Assistant Code Enforcement Officer

  • CITY OF BAKERSFIELD, CA
  • Bakersfield, California
  • Jul 17, 2024
Full Time Accounting and Finance Code Enforcement and Inspections
  • Salary: $4,019.77 - $4,887.65 Monthly USD

Job Description

Description

SALARY:

$23.19 - $28.20 / Hour

$4,019.77- $4,887.65 / Month

Under close supervision, performs entry-level work to support Code Enforcement Officer I/II’s to secure compliance with property regulations, zoning regulations, and the Municipal Building Codes. Work involves assisting with the resolution of routine conservation issues within established policy. Employees will be required to wear a badge and operate City vehicles in performing their job duties. Incumbents are closely supervised on a daily basis by the Code Enforcement Officer III and receive daily field direction from Code Enforcement Officer I/II’s. Employees in this class do not have citation authority. Performs other work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of all positions in the class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Assists Code Enforcement Officers in the investigation of routine complaints, preparation, and processing appropriate corrective orders; Assists to gain compliance to zoning, and municipal code violations; Conducts physical cleanup of areas out of compliance with municipal code such as removing metal shopping carts, illegal signage, discarded furniture, and appliances, and other objects in the public right-of-way which obstructs vehicular or pedestrian travel; Documents activities using a mobile or personal computer; Performs follow up municipal code inspections under supervision.

For a full job description of Assistant Code Enforcement Officer, click here .

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only for those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City application, Supplemental Questionnaire, Resume, and Certificates that they have:
  • Graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED; AND
  • One (1) year of experience in code enforcement / advanced administrative support and technical code enforcement customer service, building construction, law enforcement or related field; OR
  • An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described duties.
  • Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
  • Satisfactory completion of an approved college-level building codes class (prior to appointment to Step 5 of this classification.
  • Must be able to pass a background check
Desirable: PC 832 certificate or equivalent.

OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: See full job description above.

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

August 15th, 2024 (tentative): The exam will be announced, but the method of examination may include one or more of the following: written exam; oral exam; evaluation of education, training, experience, or other qualifications as shown by the application, or by other information submitted, or by the record; questionnaires submitted to references; or any other appropriate measure of fitness. A minimum passing score of 70% is required. ***NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the City application, Supplemental Questionnaire, Resume, and Certifications, otherwise, the application will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application***.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:
  • Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
  • Fire Safety Unit
  • Police Safety Unit
  • General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)
VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2024 1:00 PM Pacific

Base Pay

4,019

Job Address

Bakersfield, California United States View Map