County of Riverside
Code Enforcement Aide (Finance)
The County of Riverside's Code Enforcement Department has an opportunity for a Code Enforcement Aide to fill a current vacancy in the Palm Desert Code Enforcement Office. The selected candidate 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:
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Department of Transportation Land Management Agency may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
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.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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 ).
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).
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.