Code Enforcement Officer III

The Job

San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department is looking for Code Enforcement Officers III ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to outstanding service, innovation, and teamwork. The Department is seeking a knowledgeable professional who will serve as a lead worker while performing a wide range of complex code enforcement work. Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for field and office work relating to housing, land use, public nuisance, vehicle, and fire hazard ordinance enforcement. This position works in the field to conduct investigations and property surveys, and to speak with property owners regarding compliance with permits and codes. Code Enforcement Officers also respond to public concerns, maintain records, reports and other evidence, and testify in civil and criminal proceedings.

Positions may be assigned to a 4/10 schedule depending on business needs.

List will be used to fill current vacancies throughout the County and new vacancies as they arise.

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. Applicants willing to work in Joshua Tree are encouraged to apply and should indicate their availability on the application.

For more information, refer to the Code Enforcement Officer III job description.

ABOUT 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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Health Benefits Paid Time Off Retirement

• Medical and Dental: family coverage
• Vision: employee coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect attendance leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous Pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For additional details review the Benefit Summary for Technical & Inspection Unit Learn how you can increase your base pay with the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) for Technical & Inspection Unit (MBO)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.

Travel: Travel throughout San Bernardino County may be required. Employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Work Schedule: Employees are subject to evening, weekend, holiday, and call-back work.

Physical: Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Certification:Must possess and maintain PC832 certification

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one (1) if the Certification Requirements AND the Experience Requirement to qualify.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT OPTIONS Certification Option 1:
PC 832 and Basic Certification issued by California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) or equivalent.
Certification Option 2:
PC 832 and International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification or other Code Enforcement related ICC certification.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Three (3) years if experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in a public sector agency, including issuing citations and investigating and interpreting code/ordinance violation.

Experience Substitution: One (1) year of experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing policies and regulations for a public sector agency may substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of Code Enforcement Officer experience.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The 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: 4/4/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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