Job Description
Location
1017 Middlefield Road Redwood City, 94063
Description
The City of Redwood City invites applications for Code Enforcement I/II in the Community Development Department.
THE POSITION
The Code Enforcement Officer I or II is a part of the Building Division in the Community Development Department. This position will be filled at either Officer I or Officer II level, depending on qualifications of the final candidate. Under the direction of the Building Official and with day-to-day supervision by Senior Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Team, this position will work to ensure compliance with the Redwood City Municipal Code, ordinances and zoning regulations; and investigate and document violations. The Code Enforcement Program seeks to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and work environment. These duties will require coordination with other City staff in Community Development, Public Works, Fire and Police Departments, as well as other agencies, and the public.
Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Work closely with homeowners, businesses and community groups to enhance the quality of neighborhoods through public relations, community building, and code enforcement related educational activities; Maintain effective and cooperative relations with the public; Investigate complaints of violations of City code, zoning ordinances, sign regulations and related laws, ordinances, and codes; Document complaints, inspections, actions, administrative remedies and compliance; Issue courtesy notices, notices of violations, correction notices, and stop work orders, as appropriate; Conduct routine follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, notify concerned parties of action taken. Code Enforcement Officer II will be required to handle the more complex type of Code Enforcement violation such as dealing with Zoning and illegal construction cases.
Zoom Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 2023.
Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.
Job PDF
Final Job Announcement -Code Enforcement Officer I.II #24A-40.pdf
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will embrace the City's emphasis on excellent customer service while working through issues to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks; creative in approaches to problem-solving while demonstrating good judgment; communicate clearly with all types of people and will be an effective team player who works productively with City staff, businesses and the public.
Special Instructions
A City application and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the application and supplemental questions will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, and education or training or stating See Resume in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.
Recruitment Contact
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