Placer County

To plan, organize and supervise the activities within the Code Compliance section of the Building Services Division. To perform highly responsible and complex code compliance and enforcement duties including court appearances, technical field inspections and investigations to enforce State and County codes and ordinances related to  zoning, building, health and safety, and related land use standards and public nuisances;  investigate complaints and issue citations for code violations; to make presentations to staff, boards, commissions, or administrative hearings and to communicate with the public regarding code compliance and enforcement.

The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, organizing, directing, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and is responsible for a section within a work unit or a division.  The Supervisor level is responsible for the most complex or difficult code compliance and enforcement cases.

Receives direction from assigned management or supervisory staff.

Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical personnel.

• Train and supervise subordinate staff assigned to one of two specialty sections in code compliance activities including explaining and applying ordinances, state laws and current zoning, building, health and safety, and land use principles.
• Screen and assign cases; prioritize and assign tasks and projects.
• Provide direction and guidance in technical analysis, policy issues and tactics; establish investigation strategy.
• Ensure compliance with procedure and policy manual.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods of code compliance activities; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise code compliance methods and procedures.
• Plan, organize and evaluate the work and performance of assigned staff.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend priorities, improvements, and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Monitor and review trends in code and law enforcement, and recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.
• Prepare and issue citations and warrants; collect and preserve evidence, write arrest warrants, inspection warrants, search warrants and related paperwork.
• Follow established procedures to issue citations and warrants to people in violation of county codes and state regulations; document each citation presented to owners and agents.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for assigned personnel and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Coordinate or investigate complaints and conduct field inspections; seek compliance regarding code requirements through written and personal contact; issue warning notices and citations; conduct follow up inspections.
• Explain applicable zoning, health and safety, land use, and building codes and other applicable laws or regulations, and division policies and procedures to the public in the field, by telephone and at the public counter; and coordinate with other County departments and/or outside agencies as needed.
• Identify plant species for investigative purposes related to applicable state restrictions and local codes and regulations. 
• Establish, manage, and maintain accurate and complete case files; prepare legal documents and evidence for court and/or administrative hearing proceedings; and testify in court as needed.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, documents, and background data to substantiate violations.
• Receive and review information about possible violations of zoning, land use, health and safety, and building codes; and research parcel history and permits to determine validity of complaints.
• Prepare and present information to Commissions, Boards, and community/public organizations.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three (3) years of responsible journey level experience performing duties similar to those of a Code Compliance Officer II in Placer County, including one (1) year in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.  Additional specialized training in code compliance or investigative techniques is desirable.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid certificate of completion of Penal Code §832 Course in Arrest, Search, and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to be obtained within twelve months of employment.

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• State and local laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to building, housing, health and safety, land use, and zoning.
• Operation, policies and procedures of the County Building Services Division, especially as related to Code compliance and enforcement.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of code compliance and land use designation and regulation.
• Principles of budget monitoring.
• Identification of physical plant species, particularly cannabis; indoor and outdoor cultivation sites, techniques, tools, and products used in the cultivation of cannabis/marijuana; laws, rules, and regulations regarding the growing of cannabis.
• Investigative and evidence gathering techniques and report writing.
• Rules of evidence, current laws, court process, and legal terminology.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, analyze site situations and develop solutions; identify, interpret, explain and enforce violations; review and interpret codes and rules; and maintain awareness of safety at all times.
• On a continuous basis, walk, stand, climb and bend in the field.  Occasionally kneel and run; write or use a keyboard to communicate; and occasionally lift moderate weight.
• Supervise, train, assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinate staff.
• Perform investigations and inspections of a difficult and complex nature and prepare evidence and files on difficult and complex enforcement cases for court presentation and testimony.
• Explain complex zoning, building, health and safety, and land use regulations to employees and the public; solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Simultaneously investigate multiple inquiries and complaints and conduct multiple field inspections, accurately document findings and maintain appropriate records.
• Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
• Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; and work fairly and courteously with the public.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Use modern office equipment and computers, as well as a photographic camera.
• Identify plant species for investigative purpose related to applicable restrictions in State and local code.
• Read and understand site plans, blueprints, maps, drawings, specifications, legal descriptions, contract documents, graphs, and building and use permits, as well as applicable local and state laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.