Open Recruitment
REVENUE INSPECTOR
(Superior benefits,
including CalPERS retirement 3% @ 60, CalPERS health plan, and 4/10 work
schedule)
Open:
January 19, 2010
Final Filing Date: February 9, 2010
THE
POSITION
Under the
direction of an assigned supervisor, enforce provisions of the City's Municipal
Code including zoning laws and health and safety codes; perform inspections and
searches; issue citations, notices and orders; pursue collection of revenues
and other outstanding debts owed to the City; and respond to related complaints
and questions. Incumbent may be exposed
to variable temperatures; slippery surfaces; loud noises; sunburn; dust and
pollen; silica dust such as asbestos in old homes; bee stings; infections, such
as a tick-borne Lyme disease or mosquito-borne encephalitis; angry or hostile
persons and animals; corrosive chemicals; and wetness, such as while walking in
the rain or at a site inspection.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Enforce Municipal
Code regulations such as public peace, sanitation and health, taxes and
licenses, streets, building and planning and zoning ordinances; perform field checks of contractors and
subcontractors for proper licenses or permits; review building permit
applications to determine that buildings, adjacent structures and land usage
are in conformity with health and safety regulations; write citations for
violations and perform office follow-up work on citations as required; prepare
complaints for filing; pursue collection of revenues and outstanding debts owed
the City using appropriate enforcement procedures; prepare and assemble
supporting documentation for small claims court cases and represent the City in
small claims court; assist in prosecuting cases involving Municipal Code
violations and give testimony in court; explain and interpret municipal
ordinances and other regulations as needed; interface with community and
governmental agencies as required; answer questions and provide information for
the public concerning topics related to Code enforcement; prepare and maintain
a variety of files and prepare reports as required; hazardous materials first
responder; serve on primary emergency response team in case of emergency or
disaster in a position assigned by the City emergency plan; and perform related
duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience: Any combination
equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with an Associate of Arts degree
and approximately three (3) years of paid full time experience in public
contact work involving regulatory codes, collections, credit, public relations,
investigation, or inspection work.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required
education on a year for year basis up to two years.
Knowledge
of:
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures; City
organization, operations, policies and objectives; techniques of collection,
inspection and investigation; modern office practices, procedures and
equipment; record-keeping techniques; and interpersonal skills using tact,
patience and courtesy.
Skill and/or Ability to: Enforce provisions of
the City Municipal Code and zoning laws and health and safety codes, building
codes, fire codes, and animal pound regulations; perform inspections and
searches; issue citations, notices and orders and respond to related code enforcement
complaints and questions; perform collection duties and follow-up as necessary,
up to and including filing and representing the City in small claims court
cases; perform procedures and techniques used in investigation or inspection
for compliance with municipal ordinances and regulations; interpret required
City ordinances, state and federal laws and apply them to a variety of
situations; interpret engineering plans; attend specialized workshops,
seminars, and training meetings related to code enforcement and public
security; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain records
and prepare reports; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective
working relationships with others.
License
and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s
license is required. Employees in this
classification will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Government Employer Pull Notice Program, which confirms possession of a valid
driver’s license and reflects driving record. Ability to be insured by the City’s insurance
carrier is required. Ability to obtain an 832 P.C. certificate within the
probationary period is required.
Working Conditions: Employee
accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Positions in this
class normally require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend; require
the mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate
small objects; require the ability to stand for long periods; require the
ability to walk long distances; perform work which involves the frequent
lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and
may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds; may be required to work in inclement
weather without effective protection from sun, cold and rain; may be required to
use City and/or personal vehicle in the course of employment; and may be
required to work evenings and/or weekends.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications may be
obtained from Human Resources, Carson City Hall, 701 E. Carson Street, Carson,
CA 90745, or by calling (310) 952-1736
(Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.). A completed original City of Carson
employment application must be received by Human Resources NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M., TUESDAY,
February 9, 2010 to be considered in the selection process. A résumé may be submitted with, but cannot
substitute for, a completed original City of Carson employment application. PHOTOCOPIED
APPLICATIONS, POSTMARKS, AND FACSIMILES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be
screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Those applicants determined to be among the
most qualified may be invited to participate in a written examination, weighted
100%. An employment eligibility list
will be established in accordance with the City’s Personnel Rules, Rule VI,
Employment List Procedures.
OTHER IFORMATION
The City of Carson is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special
assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon
request, for persons with disabilities. Call
Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.
The City of Carson
has an agency shop agreement with the American Federation of State, County
& Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 809 Council 36; therefore, the payment
of union dues or an agency fee to AFSCME is a condition of employment.
APPOINTMENT
All employment offers
are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination
(which will include a drug screening), police record, reference and background
check. All new employees are required to
take a loyalty oath.
The provisions of this
bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be
modified or revoked without notice.