Code Enforcement Aide



Code Enforcement Aide

Salary

$35,969.23 - $52,202.18 Annually

Location

Throughout Riverside County

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

22-13435-01

Department

TLMA Code Enforcement

Division

Code Enf Palm Desert

Opening Date

05/03/2022

Closing Date

5/8/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County. 

The County of Riverside’s Code Enforcement Department has multiple opportunities for a Code Enforcement Aide to fill vacancies throughout Riverside County, such as Palm Desert and Perris. The selected candidates will provide specialized clerical support to field investigative personnel, conduct research, build and maintain case files, prepare notices, mail documents, and provide other assistance as needed. 

The most competitive candidates will have an understanding of Riverside County Land Use Ordinances, codes, regulations, and knowledge of legal statutes pertaining to land use. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and those who are Commissioned Notaries are highly desired. 

The incumbent will work a 9/80, 4/10 or 5/40 schedule, which may include weekends and nights based on operational demands

Meet the Team!
The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs complex clerical work requiring the application of code enforcement and community improvement policies and procedures, laws, and specialized terminology.

• Prepares and processes code enforcement complaints which require the review of complex source material and a thorough familiarity with land use and building policies, procedures, terminology and various applicable laws in order to open and prepare case files for investigation.

• Gives information to the public or agency representatives in situations where judgment and interpretation of departmental policies and regulations are required.

• Reviews a variety of case file material, reports, forms, and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable ordinances.

• Answers questions involving searching for and summarizing technical land use, zoning, building, or housing code data, laws, policies or procedures; answers questions regarding the Community Improvement Program and activities.

• Performs routine non-contact investigations.

• Compiles a variety of documents and investigative reports which require locating sources of information, devising forms to secure the data and determining proper format for finished documents; designs or revises office forms.

• Sets up and maintains complex code enforcement filing and/or Community Improvement Program systems.

• Initiates replies to routine correspondence; composes correspondence, simple investigative reports and other materials requiring the application of code enforcement and/or subject matter knowledge and discrimination in the selection of data; may provide technical guidance to other clerical staff; prepares and revises written procedures.

• Types a wide variety of complex code enforcement and/or community improvement materials related to the opening and maintenance of case files, utilizing information processing equipment; develops automated files and maintains the storage medium; develops and revises standardized formats for documents for code enforcement and/or Community Improvement Program.

• Operates computerized and standard office equipment; isolates and resolves equipment and procedural problems; performs backup of systems and maintains archived record library and case reference logs; serves as technical expert on the operation of information processing equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience: Two years of clerical experience. (Completion of 30 quarter units or 45 semester units from an accredited college or university in administration of justice, land use, planning, building and safety, civil engineering, zoning, public administration, public relations, social science, marketing, education, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.)

Knowledge of: The principles, methods, and equipment used in information processing; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, format, and style; office procedures, including preparing correspondence and reports, filing, and operating standard office equipment.

Ability to: Understand the capabilities and applications of information processing equipment; considering the requirements of the Code Enforcement Department; proof and correct documents into acceptable final form; store and retrieve a variety of documents and subdocuments; meet departmental production and accuracy standards; learn to read and interpret maps, property descriptions and related documents; Learn, understand, apply, and explain regulations and policies relating to building, housing codes, land use and zoning, and community improvement programs; compile information from various sources; communicate effectively; deal tactfully and courteously with the public; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skills: Sufficient skill in typing to enable the applicant to complete 40 net words per minute.

Test: All candidates will be required to take a typing test prior to being considered for any Code Enforcement Aide position.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent will be required to walk, bend, and must be able to move/lift boxes or archive documents up to 25 pounds in weight. 

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License Class C is required at the time of employment. 

The most competitive candidates may possess:
  • Knowledge of Riverside County Land Use Ordinances, codes and regulations.
  • Knowledge of legal statutes pertaining to land use.
  • Bilingual Level 2 ability in Spanish.
  • Commissioned Notary.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veterans’ Preference

The County of Riverside has a Veteran’s Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse’s letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans’ preference.

Degree Verification
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

What's Next
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current employees of County of Riverside may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies throughout Riverside County.

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com. A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT:  County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

  • Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
  • Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
  • Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

  1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
  2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
  3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

 

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law.  The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change.  If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01
If offered the position, would you be able to obtain a valid California Driver License?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I already have a valid California Driver's License.
02
How many years of clerical experience do you have performing a variety of office support duties such as typing correspondence and/or email, data entry, record keeping, filing, answering and/or routing calls, copying, faxing, or similar activities?
  • None
  • Less than twelve months
  • One year or more, but less than two years
  • Two years or more, but less than three years
  • Three years or more, but less than four years
  • Four years or more
03
Have you completed education of 30 quarter units or 45 semester units from an accredited college or university in administration of justice, land use, planning, building and safety, civil engineering, zoning, public administration, public relations, social science, marketing, education, or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
04
I understand that qualified candidates will be required to take a typing test prior to being considered for interview.
  • Yes
  • No
05
I acknowledge that I am required to upload a resume as verification of experience and/or educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting in order to be considered for the position.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have knowledge of Riverside County Land Use Ordinances, codes and regulations?
  • Yes
  • No
07
What is your Spanish bilingual level?
  • I am not bilingual in Spanish.
  • I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write in Spanish.
  • I can speak, read, and write in Spanish.
08
What level of knowledge do you have using the County of Riverside Public Land Use System (PLUS) electronic software?
  • None
  • Basic
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
09
Are you a Commissioned Notary? Please attach any supporting documents.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
County of Riverside
Address
County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone
(951) 955-3500