Assistant Code Enforcement Officer

To investigate and enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations related to inoperative, abandoned, and hazardous vehicles. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Supervision is provided by the Senior Code Enforcement Officer or higher‑level management personnel. Indirect supervision may be provided by a Code Enforcement Officer. Patrol an assigned area; identify vehicles in violation of zoning and parking codes; issue citations. Respond to complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities. Abate abandoned, inoperative, and hazardous vehicles by issuing citations, notifying property and vehicle owners, and overseeing the vehicle removal. Report traffic accidents and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work. Ascertain vehicle registration information. Provide information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, and points of interest. Direct traffic during abatement process and in emergency situations. Assist in case preparation by taking photographs, developing case files, contacting Department of Motor Vehicle, and conducting reinspection. Operate a two-way radio and maintain close communications with dispatching personnel. Complete all necessary forms and reports. Appear for administrative hearings or court trials. May perform initial inspections to verify City code violations. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. Knowledge of: City street and address system. Basic skills in public contact. Basic law enforcement concepts. Ability to: Learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws, and regulations. Learn technical aspects of the job, and understand subjects covered in self defense courses, training in search and seizure, and traffic safety as it relates to enforcement and control. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other enforcement personnel. Maintain routine records, case files, and logs. Perform assigned duties with significant independence. Obtain special police officer status during the time covered by the probationary period, and maintain such status throughout employment in the classification. Learn, understand, and utilize computer hardware/software in daily activities. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience One year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions, preferably in a code compliance environment. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individual cases that do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Sacrament