Senior Specialist-Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Closing Date: July 10th, at 9:00 PM (PST) OR When 200 Applications Are Received

Job Title: Senior Specialist-Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Department: Community Preservation

Division: Community Development

Annual Salary Range: $90,076.34- $114,966.80

FSLA: Exempt

General Summary: 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.

The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• 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.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered. Licenses and Certifications.
• 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.

• 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

Guiding Principles:

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
• To 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)

• Analyze (continuous)
• Computations (frequent)
• Generate Written Work Product (frequent)
• Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
• Interruptions (frequent)
• Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
• Organize (frequent)

Disaster Service Worker:

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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 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 -chance-act/ .

The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer.