Senior Specialist-Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Senior Specialist - Senior Code Enforcement Officer Under direction, this position plans, leads, and participates in the work of the Community Preservation division; performs advanced and complex code enforcement duties involving investigation, inspection, compliance monitoring, nuisance abatement, public outreach, and enforcement of municipal, zoning, health, safety, vehicle, housing, and land use codes. Provides lead direction and training to Code Enforcement Officers and other departmental staff; coordinates enforcement activities with City departments, public agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders; conducts complex investigations and case management activities; prepares reports and recommendations; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is required to work a weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) schedule. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads, assigns, reviews, and provides guidance and direction in the work of Code Enforcement Officers and other division staff. Provides training, mentoring, and technical assistance regarding code enforcement practices, investigative techniques, municipal code interpretation, and compliance procedures. Conducts routine and complex field inspections to determine compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, permits, and conditions of approval. Investigates complaints involving zoning violations, public nuisances, substandard housing, illegal land uses, abandoned properties, illegal dumping, and other code-related matters. Issues notices of violation, administrative citations, correction notices, and other enforcement documents. Monitors compliance deadlines and maintains accurate case records, photographs, evidence files, inspection reports, and enforcement documentation. Coordinates nuisance abatement activities including contractor services, property cleanups, board-ups, weed abatement, vehicle abatements, and emergency abatement actions. Assists with the preparation of administrative warrants, inspection warrants, declarations, affidavits, and case files for administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings. Attends Community Preservation and Community Development meetings, administrative hearings and court proceedings; prepares reports and provides testimony as required. Researches and interprets municipal, zoning, building, health, safety, vehicle, housing, and related codes and regulations. Responds to public inquiries, complaints, and requests for service; explains enforcement procedures and compliance requirements. Resolves difficult, sensitive, and complex customer service issues involving property owners, tenants, businesses, and community members. Coordinates enforcement activities with Planning, Building and Safety, Public Works, City Attorney, Sheriff's Department, Lancaster Police Department, Fire Department, County agencies, and other governmental entities. Assists in the development and implementation of code enforcement programs, policies, procedures, and public outreach initiatives. Conducts program analysis and prepares reports, correspondence, presentations, and recommendations regarding enforcement activities. Assists with contract monitoring and program performance tracking. Maintains records and prepares statistical, operational, and compliance reports. Provides input and refers cases to the Community Preservation Manager to be pursued by the City Attorney’s Office. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Construction Technology, or related field. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in code enforcement, zoning enforcement, building inspection, public nuisance abatement, municipal compliance, regulatory enforcement, law enforcement support, or a related field. One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License. Possession of a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) certification issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO). Possession of PC 832 (Arrest and Firearms) certification. Core Competencies: Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness Essential Physical Requirements: Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate) Position self to bend or twist (frequent) Move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent) Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent) Operate equipment (none) Stationary or squatting position (frequent) Environmental Factors: Work under time pressure (frequent) Interruptions (frequent) Essential Cognitive Functions: Analyze (continuous) Computations (frequent) Generate written work product (frequent) Independent problem solving (continuous) Interruptions (frequent) Maintain positive public relations (continuous) Organize (frequent) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster. The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cityoflancasterca