The Job Help build a better, safer future for business and residents in one of the largest, most diverse counties in the U.S.! We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step o f $64,854.40. San Bernardino County - Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement Division, is recruiting for
Code Enforcement Officers I, who, under training conditions, are responsible for field and office work relating to fire hazard, public nuisance, vehicle, housing, and land use ordinance enforcement. Code Enforcement Officers work with minimal supervision while in the field. Code Enforcement Officers conduct investigations and property surveys and speak with property owners regarding compliance with permits and codes. Additional duties include maintaining records, reports, and other evidence, as well as researching and compiling supporting data.
Positions may be assigned to a 4/10 schedule depending on business needs. Promotion: Code Enforcement Officers I are eligible for promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II ($63,336.00 - $87,027.20 Annually ) upon meeting the minimum requirements of the higher class, receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation, successful completion of training, and possession of the required certifications. Incumbents must be promoted within 24 months or be terminated.
For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer I job description.
THE DEPARTMENT Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement administers programs designed to protect the public's safety, welfare, and property value through enforcement of San Bernardino County ordinances and State/Federal laws relating to land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement within the unincorporated areas of the county. In addition, the Fire Hazard Abatement Program conducts surveys to identify fire hazards throughout the year; the Program responds to complaints year-round in the unincorporated areas and contracting Cities and Fire Districts.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Assignment: Positions typically report to San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Joshua Tree locations and are required to travel throughout their assigned region and throughout the County as needed. Must be willing to accept any assignment as needed based on department needs.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.
Availability: Positions are subject to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and call-back work.
Physical Requirements: Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Certifications: Incumbents must obtain and maintain PC832 certification within 24 months. Incumbents must obtain and maintain certification by a department-recognized Association of Code Enforcement Officers organization (i.e., CACEO or ICC) within 24 months.
Minimum RequirementsCandidates must meet
one of the following options:
Option 1 Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations for a public agency.
Option 2 Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting and explaining code enforcement, planning, or land use rules and regulations.
Option 3 Twenty (20) semester (30 quarter) units of completed college coursework in inspection/construction technology, planning, land use, fire technology, police science, criminal justice or a related field;
-- OR -- possession of an Associate's Degree (or higher).
Option 4 Six (6) months (full-time equivalent) experience working within San Bernardino County Land Use Services, Code Enforcement Division performing a variety of duties in support of code enforcement activities.
Desired QualificationsThe ideal candidate will be results-oriented and self-motivated, with effective customer interaction, especially on difficult issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to learn quickly is highly desired.
Selection ProcessApplication Procedure : To receive priority consideration for this excellent promotional opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline for consideration
. R esumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Selection Process: T he selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible
. Applications will be processed as needed; recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
- Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .Technical & Inspection UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 7/11/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
