Job for Veteran in Santa Rosa, California:
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
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The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.
About the Position
This key position supports the health and safety of the community by investigating complex complaints related to cannabis cultivation, building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, zoning, noise, sewer and storm water runoff, and other general land use related requirements. A Senior Code Enforcement Officer works under direction from a higher-level management position and supervises a dynamic and hard-working team of Code Enforcement Officers, Technicians, and Support Staff, and provides lead correspondence and coordination with police, fire, and other first responders to assess structural damages or assist with emergencies.The Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate is a dedicated public servant with substantial knowledge of and experience with City codes. He or she will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex code violation cases, effective and respectful interpersonal communication, strong writing skills and experience supervising the work of others.Code Enforcement and Inspection certifications are desirable.
The Benefits of City Employment
In addition to a challenging, rewarding work environment and excellent salary, the City offers:- a starting salary up to $116,752/Annually and a competitive total compensation package
- 11 paid holidays annually, plus 2 to 3 "floating" holidays per year depending on years of service
- a competitive leave accrual package
- a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, your choice of two health plans, a flexible spending program, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage
- $500 annually for wellness
More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits Page.
Selection Process
The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment, and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews. The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur while the list is active.Please Complete a Thoughtful, Thorough Supplemental Questionnaire Submission
As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume", may not be considered.Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of: California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes in addition to the International Property Maintenance Code and substandard housing conditions, City of Santa Rosa Ordinances, Codes and regulations; accepted legal rights of entry and safety standards; principles and techniques of methods to obtain code violation resolution; principles of effective supervision, including training, discipline, and performance management.Ability to: Supervise, train and evaluate staff; respond to and work effectively with City staff, property owners and managers, business owners, tenants, builders, engineers, architects and the general public; communicate effectively orally and in writing; coordinate, observe and review the work of others; assist subordinates with complex tasks or difficult situations; analyze problems and recommend effective solutions; analyze, interpret and accurately check building and site plans and specifications; produce written documents using correct grammar; tactfully and effectively resolve conflicts and difficult situations while providing quality customer service; function effectively as a team leader.Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience – Sufficient years of increasingly responsible experiences in code enforcement, administrative hearing procedures, issuance of administrative citations and recording of notice of noncompliance, with experience in coordinating and assigning work, to demonstrate possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above; Education – Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, supervision and public relations.
License or Certificate: This classification requires the use of a personal or City vehicle while conducting City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely and must possess and maintain an appropriate valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Individuals must obtain within one year of hire, and maintain throughout employment, a Code Enforcement/Compliance Officer certification from an accredited professional organization and one of the following inspection certifications from an accredited professional organization: Building or Combination of Building Inspector certification applicable to job assignment and approved by the Chief Building Official. Possession of PC832 Certification (training course for peace officers) through an accredited P.O.S.T. academy within one year of appointment.