Community Preservation Officer II

The City of San Leandro’s Community Development Department is responsible for overseeing and guiding development activities in the city and consists of five divisions:  Building and Safety Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Housing, Innovation, and Planning.  Together, these facets work in tandem to promote quality development and increase investment in the community.  Currently, there is one full-time Community Preservation Officer II vacancy.

Under general supervision, this classification performs a variety of routine to complex technical and public contact duties related to the City’s Community Preservation Program, including the identification, investigation, and correction of violations of various state and local codes and ordinances, including but not limited to the City’s municipal, zoning, property maintenance, and building standards codes, and community preservation and weed abatement ordinances; investigates citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues; seeks voluntary compliance or issues citations; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Community Preservation Officer II:  This is the fully qualified journey level classification in the Community Preservation Officer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Community Preservation Officer I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative.  Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Positions in the Community Preservation Officer class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Community Preservation Officer II level are normally filled by advancement from the Community Preservation Officer I level; progression to the Community Preservation Officer II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Community Preservation Officer II level.