What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Enforcement Aide position at County of Riverside?
ABOUT THE POSITION
The most competitive candidates will have proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as using the Cisco phone systems, and previous experience in customer service, high volume calls, and routing calls in a public agency.
Candidates must be able to type 25 net words per minute and will be required to take and satisfactorily complete a virtual and/or in-person exam.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department is responsible for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Perform complex clerical work requiring the application of code enforcement and community improvement policies and procedures, laws and specialized terminology.
- Prepare and process code enforcement complaints which require the review of complex source material and a thorough familiarity with land use and building policies, procedures, terminology, and various applicable laws in order to open and prepare case files for investigation.
- Give information to the public or agency representatives in situations where judgment and interpretation of departmental policies and regulations are required.
- Review a variety of case file material, reports, forms, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable ordinances.
- Answer questions involving searching for and summarizing technical land use, zoning, building, or housing code data, laws, policies, or procedures; answer questions regarding the Community Improvement Program and activities.
- Perform routine non-contact investigations.
- Compile a variety of documents and investigative reports which require locating sources of information, devising forms to secure the data and determining proper format for finished documents; design or revise office forms.
- Set up and maintain complex code enforcement filing and/or Community Improvement Program systems.
- Initiate replies to routine correspondence; compose correspondence, simple investigative reports and other materials requiring the application of code enforcement and/or subject matter knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data; may provide technical guidance to other clerical staff; prepare and revise written procedures.
- Type a wide variety of complex code enforcement and/or community improvement materials related to the opening and maintenance of case files, utilizing information processing equipment; develop automated files and maintain the storage medium; develop and revise standardized formats for documents for code enforcement and/or Community Improvement Program.
- Operate computerized and standard office equipment; isolate and resolve equipment and procedural problems; perform backup of systems and maintain archived record library and case reference logs; serve as technical expert on the operation of information processing equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Two years of clerical experience. (Completion of 30 quarter units or 45 semester units from an accredited college or university in administration of justice, land use, planning, building and safety, civil engineering, zoning, public administration, public relations, social science, marketing, education, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles, methods and equipment used in information processing; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, format, and style; office procedures, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing and operating standard office equipment.
Ability to: Understand the capabilities and applications of information processing equipment; consider the requirements of the Code Enforcement Department; proof and correct documents into acceptable final form; store and retrieve a variety of documents and subdocuments; meet departmental production and accuracy standards; learn to read and interpret maps, property descriptions and related documents; learn, understand, apply, and explain regulations and policies relating to building, housing codes, land use and zoning, and community improvement programs; compile information from various sources; communicate effectively; deal tactfully and courteously with the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Other Requirements: Skill to type 25 net words per minute is required. All candidates will be required to take a typing test prior to being considered for any Code Enforcement Aide position.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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