Neighborhood Preservation Spec

DEFINITION: Under general supervision assists in the inspection of residential dwellings and commercial buildings to identify violations and to cite and enforce provisions of the City Municipal Code and California Health and Safety Code; recommends improvements in neighborhoods with regard to unsafe and substandard buildings; performs other related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Neighborhood Preservation Specialist I is the entry level class in the Neighborhood Preservation Specialist series and, initially under closer supervision and within well established procedural guidelines, is responsible for performing the more routine supporting code enforcement functions. An incumbent may advance to the next higher classification of Neighborhood Preservation Specialist II upon meeting the employment standards for that class, recommendation of the Department Head, and approval from the City Administrator. This classification differs from the next higher classification of Neighborhood Preservation Specialist II by the lower level of complexity of the work performed and a lesser independence of operation. Incumbents in this class are expected to learn procedures and practices and to perform increasingly more complex work over a period of time. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED: Receives immediate supervision from the Neighborhood Revitalization Coordinator. Incumbents of this class do not routinely exercise supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) Learns to patrol and conduct field inspections of parcels of land, structures, vehicles and stored materials to ensure compliance with applicable City ordinances and state laws; investigates citizen complaints and takes appropriate action upon consultation with supervisor; learns to obtain statements from complainants; learns to re-inspect properties to ensure continued compliance. Photographs violations; learns to gather evidence for court proceedings; posts notices relating to required abatements; cites vehicles and coordinates the removal of abandoned and illegally parked vehicles; maintains reports on vehicle towing activities. Maintains records and reports related to enforcement activities; composes and types correspondence, reports, forms and s