Job Description

Salary : $63,950.41 - $108,446.11 Annually

Location : Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 0280RMA-24AA (DS)

Department: Resource Management Agency

Opening Date: 12/06/2024

Closing Date: 12/30/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.

• General Salary Increase - 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
• New Hire/Retention/Referral Incentive
  • New hires may be eligible for a one-time New Hire incentive up to 10% of the current annual base wage. SEIU 721 MOA 2022-2025, Article 38 (Secs. 3801 - 3803).
• Merit Increases
  • New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) provided performance meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational Incentive
  • An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive
  • Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual Incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.
• Flexible Workweek/Telework Schedule
  • We support work life balance by offering compressed work (e.g., 9/80 workweek) and remote hybrid telework schedules for most positions subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.
• Sick Leave
  • Full-time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Annual Leave Redemption
  • After 14,560 hours of continuous County service (equivalent to seven (7) years) an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Deferred Compensation
  • Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans
  • Full time regular employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans: Tier one for employee only is $502 per pay period, tier two for employee plus one is $730 per pay period and tier three for employee plus family is $905 per pay period.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan
  • Participation in the County's defined benefit plan.
• Holidays -12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits -Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

VENTURA COUNTY

The County's 1,873 square miles include 1,846 square miles of land with 42 miles of coastline which is home to the following cities and points of interest: Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura as well as national protected areas such as parts of the Angeles National Forest, Channel Islands National Park, and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

Ventura County is a "general law" county, governed by a five-member, elected-by-district Board of Supervisors. The Supervisors appoint a County Executive Officer (CEO) to oversee the County budget, day-to-day operations, and to advise, assist, and act as an agent for the Board of Supervisors in all matters under the Board's jurisdiction.

THE AGENCY

The primary goal of the Resource Management Agency (RMA) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public through administration and enforcement of County ordinances, Board policy, and state and federal laws regarding land use, and commercial and environmental regulation. The agency includes five divisions: Environmental Health, Building & Safety, Code Compliance, Operations, and Planning. RMA also plays an important role in economic development by assisting County residents and businesses in obtaining permits needed to construct new or reconfigured buildings, start new businesses such as home occupations, restaurants and food service establishments, and agricultural enterprises.

RMA recognizes the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels of our Agency to best serve our clients and be representative of the community we serve and is committed to being an active participant in removing barriers to ensure equitable access and opportunities for success. The Agency is dedicated to attracting, hiring, developing, retaining, and valuing quality employees fully empowered to protect everyone's health, safety, and the environment, and committed to providing excellent customer service through the efficient, accurate, and consistent application of laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies.

THE DIVISION

The Code Compliance Division of the Resource Management Agency provides Land Use and Building Code Enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. The mission of the Code Compliance Division is to protect the health and safety, and welfare of the general public by enforcement of the Ventura County Building Code, California Building Standards Code, the Non-Coastal and Coastal Zoning Ordinances and State-mandated regulations.

THE POSITION

Under immediate supervision (I), to general supervision (II/III), performs progressively complex investigatory work related to the enforcement of adopted county regulatory ordinances. Investigates and reports on related complaints and issues warnings, notices, and citations. At the III level may serve as the lead to lower-level Code Compliance Officers.

Ideal Candidate/Distinguishing Characteristics

The ideal candidate will have proficient user experience working on computers and various Microsoft Office and case tracking programs and have the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders in challenging situations with a high degree of tact and diplomacy. The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills. This candidate will have familiarity with and experience using a variety of enforcement notices/tools. They will also have a background in enforcing public laws, regulations, building codes or zoning ordinances. An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field is desirable.

Code Compliance Officer I: This is the entry level class in the Code Compliance Officer Series. Incumbents in this classification perform the less complex work and may assist the journey and advanced journey level, Code Compliance Officer II, or III personnel who are expected to carry out the more difficult and complex assignments with a minimum amount of supervision.

Code Compliance Officer II: This is the journey or full working level class in the Code Compliance Officer Series. Incumbents in this classification perform a variety of complex work with a minimum of supervision. This class is distinguished from the Code Compliance Officer I in that the latter is the entry level into the series. It is also distinguished from the Code Compliance Officer III in that the latter is the advanced journey level into the series and is expected to work on the more complex assignments.

Code Compliance Officer III: This is the advanced journey level class in the Code Compliance Officer Series. Incumbents in this classification may serve as the lead to lower-level Code Compliance Officers and are assigned the most complex work with a minimum of supervision. This class is distinguished from the Code Compliance Officer I in that the latter is the entry level into the series. It is also distinguished from the Code Compliance Officer II in that the latter is the journey level into the series.

PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES:

Code Compliance Officer I: $30.75 - $43.11 per hour

Code Compliance Officer II: $33.80 - $47.40 per hour

Code Compliance Officer III: $37.18 - $52.14 per hour

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: 12/06/24
CLOSING DATE: 12/30/24
Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensures compliance with County land use, building, housing, zoning, and nuisance abatement codes and ordinances; performs field surveys, investigates complaints, and identifies possible code and ordinance violations.
• Gathers evidence of violations by taking photographs, making sketches, and taking necessary measurements. Gathers all pertinent facts from the parties involved and investigators field observations; issues civil administrative penalties, notices of intent, criminal complaints and notices of violation and, when necessary, citations.
• Contacts property and business owners and schedules and conducts on-site inspections; advises the public and violating property and business owners, of ordinance requirements and seeks to gain voluntary compliance.
• Maintains records of investigations and enforcement efforts; prepares required documentation for legal actions; testifies in court proceedings regarding code violations; performs follow-up actions as needed to ensure compliance.
• Confers with related agencies and County departments on disposition of complaints and code violations; prepares detailed and specialized reports and correspondence related to code compliance inspections, violations, and other activities.
• Attends community meetings when necessary and provides the public with information regarding land use, zoning, building, and housing codes and regulations.
• Uses computer programs and software in research, correspondence, and file maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Code Compliance Officer I: To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of a qualifying education/experience is one (1) year of direct experience enforcing public laws, regulations and ordinances, conducting inspections, complaint investigations or code enforcement.

Code Compliance Officer II: To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of a qualifying education/experience is two (2) years of direct experience with one (1) year working in a local government agency enforcing public laws, regulations and ordinances, conducting inspections, complaint investigations or code enforcement.

Code Compliance Officer III: To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of a qualifying education/experience is three (3) years of direct experience with two(2) years working in a local government agency enforcing public laws, regulations and ordinances, conducting inspections, complaint investigations or code enforcement.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays throughout Ventura County all year long is required.
• Independent travel is required for this position and therefore, a valid California driver license must also be maintained throughout employment.
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Successful completion and maintenance of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved P.C. 832 training (Arrest/Search/Seizure) is required prior to completion of the probationary period. Any exception (ex. extension of the completion date) to this requirement must be reviewed by Labor Relations and approved by the Deputy Director II RMA, Code Compliance Division.

DESIRED

• An Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Bilingual Skills (English/Spanish)
• Knowledge of Land Use ordinances
• Related Certifications-SCACEO: CACEO: CACE: AACE: ICC; PC 832
• Experience with Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Building & Safety and zoning laws, statutes, and codes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Working (I) to Considerable (II/III) knowledge of:

• Urban and regional planning; materials and methods of construction; federal, state & local laws, regulations for planning, land use, environmental protection or other related code provisions; or State building codes and local ordinances.
• Investigation techniques including interviewing and fact finding related to code and ordinance compliance; the elements of enforcement/compliance theory.

Skilled at:

• Written and verbal communication both inside and outside the organization.

Ability to:

• Read, interpret, and research laws, rules, regulations, legal documents, legal descriptions, maps and building plans; obtain information and evidence by on-site investigation and interviews; analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and violations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; use personal computer software.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Applications must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

NOTE If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click for additional information.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATIONA Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%:

A job-related Oral Examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

NOTE: If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an oral exam will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary, Extra Help, Intermittent, and Fixed-Term) vacancies for this position and similar positions within the Resource Management Agency. There is currently one regular vacancy within the Code Compliance Division.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record is required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Daisy Silva by email at Daisy.Silva@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2479.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

Service Employees International Union (LOCAL 721)

(SEIU)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• or you may call (805) 654-2570.

Union Codes: UPA, UPC, UPE, UPH, UPI, UPJ, UPT, UWS

01

Do you have at least one (1) year of local government agency experience enforcing public laws, regulations and ordinances, conducting inspections, complaint investigations or code enforcement?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess, or can you obtain prior to appointment, and maintain a valid California driver license?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able and willing to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you available and willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the year?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list any certifications you possess (Issued by SCACEO, CACEO, CACE, AACE, ICC and PC 832) that are related to the position of Code Compliance Officer I/II/III. Please include certificate name, date issued, expiration date and the issuing agency. If you do not possess any related certifications, please type "none".

06

Please describe your knowledge of, or experience with the following:A) Land Use OrdinancesB) Building & Safety codes and statutes.Include the name of the employer where you obtained this experience. Employer(s) where you obtained the experience must be included in the previous work experience section to be considered qualifying. If you do not have this experience, please type "none".

07

Please describe your experience using investigation techniques, including interviewing and fact finding related to enforcement of public laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances. Include the name of the employer where you obtained this experience. Employer(s) where you obtained the experience must be included in the previous work experience section to be considered qualifying. If you do not have this experience, please type "none".

08

Please describe an example of your experience reviewing, interpreting, and researching laws, regulations, legal documents, legal descriptions, maps and/or building plans. Include the name of the employer where you obtained this. Employer(s) where you obtained the experience must be included in the previous work experience section to be considered qualifying. If you do not have this experience, please type "none".

Required Question

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