Code Enforcement Officer

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Community Development Director or designee, inspects properties to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes and ordinances; interacts with the public to investigate and respond to citizen and business complaints and violations; performs other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

Inspect residential, commercial, and other properties to determine the status of compliance with City codes and policies

Coordinate work with the City Prosecutor as required

Answer complaints and citizen requests for enforcement of City ordinances covering activities or circumstances related to signing, building occupancy, nuisances, housing conditions, construction, land use, dumping, zoning violations, sanitation, refuse storage, property maintenance, and other conditions

Conduct regular field inspections

Meet with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations, or potential violations

Prepare documents, photographs, and other records as needed

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Knowledge of :

Knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations related to various land use, nuisance, public safety codes and inspection techniques and some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable.

Ability to :

Prepare, organize, and maintain field data, reports, and systems; analyze complex situations, problems, and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions

Communicate effectively with others orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, employees, supervisors, and the general public

Effectively handle stressful situations and deal with difficult or angry people

Education and Experience :

High school graduated or equivalent. Experience in code enforcement, inspection or investigation activities involving substantial public contact is desired.

License / Certificates :

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license with a safe driving record is required and must be maintained during the course of employment. A Penal Code 823 (PC823) Certification is required. The certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Indoor and outdoor environments; work alone; travel from site to site; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather conditions, and potentially hostile environments.

Physical :   Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; to lift, carry, push, and / or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations; to operate equipment and vehicle; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision : See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing : Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The City of Hermosa Beach places a high priority on the health and safety of our City’s workforce and our community. Consistent with that commitment, in light of the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that all City staff members, Commissioners / Board Members, contractors, and volunteers of our City be fully vaccinated. All City staff members must be fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021, as a condition of employment. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation under a medical / disability or religious exemption.

The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all City staff members and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.