Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Joshua Tree*

The Job

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San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department is recruiting for Code Enforcement Officers (CEO) I/II in the Joshua Tree area, who are responsible for field and office work relating to public nuisance, vehicle abatement, housing, and land use ordinance enforcement. CEOs I work under training conditions while CEOs II work with minimal supervision in the field, conduct investigations and property surveys, and speak with property owners regarding permit and code compliance. Additional duties include maintaining records, reports, and other evidence; researching and compiling supporting data; and testifying in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. Positions may be assigned to a non-traditional schedule depending on business needs.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the Joshua Tree location, which requires travel throughout the assigned region and throughout the County as needed. The Joshua Tree office is located at 63665 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252. Joshua Tree is located approximately 80 miles from Downtown San Bernardino.

For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer I job description.
For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer II 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.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary

Employee Benefits
County MOU - General Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, pre-employment physical/drug test, and verification of employment history prior to appointment.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement may be available at current IRS rates. Proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Location: This position is specifically for Joshua Tree . Candidates must indicate their willingness to work in Joshua Tree on the Supplemental Questionnaire.

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

Physical: Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Certification: Code Enforcement Officers II must possess and maintain PC832 certification at time of application. Code Enforcement Officers I must obtain and maintain certification by a department-recognized Association of Code Enforcement Officers organization (i.e., CACEO or ICC) within twenty-four (24) months of hire. Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Code Enforcement Officer I are eligible for promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II ( $65,873.60 - $90,542.40 annually ) upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twenty four (24) months of hire or be terminated.

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. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Minimum Requirements

Positions require related experience and/or certification commensurate with the level of the position. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to qualify.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I Candidates MUST meet one of the options below to qualify for Code Enforcement Officer I.
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.

CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II Candidates MUST meet the Certification AND one (1) of the Experience options to qualify for Code Enforcement Officer II. CERTIFICATIONS:

• PC 832 (Required)

In addition to ONE (1) of the following:

• Basic Certification issued by California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) or equivalent
• An International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification or other Code Enforcement related ICC certification or comparable certification from similar agency.

EXPERIENCE OPTIONS:
Option 1: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a Code Enforcement Officer experience in a public agency, which includes investigating and interpreting code and ordinance violations related to public nuisance, land use, residential structures, commercial structures, and vehicles.

Option 2: One (1) year of the required Code Enforcement Officer experience as above and t wo (2) additional years of full-time equivalent experience investigating and interpreting code and ordinance violations at a technical level in support of Code Enforcement Officers.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess three years journey-level experience as a Code Enforcement Officer in California, with court testimony experience and strong experience with case files, including criminal citations, administrative citations, and other supporting documentation. This ideal candidate will be results-oriented and self-motivated, with effective customer interaction, especially on difficult issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills a must.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications ; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to 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.

If you require technical assistance, please 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the 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 and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

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

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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