Assistant Life Safety / Code Officer

Salary: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Location : Reedley, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 9
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/13/2025
Closing Date: 4/7/:59 PM Pacific

THE CITY OF REEDLEY INVITES YOU TO APPLY
Application Instructions or Other Information
The Reedley Fire Department is recruiting for one (1) Part-Time Assistant Life Safety/ Code Officer position

This position is in the Fire Department and may work under the immediate supervision of the Fire Chief or Community Development Director. Work days for this position are generally on the weekends, and hours will vary. Hours are not guaranteed, and this schedule is subject to change. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.

Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. The application link is provided below.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the hiring process is complete.

For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources at ext. 394.

E.O.E.

Position Information
DEFINITION

Under general supervision, assists the Life Safety / Code Officer in the performance of a variety of routine to complex duties related to the City's code enforcement program, including the identification, investigation and correction of violations of the City's municipal, building, zoning, occupancy, signage and housing codes, and of State and City Health and Safety Codes and Ordinances, including animal control; assists in the investigation of citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues and seeks voluntary compliance or issues citations and initiates abatement procedures; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
•  Receives general supervision from the Fire Chief or designated Chief Officer.
•  May receive functional direction from Life Safety / Code Officer.
•  Exercises no supervision over staff. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(may include but are not limited to the following)
•  The Part-Time Assistant Life Safety / Code Officer assists the Life Safety /Code Officer as follows:
•  Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
•  Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of vacant properties; provides confirmation to public by telephone and in person regarding code regulations.
•  Prepares notices of violation or noncompliance and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and public nuisances.
•  Meets with other staff and code enforcement personnel to coordinate activities and mitigation measures.
•  Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners; conducts follow- up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances;
•  Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and or commercial areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during the course of field investigations.
•  Provides information to violators, the general public, business community and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; respond to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
•  Participates in public education events.
•  Operates and maintains department vehicle.
•  Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties including answering the telephone, maintaining files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
•  Inputs and retrieves a variety of information using a computer or mobile device.
•  Works independently to complete projects and assignments with little or no direct supervision.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
•  Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code violation investigation and enforcement.
•  Methods and procedures used in code enforcement including rights of entry and citation issuance procedures.
•  Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations.
•  Basic requirements of zoning, building and related codes, ordinances and regulations.
•  Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administrative and departmental policies.
•  Legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code enforcement.
•  Techniques for dealing with and solving the problems presented by a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
•  Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of code enforcement.
•  Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous materials and chemical capture weapons/tranquilizer dart guns.
•  Research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures.
•  Technical report writing and preparation of correspondence.
•  Principles and procedures of record keeping. Modem office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
•  Techniques and practices of public speaking and making presentations before small groups.
•  Basic computer software related to work.
•  Basic mathematical principles.
•  Safe driving rules and practices.
•  English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
•  Techniques for dealing effectively with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
•  Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person and over the telephone.
•  Principles and procedures of record keeping.
•  Basic care, maintenance and operational requirements of equipment and apparatus. Ability to:
•  Operate computer equipment and software applications.
•  Operate a motor vehicle safely.
•  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•  Learn, interpret and apply new Federal, State, and local policies, laws and regulations.
•  Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•  Perform mathematical calculations.
•  Troubleshoot and resolve problems.
•  Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
•  Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
•  Learn, follow and maintain quality control and quality assurance procedures.
•  Prepare a variety of reports.
•  Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
•  Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education, Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Education
•  Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Experience
•  Two (2) years of enforcing fire prevention or municipal zoning and or building codes with a public agency, or other qualifying related experience. Training
•  Specialized training in fire science related to fire prevention, law enforcement, or building inspections, or a related field. License or Certificate:
•  Must possess a valid California driver's license. Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
•  Must possess mobility to work in the field and in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle, drive on surface streets, and make inspections; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light physical work.
•  Vision must be sufficient to read printed materials and a computer screen.
•  Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.
•  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain and landscapes when performing inspections.
•  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment.
•  Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.
•  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry . click apply for full job details