HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 188-02 CodeEnforceClassif RESOLUTION NO. 188 - 02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN
WHEREAS, in accordance with the City's Personnel System Rules, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions which comprise the Classification Plan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to periodically add job descriptions to the Classification Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 30-84 and subsequent resolutions
shall be further amended to include a job description for the position of Code Enforcement Officer
(Exhibit A).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this document shall become a part of the official
Classification Plan for the City of Dublin; and that the changes contained herein shall be effective October
15, 2002.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2002.
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti, and Zika and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Date Adopted: 10-15-2002
Date Revised:
Title: Code Enforcement Officer
FLSA: Non-Exempt
SALARY:
General Purpose:
Under general direction of the Planning Manager, seeks compliance with sections of the
Municipal Code, ordinances and resolutions in such areas as planning, zoning, community
nuisance, property maintenance, housing, signs and related areas, and performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Responsible for investigating, analyzing, and resolving issues related to permit or licensing
functions mandated by the City of Dublin Municipal Code. The incumbent is a civilian
employee empowered to issue notices of violation and seek resolutions of problems through
administrative processes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment to this class.
Receive and respond to complaints from the public and Staff regarding substandard dwellings or
structures, zoning violations, debris, unsanitary conditions, abandoned or inoperative vehicles,
overgrown vegetation, and other zoning and municipal code violations.
Initiate investigations as necessary for observed violations; prepare necessary notices and
citations that outline proper repair and correction methods, time limits, permits and all necessary
remedial work required.
Prepare investigative reports and collect evidence for civil property abatements, civil litigation
and criminal prosecution; prepare legal documents, including abatement and inspection warrants,
correspondence and post legal documents.
Exhibit A
Contact property owners and schedules and conduct on-site inspections; interpret codes and
regulations and explains inspections; interpret codes and regulations and explain inspection
procedures to involved parties.
Monitor compliance activities and conduct follow-up inspections.
Act as liaison with the City Attorney's office and the courts regarding property abatements; file
property tax assessment liens; and coordinate assigned work with related activities by other City
departments, governmental agencies and organizations.
Collect and safeguard evidence of violations to be presented in court; testify in court a required.
As directed, serves as liaison and provides staff assistance to various citizen and community
interest groups; may make presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and
community groups; and develop and present community outreach programs.
Maintain files and records and prepare reports.
Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations,
state/local agencies and associations, City management and Staff, and the public.
Perform related work as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Principles, practices and trends of City Planning.
Principles, practices and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement.
Applicable City and State regulations and policies related to code enfOrcement.
Effective public contact techniques in person, on the telephone and through written
communication.
Investigative techniques useful in inspecting residential, business, health, safety and welfare
activities to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Negotiation and conflict resolution techniques.
Research, record keeping and report writing techniques.
Municipal code enforcement methods and procedures.
Customer service techniques.
Exhibit A
Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of
responsibility.
Abilit~ To:
Enforce Policies, procedures, codes and regulations pertaining to code enforcement activities.
Interpret, apply and clearly explain codes, policies and regulations to the general public.
Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Work independently, correctly prioritize cases and exercise sound judgment.
Read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances and policies.
Work indoors or outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions.
Maintain manual and electronic records accurately and in a timely manner.
Deal effectively and tactfully with property owners and managers, tenants, contractors, City Staff
and the general public.
Operate word processing, e-mail and digital photographic equipment.
Work and attend occasional night and weekend meetings and conferences.
Physical Standards:
The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to
successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. '
An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in
meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office
equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to bend and
twist to reach files, walk and stand. The employee is frequently required to bend, climb, stoop,
crawl, twist, crouch or walk to investigate various types of potential Municipal Code violations.
The employee should be able to conduct building and field inspections. While performing
duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and
interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with
City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.
Training and Experience:.
Any combination equivalent to education and experience is likely to provide the required
knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Exhibit A
Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent supplemented by college course
work in business or public administration, code enforcement, police science, or
related area.
Experience: Two years responsible experience in public contact work involving inspection,
investigation, interpretation and application of codes, code enforcement or related
activities.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class C drivers' license and Certificate of Automobile Insurance
for Personal Liability.
Completion of PC-832 course training desirable or the ability to obtain such training within first
12 months of employment. ~'
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Exhibit A