HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 96-164RESOLUTION NO. 96-164
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
RANGE FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT OFFICER
RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the class
specification for the Community Improvement Officer, as shown on Exhibit A, attached
hereto; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Council hereby approves the salary range as
follows:
STEP
A B C D
$ 2,550.42 $ 2,677.82 $ 2,811.74 $ 2,952.32 $ 3,099.94
Dated: November 6, 1996
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 96-164 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 6, 1996 by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members - Davenport, Mann, Pennino, Sieglock
and Warner (Mayor)
NOES: Council Members - None
ABSENT: Council Members - None
ABSTAIN: Council Members - None
Ji~ER M. P
City Clark
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96-164
CITY OF LODI
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT OFFICER
(CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER)
October 1996
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of the Community Improvement Manager, performs skilled work in
the investigation, inspection and enforcement of City codes, ordinances and abatement
regulations, the Uniform Housing and Dangerous Building Codes; performs related work as
assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives administrative direction from the Community Improvement Manager.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Receives, investigates and responds to complaints regarding substandard dwellings or structures,
zoning violations, property maintenance violations, noise regulation violations, inoperable or
abandoned vehicles on private property and other nuisance violations.
Confers with county, state agencies and City departments on the disposition of a variety of
complaints and code violations.
Conducts field inspections of commercial and residential buildings during various stages of repair
to meet minimum housing standards.
Reads, interprets and applies state laws, municipal codes and ordinances, and other pertinent
regulations.
Prepares necessary violations and other notices which outline proper repair and correction
methods, time limits, permits and all necessary remedial work required; develops cost estimates
based on work to be performed and specifications.
Provides information concerning permit, land use and zoning requirements to the public.
Issues citations for violations of the municipal code and other laws and regulations.
Conducts inspections involving parking, set -backs, encroachments, right-of-ways, and code and
structural compliance.
Provides support and information for permit applications.
Prepares required documentation for all legal actions and conducts follow-up once legal activities
have been initiated.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and
the public using principles of good customer service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Principles and methods of enforcing varied municipal codes.
Applicable laws, ordinances and codes.
Principles and methods of investigation utilized in code enforcement inspections;
Appropriate building, safety, hazardous materials and fire prevention techniques and
requirements.
Basic terminolocry used in zoning, including legal descriptions.
Regulations and requirements for court evidence documentation.
Basic law enforcement concepts.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including driving habits.
Principles of building, planning and zoning permit processes and plan examining;
The operation and use of personal computers and various computer applications within the office
environment.
Ability to:
Investigate zoning, code and other complaints in a timely and tactful manner.
Interpret and explain a variety of codes, ordinances and other regulations to the public.
Deal courteously, but firmly, and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals contacted
in the course of work including resolving conflicts and problems.
Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of inspection findings and other written materials.
Maintain organized and accurate records of inspections and code enforcement files.
Use of personal computer and various computer applications.
Organize work, set priorities and exercise sound, independent judgment within established
guidelines.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:
Experience: At least one year of experience interpreting planning and building or zoning laws and
regulations or a closely related field. Understanding of the building and construction trade is
preferred.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent with a preferred supplement by college level
course work in planning, building inspection, technology or a related field.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a certificate in an approved field related to code enforcement pursuant to state law
within two years of hire.
Possession of, or ability to obtain an Arrest Course 832 Penal Code certificate within one year of
hire.
Possession of a valid California driver's license.