Code Enforcement Positions

LOS ANGELES COUNTY AREA

JAS Pacific is seeking an individual to work as a Code Enforcement Officer on behalf of one of our clients.  We offer competitive wages and benefits including contributions towards medical, dental, vision, supplemental and 401K options.This employee would report to the Senior Code Enforcement Officer and is characterized by the responsibility to conduct investigations related to land use, zoning, dangerous structures, health and safety, signs, weed abatement and related municipal codes and ordinances, to determine violations and to gain compliance.  Incumbents' assignments, objectives and work methods are specified, politically sensitive work is referred to the supervisor, review of work is ongoing and responsibility for achieving work objectives rests with a supervisor.  Must have knowledge of: Research practices and techniques; technical report writing; written and verbal English grammar, vocabulary and spelling; arithmetic and basic algebra; practices and techniques of public contact with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; map reading; investigation techniques and practices; evidence collection and preservation; basic principles of land use planning; public speaking techniques.

DUTIES

• Receives complaints of violations of city codes and ordinances for residential, commercial and industrial property in an assigned geographic area.
• Reviews case files, zoning, general plan and tract maps and other documentation relating to property involved in complaint.
• Conducts interviews, field investigations and site surveillance.
• Determines compliance requirements.
• Explains violations and alternative mitigation measures.
• Issues Warning Notices and Notices to Appear.
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other agencies.
• Generates reports and conducts research using computer.
• Assists processing of abatement orders.
• May review planning applications for enforceability of variances and use permit conditions.
• Prepares written reports and legal documents.
• Prepares case information for and present evidence at appeal hearings and other legal proceedings. May act as advocate in appeal hearings, calling and examining witnesses and presenting summary arguments.
• May administer annual weed abatement program.
• Other duties as assigned.