ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under general direction, works independently to perform technical office and field work in the enforcement duties and animal control duties as assigned. This weekend position must work irregular hours, to include Saturday, Sunday, holidays, mornings, and evenings.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Essential duties include, but are not limited to: respond to public inquiries; enforce City Codes, ordinances, vehicle codes, business license and abatement regulations; issue citations for violations of the municipal code, parking and ordinance violations; patrol the community for animal control services and coordinate disposition of animals; investigate delinquent business licenses; patrol community for City Code and parking violations; mark vehicles to determine parking time and arrange for vehicle tows; establish and maintain records, and case files, and process related notices and public hearing documents; may assist with the training of department staff; attend, participate, and may coordinate office hearings regarding Coden Enforcement matters; participate in enforcement activities with other agencies; attend, participate, and may coordinate various multi-agency task force (s) and committee meetings; prepare reports and forms, and may assist with Municipal Code amendment; perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in direct public contact work, preferably involving code enforcement, business license enforcement, and/or animal control. An associate's degree in administration of justice, Public Administration or a related field is desirable. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License and Certificate of Automobile Insurance for Personal Liability is required. Possession of P.C. 832 course within three (3) months of employment is required. CACEO certification in Code Enforcement is desirable.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices techniques of investigation, community public relations and quality customer services; applicable laws, codes, and ordinances governing parking, City land use, zoning, planning, and animal handling, care and control; record keeping; business letter writing using proper English vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; pertinent local, county, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to:
Interpret, apply and explain City municipal codes, ordinances, policies and procedures; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and accurately carry out oral and written directions; exercise sound judgement and respond to complaints with professionalism and tact; establish and maintain working effective working relationships with both internal and external customers; operate and use office equipment, hand-held computer, standard radio and City vehicle; and compose written correspondence and letters. On a continuous basis, sit at desk or operate motor vehicle. Intermittently walk, stand, climb, lift, and bend; twist to reach equipment; bend and squat; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, write, or use a keyboard. Occasionally lift, carry, or drag weight of 50 pounds.
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The City of Lawndale requires an official City Employment Application and resume to apply for this position. Please submit the application and resume to the Human Resources / Administrative Services department at 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, California, 90260. Applications may be obtained from the City website www.lawndalecity.org or by contacting the City of Lawndale at 310-973-3200.
