Senior Code Enforcement Officer Jobs in Spring Valley, CA

The Position This is a continuous recruitment that is open until the needs of the City are met. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Under supervision (Beach and Community Patrol Officer I) or general supervision (Beach and Community Patrol Officer II), patrols assigned areas and interacts with City residents and visitors to enforce various City, County and State codes, rules, and regulations in a professional and courteous manner.

The objective of this position is to gain voluntary compliance through visibility, education, and working positively and effectively with members of the public. Seasonal Workers may work for a limited period of time or on a part-time schedule throughout the year. However, Seasonal Workers may not exceed 1,000 hours of paid time within a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

The Essential Duties The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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 the class. Beach and Community Patrol Officer, I Examples of essential duties include: Patrols streets, parks and beaches on foot, bike or by vehicle; Interacts with and educates the public on applicable laws; gives warnings; issues infraction, misdemeanor, and civil administrative citations.

Provides information to the public and answers general inquires while on patrol regarding City animal regulations, parking, geography, and other City and State ordinances. Observes and reports potential illegal activity to the San Diego County Sheriff department. Works cooperatively with local law enforcement, Del Mar Fire Department and Del Mar Lifeguards as directed.

Assists with traffic control and parking enforcement duties, as assigned. Beach and Community Patrol Officer II Examples of essential duties include: In addition to the duties listed for the Beach and Community Patrol Officer I, the following apply: Employees within this class are distinguished from the Beach and Community Patrol Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive limited instruction or assistance, and are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Beach and Community Patrol Officer II is expected to participate in on-the-job training of new hires, demonstrate safe use of bikes, coverage of various beats and other lead functions. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of: State, County and City vehicle, laws, codes, ordinances and practices. Procedures, terminology and techniques to operate two-way radios.

Conflict resolution techniques and possess strong interpersonal skills. Ability to: Interpret, apply, explain and enforce laws, codes and ordinances related to littering, possessing alcohol in public, dogs without leash violations, camping, parking regulations, and other areas of enforcement as may be deemed appropriate. Exercise sound judgment within established guidelines and supervisory direction.

Analyze situations and determine appropriate course of action. Prepare clear and concise correspondence. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, public and other governmental agencies.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Prepare and maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation. Be able to respond professionally while under physical duress to difficult customers who may be argumentative, demanding, rude and/or confrontational and insulting.

The Desired Minimum Qualifications Beach and Community Patrol Officer I: Training and Experience: Relevant work experience, including experience communicating extensively with the public is highly desirable but not required. Minimum Qualifications: A valid California driver's license, Class C, with a satisfactory driving record. High school diploma or equivalent Beach and Community Patrol Officer II: Training and Experience: At least two years of similar experience performing the full range of duties or two seasons of related part-time seasonal employment.

Minimum Qualifications: Required A valid California driver's license, Class C, with a satisfactory driving record. High school diploma or equivalent One year of previous work experience, including extensive interaction with the public. Highly Desirable but not Required Valid and current P.O.S.T P.C

832 Certification Supplemental Information PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and mental demands described here 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. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to walk, stand and sit for long periods; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear both in person and by phone or radio; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office and maintenance tools and equipment; and drive a vehicle.

The employee regularly lifts, pushes or pulls equipment up to 100 pounds. There are specific vision abilities required by this job that include close vision, distance vision, color vision, the use of both eyes, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to safely use a pedal and/or electric motor assisted bike is required.

Must be able to walk two miles in 30 minutes, then after a brief rest, repeat the two miles for another three sequences. Following a longer rest of approximately 20 minutes, ride a bike for up to three hours with reasonable rest periods. Patrols as described are often performed in warm sunny conditions sometimes with moderate winds.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze and solve problems; use math; observe people and situations; read and interpret data, information and instruments; learn and apply new skills; work with constant interruptions; and interact with the public, some of whom may be dissatisfied, quarrelsome and/or abusive. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works under outdoor weather conditions, works on ladders in high, precarious places. The employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions in or near moving and/or heavy traffic. The incumbent is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and loud or prolonged noise levels and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.