The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. 
Leads and participates in the more complex technical inspections, investigative, and compliance duties related to code violations; receives and responds to citizen inquiries and other complaints related to violations of the City municipal code, including but not limited to building zoning, nuisance, environment, neighborhood enhancement, health and safety ordinance, and weed abatement; interprets and enforces provisions of municipal codes and ordinances, state and federal laws and/or regulations pertaining to code enforcement; investigates alleged violations and citizen complaints; conducts field checks to uncover/respond to alleged violations; issues notices of violation and citations; issues warning and compliance letters; attempts to gain compliance; performs follow-up investigations to ensure compliance; initiates legal action when required; testifies when necessary; compiles and monitors statistical information on permits and inspections; issues permits; assists in collecting, compiling and analyzing data; investigates and resolves problems; monitors the City-wide code enforcement plan; provides information to the public and other City departments; assists City departments with municipal code enforcement activities; trains staff; prepares correspondence and reports; prepares cases including history, facts, photos and other needed information; carries out preventative enforcement; maintains code enforcement reports, files and documents; patrols assigned areas of the City to locate and observe violations; photographs violations for the purpose of evidence and identification; coordinates inspections and dispositions of cases with other city departments and outside agencies; conducts property searches for legal descriptions and corrects property owner; may be required to assume full responsibility of code enforcement activities in absence of supervisor; and performs other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL FUNCTIONS: Use and operate computers and various office equipment; database software; small hand tools; motor vehicle; portable radio and cellular telephone.
If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (805) 875-8208. 

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is: 
Education And Experience: Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is: education must be equivalent to a high school diploma. Must possess four years code enforcement and/or building inspection experience, which included significant public contact; of which three years experience is with the City of Lompoc, OR equivalent professional experience with a California municipality. Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field is highly desirable.

License/Certificates Required: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License. Peace Officers Standards Training (POST) approved Penal Code §832 certificate is highly desirable prior appointment and required as a condition of successful completion of probation. Possession of California Association of Senior Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Basic and/or Intermediate certificate required. California Association of Senior Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Advanced certificate is required as a condition of successful completion of probation. Possession of ICBO/AACE and/or SCACEO certificate is desirable.
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of inspection and investigation; principles, practices, methods and techniques of ordinance enforcement; general principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of conflict resolution; research and report writing techniques; research methodology and data collection techniques; principles and practices of exemplary customer service; computer terminology and processes; database programs and designated software packages; standard and accepted records management practices; safety and efficient work practices relative to code enforcement; standard and accepted English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage; organization, procedures, and operating details of the assigned area of code enforcement and City’s code enforcement plan; applicable City, State, and Federal codes, ordinances, and regulations related to assigned area of code enforcement and related activities; general City services and the municipal organizational structure as they relate to ordinance enforcement; regulations and requirements of court evidence; municipal code administrative fine procedures.

Ability to: Lead and train staff; interpret and enforce City Codes, Ordinances and laws pertaining to building, land use, zoning, nuisance, health, safety and welfare; conduct field survey and notification for weed abatement on an annual basis; geography of the City; understand and interpret legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property; gather data and evidence; analyze and compile technical information on investigations and violations; apply investigative techniques useful in insuring compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; maintain and update records, logs land reports; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; operate a computer and City vehicle/equipment; demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; take a proactive approach to problem solving; use good judgment and make sound recommendations; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.