Daly City

Code Enforcement Officer (20385932)

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Code Enforcement
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San Francisco/Peninsula
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Full-Time
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Until filled or until 200 applicants
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$8,363.00-$10,168.00 Monthly
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Location

333 90th Street Daly City, 94015

Description

Application filing deadline Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately

Interviews- TBD

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

DEFINITION

Under minimal supervision of the Director of Economic and Community Development or designee, through public education and enforcement, the Code Enforcement Officer seeks compliance with City Municipal codes, ordinances, conditions of approval and resolutions in planning, zoning and related areas. This is a working supervisorial position that has the responsibility of managing the Code Enforcement Unit while monitoring specific cases. Coordinates joint code enforcement activities with other City divisions and agencies. Establishes and maintains a citywide monitoring system for code enforcement cases. Attends training to achieve and/or maintain Code Enforcement Officer certification. Performs related work as required. 

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Investigates reported violations of municipal codes, ordinances and resolutions and, as necessary, pursues voluntary compliance or direct enforcement. Educates the public regarding code requirements. Conducts field inspections, gathers supporting evidence, maintain case files and, as necessary, prepares reports regarding violations. Effectively creates and administers a management protocol that quickly and fairly resolves code enforcement matters. Prepares compliance schedules for violators that help lead them to full compliance with respect to the severity and circumstances of the case. May prepare and present information to the Planning Commission, City Council, Administrative Hearing Board and courts of law. Coordinates joint code enforcement activities Citywide. Collects and maintains statistics on citywide code enforcement activities and prepares reports for staff, Council and others. Speaks before neighborhood and civic groups about the Code Enforcement Program, its goals and objectives. Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff involved in the enforcement of nuisances in the building, zoning, and related codes. The Officer shall regularly report back to their direct supervisor the activities of the Code Enforcement Unit with recommendations and suggestions on how to resolve and improve operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Basic law enforcement and investigation techniques. Municipal codes, ordinances and resolutions related to planning and zoning. Effective and efficient techniques of public education, field inspections for code compliance, gathering and analyzing evidence and data, preparing and presenting reports. Fully trained in all procedures and policies related to standard code enforcement processes and best practices.

Ability to: Read, understand and interpret laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions and other documents associated with enforcement duties. Recommend appropriate City policies for code enforcement; assist in drafting ordinances and policies as appropriate. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Prepare and make verbal presentations to small and large groups. Prepare factually clear, concise and complete written reports and correspondence. Work cooperatively with the public, City officials and co-workers.

Highly developed customer service skills that facilitate tactful interaction with the public to gain voluntary compliance with City codes and with City staff and outside agencies. Identify code violations; exercise proper judgment in determining the degree of compliance with various laws and determine appropriate course of action. Assist City staff with interpretation and application of the Code as it relates to planning issues. Coordinate enforcement and inspection functions with other City departments. Organize and execute a system to monitor and record City joint code enforcement activities. Follow established work procedures and practices. Work a varied schedule, independently and with initiative. Interact positively and cooperate with co-workers, respond politely to customers, work as a team member, function under demanding time pressure, respond in a positive manner to supervision, and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related degree. Additional education and training in writing, public speaking and areas related to code enforcement desirable. An additional three (3) years of full-time, relevant, municipal code enforcement experience may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree.

Experience: A minimum of six years of full-time, relevant, municipal code enforcement experience, including public contact experience, requiring field investigation, public speaking and enforcement of planning and zoning codes.

Certification: Possess, or obtain within 12 months from hire date, current certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers). Certification as a Housing Inspector from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is desirable. PC 832, Module A (California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training) or similar police training is desirable. ICBO certificate and/or training are highly desirable. 

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Ideal Candidate

Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related degree. Additional education and training in writing, public speaking and areas related to code enforcement desirable. An additional three (3) years of full-time, relevant, municipal code enforcement experience may be substituted for the Bachelors Degree.

Experience: A minimum of six years of full-time, relevant, municipal code enforcement experience, including public contact experience, requiring field investigation, public speaking and enforcement of planning and zoning codes.

Certification: Possess, or obtain within 12 months from hire date, current certification as a Code Enforcement Officer from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers). Certification as a Housing Inspector from the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is desirable. PC 832, Module A (California Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training) or similar police training is desirable. ICBO certificate and/or training are highly desirable. 

License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Benefits

 MISCELLANEOUS/UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES

I        HEALTH & WELFARE

 

A.    Section 125 Options - Available to all eligible full-time employees.

 

  1. Cafeteria Plan Options with Lump Sum – Effective December 2019, the City shall contribute to the monthly Cafeteria Allowance allocated specifically for the mandated purchase of insurance coverage as follows:
  • No coverage:  $500.00 (for employees hired after January 31, 2020)
  • No coverage:  $1180.00 (for employees hired before January 31, 2020)
  • Employee Only:  100% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium (for employees hired before January 1, 2020, the employee only cafeteria allowance shall remain frozen at $1330.00 per month until it equals the employee only Kaiser rate.)
  • Employee +1: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.
  • Employee +2: 95% of the CalPERS Kaiser Bay Area medical premium.

 

                 Mandated:

 

                 Dental/Orthodontia (Eff. 01/01/2020) - Employee pays full premium: $117.30/mo.

 

                 Maximum Annual Dental Benefit:             $1,500 Non-PPO/$1,600 PPO                                              

                 Maximum Lifetime Orthodontia Benefit:     $2,000

 

                 City-sponsored Short/Long Term Disability – The employee pays the full premium of $35.00/mo.

 

                 City-sponsored Group Term Life (Eff. 04/01/2021) – Employee pays full premium ($0.235 per $1K). Coverage varies from $25K-$40K. Majority at $25K.

 

            Coverage

             Amount       Position                                                                                                 

 

$25,000       All Miscellaneous/Unrepresented employees except those reflected under $40,000 coverage.

 

$40,000      Assistant to the Director of Public Works, Senior Management Analyst, Management Analyst, Risk Manager, Chief of Operations, Collection & Distribution Systems Supervisor, and Plant & Equipment Maintenance Supervisor.

 

                 Optional:

 

                 Medical: PERS basic health plans offered and employees may purchase coverage with remaining monies after mandated purchases. If total monthly health premium exceeds amount of any remaining monies, employee pays difference via payroll deduction. Unused monies from applicable monthly amount are applied to wages.

 

                 Additional Term Life Insurance - Available in $10,000 increments between $1K and $750K not to exceed 5 times Annual Earnings for member. Also available for spouse and children. Rates vary depending on age of the employee.

 

Voluntary Vision – Superior Vision offers coverage for exams and frames & lenses or contact lenses. Monthly premium varies from $8.14 for an Employee Only plan to $28.40 for an Employee + Family plan.   

 

  1. Vision Reimbursement Program - Effective 1/1/2020 and each calendar year thereafter, employees and their dependents are eligible for a maximum reimbursement of $200.00 per year for frames or lenses.

 

II         RETIREMENT - PERS 3% At Age 60 for classic members and 2%@62 for new members per the Public Employee Pension Reform Act of 2013

 

  3% @ Age 60 for Classic Members Effective 01/01/2013; Third Level of 1959 Survivor Benefit, One Year Final compensation, annual cost of living allowance (3%); Pre-Retirement Optional Settlement 2 Death Benefit.

 

         2% @ Age 62 for New Members Effective 01/01/2013; Three Year Final Compensation

 

          Employer contribution:         45.826% (includes 7.596% bond) effective 07/01/21

          Employee contribution:        8.00% for Classic Members or 6.50% for New Members

         

Employee shall pay an additional 0.75% towards the employer share of the PERS contribution.      

 

The City pays 0% of employee contribution. In lieu, the City provides 414h, a one-time, irrevocable option for employee to elect to have his or her mandated PERS member contribution picked up by the City. Electing this option authorizes the City to designate the mandatory contribution on a tax-deferred basis.

 

Effective 7/1/2008, a retiring employee shall place 100% of eligible Sick Leave Cash Out into the City sponsored Retiree Health Savings Account. Sick leave cash out is eliminated for all employees hired after July 1, 2020.

 

The retiree health benefit for all employees hired on or after ratification of this Agreement shall be limited to the PEMHCA minimum.

 

III      HOLIDAYS - 12 paid holidays per year**

 

FLOATING HOLIDAYS –Specific WWR titles accrue 9 paid holidays per year (@8 hours per holiday) and receive 40 hours of floating holiday per year.

 

** Per Resolution 21-104

 

IV       SICK LEAVE - Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 working days/year. Pay out is 1/2 of employee’s total accrued sick leave hours (up to 1600 hours) and applies ONLY at retirement, death, or abolishment of position. (for employees hired before July 1, 2020)

 

 V       VACATION - Employees accrue vacation days after completion of service years reflected below.                        

 

     Completed Years of Service                  # Days Received

          After 1                                                   13

          After 5                                                   18

          After 13                                                 23

          After 21                                                 28

 

Classifications with floating holidays in WWR accrue vacation dates as follows:

 

            Years during which Vacation is Earned           Accrual Rate

          Accrues from initial employment date                 10 days/year    

          Accrues after 4th anniversary date                      15 days/year             

          Accrues after 12th anniversary date                    20 days/year             

          Accrues after 20th anniversary date                    25 days/year                 

 

VI       CERTIFICATION/INCENTIVE PAY

 

          Classifications in Department of Water & Wastewater Resources listed below will receive educational incentive pay for possession of certification 4% per grade as indicated below:

 

Classification

Lead Plant & Equipment Maintenance Mechanic

CWEA

Mechanical Technologist Grade

 

% Effective   
9/2017
Max 16%

 

1

 

4%

 

2

 

4%

 

3

 

4%

 

4

 

4%

 

Classification

Collection System Field Supervisor

Collection System Manager

CWEA

Collection System Maint

 

% Effective   
9/2017
Max 16%

 

1

 

4%

 

2

 

4%

 

3

 

4%

 

4

 

4%

 

Classification

Distribution System Field Supervisor

Distribution System Manager

CWEA

Water Distribution

 

% Effective   
9/2017
Max 20%

 

1

 

4%

 

2

 

4%

 

3

 

4%

 

4

 

4%

 

5

 

4%

Classification

Laboratory Supervisor

Laboratory Technician

CWEA

Laboratory Analyst

 

% Effective   
9/2017
Max 16%

 

1

 

4%

 

2

 

4%

 

3

 

4%

 

4

 

4%

 

Classification

Project Development Coordinator

SWRCB

 

% Effective   
9/2017
Max 20%

 

1

 

4%

 

2

 

4%

 

3

 

4%

 

4

 

4%

 

5

 

4%

 

Classification

Safety & Training Compliance Officer

Board of Certified Safety Professional CSP or ARM

 

% Effective   
9/2017
Max 8%

 

1

 

4%

 

2

 

4%

 

         

 

The Environmental Resources and Compliance Officer classification shall be eligible for 4% incentive pay for possession of Grade 1 CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector- and 8% educational incentive pay for possession of NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Certified Stormwater Inspector – Municipal.

 

 The Safety & Training Compliance Officer shall receive 4% per certification for Certification by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or an Associate Risk Manager (ARM) (maximum 8%)

 

The Plant & Equipment Maintenance Manager, Collection/Distribution System Manager, and Chief of Operations classifications are eligible for 5% educational incentive for possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and an additional 5% for possession of a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Per Resolution 20-46, Public Works Maintenance Supervisors shall be eligible for the education/certification pay consistent with the Lead Public Works Maintenance Workers they supervise.

 

VII       MILEAGE – Effective January 1, 2022, reimbursement rate is 58.5 cents per mile.

Special Instructions

Application filing deadline Open Until Filled- Apply Immediately

Interviews- TBD

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing a City application.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 
(650)991-8028
Contact email: