, and evenings. Schedules change based on the department's operational needs. The current schedule for the vacant position is:*** *Week 1 - Sunday: 7AM-5PM; Monday and Tuesday: Off; Wednesday: 12PM-9PM; Thursday - Saturday: 7AM-5PM* *Week 2 - Sunday: 7AM-5PM; Monday-Wednesday: Off; Thursday - Saturday: 7AM-5PM* For more information about the duties of the position, click **[here](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/torranceca/classspecs/newprint/1535178)**. **Education and Experience** *Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying.* A *typical way* of *obtaining the necessary know/edge and abilities is:* Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of public contact work experience relating to the interpretation and enforcement of municipal rules and regulations, complaints procedures, zoning enforcement, code enforcement, or related field. *Experience in code enforcement in a governmental agency or closely re…