Job Description
JOB Under supervision, performs field investigations and on-site inspections regarding suspected code and ordinance violations; ensures compliance with various codes and ordinances; enforces established regulations, county ordinances, codes, and laws; performs related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Verifies compliance with permit conditions, zoning, building, grading, erosion-control codes, and other applicable laws and regulations governing land use. Gathers evidence, information, and documentation to support action for gaining compliance; provides the public with technical information and instructions concerning allowable land uses under the various ordinances; how the existing land use may be illegal or allowable only under special permits and compliance procedures; promotes voluntary compliance through discussion and persuasion while preparing for formal prosecution in the event it becomes necessary; meets with, advises, educates and guides property owners, business owners, tenants and other parties and otherwise provides highly accurate and reliable information regarding the County's codes and appropriate ways and means to resolve violations and to maintain properties in compliance.Analyzes all facts and evidence gathered to determine legality of alleged activity; identifies and interviews responsible parties; recommends possible civil/criminal penalties; determines the nature of the violation; prepares and issues citations for violations of the various codes; determines if cause exists to refer the case to other agencies for investigation; coordinates investigations with other law enforcement or regulatory agencies; executes inspection warrants when necessary; may appear as a witness in court or at appeal hearings.Responds to customer requests, questions, and complaints; investigates reports of code violations; generates code violation letters and citations as needed; documents violations; maintains case files and provides case management for assigned cases; communicates status with citizens; and testifies in court, as necessary.Stays current with knowledge related to public safety by attending professional conferences and in-service education programs, as well as by reviewing information obtained from Department memoranda, staff meetings and professional publications to attain and maintain public safety-related knowledge and skills and determine the impact of developments and change on providing service excellence.Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the county.OTHER RELATED DUTIESMay be assigned disaster service worker responsibilities as directed.Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment, only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted, the weight for that assessment will be 100%.THE ASSESSMENT (100%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026.To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/maderacountyca . All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application. For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's prefere