The person hired for the position will receive the following:
7/1/2022 - $7,500 stipend, prorated based on start date
7/1/2023 - 3% wage increase
7/1/2024 - 5% wage increase
7/1/2025 - 5% wage increase
7/1/2026 - 5% wage increase
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The City of Poway's Development Services Department is seeking an organized and motivated individual who is calm under pressure for the role of Senior Code Compliance Officer. In addition to having excellent initiative, interpersonal, communication, and written skills, the ideal candidate will also have experience enforcing municipal, zoning, and/or building codes with a public agency (or similar public contact of an investigatory or inspection nature). Supervisory experience is preferred._*

If you have a passion for public service and a desire to provide a high quality of life for community members, we encourage you to apply.

Under general direction, the Senior Code Compliance Officer plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of code compliance staff; performs a variety of routine to complex duties related to the City’s code compliance program, including the identification, investigation, and correction of violations of the City’s municipal, building, and zoning codes, and of State and City Health and Safety Codes and Ordinances; investigates citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues and seeks voluntary compliance or issues citations and initiates abatement procedures; coordinates, monitors, and provides technical input for assigned code compliance and related projects and programs; provides responsible technical assistance to the City Planner; and performs related work as required.
Receives general supervision from the City Planner or assigned supervisor. Exercises direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

Key Responsibilities

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal codes, standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, development plans, prior complaints, municipal codes, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
• Collaborates and initiates contact with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of vacant properties; provides confirmation to public by telephone and in person regarding code regulations.
• Prepares courtesy notices, notices of violation and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the inspection and code compliance activities of the City; communicates status of cases to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule inspections and investigations in accordance with established and special operational priorities; instructs staff in work procedures.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for essential services and programs.
• Monitors operations and activities of the code compliance work unit and identifies resource needs and costs.
• Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned operations, projects, and programs; participates in the annual budget preparation; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, as required; maintains a variety of records and prepares routine reports of work performance.
• Inspects and verifies work in progress and completed work of assigned employees and contractors for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Performs the most complex code compliance duties and provides technical assistance to other code compliance staff.
• Provides staff assistance to the City Planner or assigned supervisor; prepares or directs the preparation and presentation of staff reports and other necessary correspondence; supervises the preparation and maintenance of related reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of activities.
• Troubleshoots complex cases and compliance problems; corrects or directs the correction of such problems.
• Evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; may assist in selection and promotion.
• Trains staff in work and safety procedures and in the operation and use of equipment and supplies; implements procedures and standards.
• Meets with City planning, building, engineering, fire, sheriff, public works staff, and legal counsel regarding complaints; coordinates activities with other staff and code compliance personnel.
• Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at nuisance abatement hearings.
• Coordinates and enforces the City’s weed abatement program and Wildfire Defensible Space program, including identification of properties in violation, notification to property owners, and follow-up inspections and recordkeeping.
• Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and/or commercial areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during the course of field investigations.
• Provides information to violators, the general public, business community, and other government agencies; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
• Coordinates and enforces the City’s Responsible Beverage Service Program, including reviewing application for Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) licenses, and maintaining records of all licenses issued in the City, inspecting businesses for the posting of required signage, and certification records of employees; explain ABC regulations and answer questions regarding the program requirements.
• Prepares staff reports related to code compliance activities and services; may present information to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards; performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
• Coordinates the removal of encampments and abandoned vehicles, as needed.
• Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Inputs and retrieves a variety of information using a computer.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates inquiries; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Maintains attendance and punctuality that is observant of scheduled hours on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/License or Certificates Required

Experience:
Five years of enforcing municipal, zoning, and/or building codes with a public agency, or similar public contact of an investigatory or inspection nature. Supervisory experience is preferred.

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Education/Training:*
Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade supplemented by two years of college-level coursework (i.e., minimum completed California units = 60 semester/90 quarter) from an accredited educational institution in planning, zoning, inspection, or law enforcement, or related field.. A bachelor’s degree in criminology, political science, public administration, planning, or a related field is preferred.Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade supplemented by two years of college-level coursework (i.e., minimum completed California units = 60 semester/90 quarter) from an accredited educational institution in planning, zoning, inspection, or law enforcement, or related field.

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Licenses and Certifications:*

• A valid class C driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California PC 832 certification within six months of appointment.
• Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) desirable.

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Physical Demands*
Must possess mobility to work in the field and in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to operate a motor vehicle, drive on surface streets, and make inspections; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking uneven terrain and landscapes when performing inspections. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

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Environmental Elements*
Employees partly work in the office and partly in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Examination Process

A completed NeoGov application, including supplemental questions, must be submitted through NeoGov for consideration by the application deadline. Application materials will not be accepted separate from NeoGov or after the deadline.
A FULLY COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND PART OF THE REVIEW AND QUALIFYING PROCESS. QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED COMPLETELY; REFERENCING YOUR RESUME IN LIEU OF ANSWERING A QUESTION WILL BE CAUSE FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, cover letter and resume. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility list established, which will be in effect for a period of up to six months. A background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting and a verification of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The City of Poway participates in E-Verify. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.

Notice: Benefits listed below assume full-time (2,080 hrs/yr) status. Benefits for positions considered less than full-time are pro-rated based upon hours and may differ from those indicated.

Vacation - Annual paid vacation as follows: 0-4 years service = 120 hrs/yr; 5-9 years service = 144 hrs/yr; 10-14 years service = 180 hrs/yr; and 15+ years service = 199.2 hrs/yr. Employees may elect to convert up to 40 hours vacation per year to cash on an hour-for-hour basis when they meet certain criteria. Prior Public Service Credit for vacation accruals may be granted for verifiable experience.

Executive Leave - Employees in this group are entitled to 32 hours of executive leave each fiscal year. Executive leave is not be carried over into the next fiscal year, but may be exchanged for compensation equal to 100% of the value at the end of the current fiscal year.

Sick Leave - The City provides 96 hours each year of paid sick leave. There are sick leave incentive and conversion programs available to those who qualify.

Holidays - The City observes 10 holidays and two floating holidays each year.

Flexible Benefit Plan - The City offers an IRS Section 125 plan which offers an opportunity to put aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for medical and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance - The City provides group term life insurance equal to 1 1/2 times annual salary to a maximum of $350,000. Supplemental life insurance for employees and family members is available by payroll deduction at reasonable group rates and is portable.

Long Term Disability - The City provides long-term disability insurance equal to 66 2/3% of your income (up to $10,900) after a 30-day waiting period if totally disabled due to illness or injury.

Retirement - Benefits are provided by the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Classic CalPERS members - 2% @ 60 formula with employees contributing 8% of regular salary. New CalPERS members - 2% @ 62 formula with employees contributing 8% of salary. Effective July 1, 2013, new members will pay 50% of the total normal cost; 50% of the the total normal cost is currently 6.25%. The City participates in Medicare, but does not participate in Social Security.

Health Insurance - Health benefit premiums for each employee shall be paid in full by the City. Dependents of each employee may also be covered by health benefit coverage, upon proper application and acceptance. The cost of dependent coverage of the medical and dental plan will be shared equally between the City and the employee for any PPO plans. The City will pay 60% of the contribution for dependent care for HMO medical plans. The employee contributes 40% of the dependent contribution.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Participation in a 457 deferred compensation plan is available to all regular employees and is voluntary with no City matching contribution. The City contributes $87.77 per pay period to a 401(a) deferred compensation plan with vesting on a graduated schedule beginning with 2 years service and becoming 100% vested after 6 years.

Tuition Reimbursement - The City may reimburse the actual cost paid for tuition, books and required technical supplies and equipment up to a maximum of $1,500 per fiscal year for eligible employees receiving a grade of "C" or better in approved courses.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,414.67 - $81,942.02 per year

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