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City of San José

CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR II (3939)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under direction, performs work of moderate difficulty involving inspection and enforcement of applicable ordinances pertaining to housing, building construction, environmental codes, zoning, land use, solid waste facilities, signs, health and safety, and related code enforcement regulations.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Performs inspections of a complex nature and complaint investigations involving single-family and multiple dwelling and other related facilities.
• Participates in the complex investigation and enforcement of environmental codes, zoning, land use, sign regulations and other applicable state, federal and municipal codes, laws, rules and regulations as assigned.
• Participates in the inspection and enforcement of solid waste facilities including sanitary landfills and transfer stations.
• Ascertains and gathers facts related to applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations and determines and institutes proper action to be taken.
• Explains, interprets and makes presentations of ordinances, codes, laws, rules and regulations to citizens and groups, agencies, businesses, and other entities.
• Issues citations on misdemeanors and code infractions. 
• Researches and prepares cases for prosecution and testifies in court.
• Conducts various surveys to determine a variety of code enforcement data and related information.
• Prepares reports and correspondece for review and approval by supervisor.
• Evaluates housing conditions and performs condemnation proceedings when necessary.
• Provides work direction to Code Enforcement Inspector I incumbents when needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the fully skilled journey level class in the Code Enforcement Inspector series which may exercise lead direction over Code Enforcement Inspector I's. This class differs from that of the Code Enforcement Supervisor in that the latter has full supervisory responsibilities. Incumbents are required to be deputized as Peace Officers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar and basic report writing.
• Knowledge of State and local government organizations, functions and procedures pertaining to regulations and services in the fields of housing, building, zoning and environmental issues.
• Knowledge of the State Housing Act, the Uniform Housing Code, the Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the National Electric Code and the San Jose Municipal Code.
• Knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of public health sanitation as applied to inspection and investigation of buildings occupied as living quarters.
• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform routine arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to perform routine inspection, investigation and enforcement of applicable codes and ordinances of an environmental, zoning, housing, building construction, land use and sign enforcement nature.
• Ability to gather in an organized manner and weigh facts against applicable laws, rules and regulations and draw proper conclusions concerning questions and facts.
• Ability to deal successfully with citizens, business owners, homeowner groups, City, county and state offices and special districts.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform difficult investigations and inspections and to take appropriate enforcement action with conclusive results.
• Ability to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Division by being conscientious and professional in assigned work and relationships with staff and clients.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience performining code enforcement, building, housing, or environmental inspections for a public agency - or - ICBO certification in any inspection discipline - or - registration as a Sanitarian in California.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California.

As a condition of employment, incumbents may be required to use their personal vehicles in performing the job duties.

(Formerly Housing Sanitarian)

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