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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.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022 to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption.  Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that employees are required to be vaccinated with the entire recommended initial series of a COVID-19 vaccine (two doses of the Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine).   

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at http://www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers. 

The total salary range for the Council Chief of Staff classification is $86,318.44 - $172,058.64. This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

The District 8 Council Office, supporting Councilmember Domingo Candelas, is recruiting for a Chief of Staff position. The position will work closely with the Councilmember and lead the staff support team for the Councilmember. The Chief of Staff is an integral link between the Councilmember and the Mayor and City Council colleagues, City administration, and the community. The Chief of Staff must have excellent oral and written communication skills, effective organizational, analytical, and management skills, and a dedication to public service. The position requires the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with community members and neighborhood organizations, key stakeholders, and City staff. The Chief of Staff will serve as a liaison to the Councilmember and will regularly represent the Councilmember at City-related meetings and functions. Bilingual language skills (Vietnamese, Chinese and/or Spanish) both oral and written are highly desirable.  

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Advises the Councilmember on policy, budget, and community matters. 
• Manages the day-to-day office operations. 
• Supervises staff to implement office projects and achieve identified objectives. 
• Manages staffing to include workloads, training, performance evaluations, and assisting with hiring and corrective or disciplinary actions. 
• Creates and maintains a collaborative team culture within the Councilmember's office. 
• Oversees budgetary, legislative, and strategic planning processes. 
• Manages communications and public relations, interfacing with media, governmental officials, department directors, business leaders, advocacy groups, constituents, and others on behalf of the Councilmember. 
• Responds to other matters as needed. 

Candidates must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and are appointed "at will." Each appointment is for a specified period to be determined by the appointing Councilmember and does not extend past the end of the elected official's or appointing authority's term. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions.