Code Enforcement Officer

Summary: 4LEAF, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing services throughout the United States. They are seeking a qualified Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with codes and regulations, while providing excellent customer service and communication with the public. Responsibilities: - Knowledge of basic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code abatement - Safe and efficient work practices related to code enforcement - Modern office procedures and methods such as basic computer knowledge regarding word processing and databases - Basic principles of records maintenance and report preparation - Effective and positive techniques for working and communicating with the public - General municipal services and the municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement and court procedures, including, but not limited to, citation issuance, obtaining various types of inspection warrants and court documents Required Qualifications: - 1+ years of experience in nuisance, blight, substandard housing, and unpermitted construction - Outstanding customer service skills - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record - Knowledge of basic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code abatement - Safe and efficient work practices related to code enforcement - Basic computer knowledge regarding word processing and databases - Basic principles of records maintenance and report preparation - Effective and positive techniques for working and communicating with the public - Ability to apply principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement to facts observed with impartiality and efficiency - Apply codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to code abatement and interpret and apply state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations - Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, obtain various types of inspection warrants and court documents - Maintain and update records, logs, and reports, operate photography equipment, operate a variety of office equipment, including computer equipment - Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including difficult and uncooperative people - Maintain a healthy working relationship with contractors, builders, and the public - Good listening and negotiating skills - Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills - Ability to identify and solve complex problems by conferring and providing information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and others regarding code requirements and alternatives - Ability to kneel, crouch, and climb tall ladders Preferred Qualifications: - ACEA Certified desired Required Skills: Code Enforcement, Code Violation Investigation, Code Abatement, Codes, Ordinances, Inspection Warrants, Court Procedures, Records Maintenance, Report Preparation, Photography Equipment Operation, Office Equipment Operation, Computer Skills, ACEA Certification, Customer Service, Decision Making Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Life insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance