Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Joshua Tree*
San Bernardino County San Bernardino, California, United States
- Location: San Bernardino, California, United States
- Categories: Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 01, 2025
Job Description:
Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Joshua Tree*
Description
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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 fire hazard, 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 4/10 schedule depending on business needs.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies at the Joshua Tree location, which require travel throughout 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. 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
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, candidate must undergo a background check, which includes fingerprinting and a medical exam.
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and 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 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 24 months of hire. Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Code Enforcement Officer I are eligible for promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II ($5,278 -$7,252 monthly) 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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
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 scheduled (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
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)
- 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.
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 fire hazards, 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
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 to be considered.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until sufficient applications are received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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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.
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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.