Rev. 2/98

City of San José

Under general supervision, 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 a variety of inspection, investigative, and enforcement duties in relation to housing, building construction and environmental codes, zoning, land use, solid waste facilities, signs, health and safety, and state, federal, and municipal regulations and other laws, rules, and regulations as assigned.
• 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, 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 correspondence for review and approval by supervisor.

This class is the first of three levels in the Code Enforcement series. It differs from the next higher class of Code Enforcement Inspector II in that the latter is responsible for the more complex inspections and activities. Incumbents are required to be deputized as Peace Officers.

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, grammar, and basic report writing.
• Ability to read sufficiently to comprehend applicable ordinances, codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to perform routine arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to persuade compliance by expressing oneself clearly, forcefully, and accurately.

• 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 information in an organized manner and weigh facts against applicable laws, rules, and regulations and draw proper conclusions concerning questions and facts.
• Ability to routinely operate standard machines and equipment used on the job.
• Ability to deal successfully with a variety of individuals and other entities, including citizens, business owners, homeowner groups, City, county, and state offices and special districts.

Two (2) years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units).

Two (2) years of experience dealing with the public in enforcement, inspection, investigation, or customer service.

Four (4) years journey level experience in the building construction trades can substitute for both the education and experience requirements, or six (6) months experience enforcing codes and ordinances relating to housing, building, environment, or health and safety.

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 Code Compliance Inspector

(5/26/87), (Rev. 2/98)

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