ABOUT THE CITY OF BANNINGThe City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. However, growth and development are occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population, and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our proud history, creating a prosperous tomorrow, and in responding to the community's needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.
CITY VISIONThe City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens.
CORE VALUES- customer service excellence: we excel in what we do by staying responsive, flexible, patient, effective, and professional.
- integrity: we are ethical, accountable, and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community.
- teamwork: we work together and maintain great communication and respect and foster a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to take pleasure in what we do.
- yes minded: we recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner.
job definitionunder general supervision, inspects residential and commercial property for compliance with city, state and federal zoning and nuisance codes and performs a variety of duties associated with the enforcement of city ordinances.
essential functionsthe following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
representative duties- inspects and investigates citizen complaints dealing with violations of city codes and ordinances.
- inspects residential and commercial property to ensure compliance with city, state and federal codes.
- travels to property accused of violations to perform inspections and determines if a violation has occurred.
- prepares inspection reports. documents finding with photographs and written statements. prepares correspondence to inform the responsible party of the violation and required action. monitors outstanding inspection reports to ensure compliance is achieved.
- provides information to the community regarding code requirements.
- prepares warrant and affidavit for abatement notices as necessary. ensures appropriate documentation is archived.
- performs other duties as assigned or required.
knowledge of - knowledge of applicable city, county, state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.
- knowledge of the city's and the department's policies and procedures.
- knowledge of basic mathematical computations.
ability to- skill in reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant city, county, state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, policies and procedures and other operational guidelines and directives.
- skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and/or demands.
- skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
- skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, staff, vendors, contractors, visitors, the general public and others having business with the city of banning.
- skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
minimum qualificationsa high school diploma or ged. experience maintaining compliance standards or other related experience is desirable.
additional requirementsmust have at the time of application and must maintain a valid california driver license. possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of employment, a pc832 arrest and firearms certificate along with california association of code enforcement officers (caceo) basic and intermediate certifications.may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals and/or dangerous machinery. may be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. may be subject to call out and/or call-back.
working conditionsmay be exposed to extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals and/or dangerous machinery. may be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. may be subject to call out and/or call-back.
physical requirementsability to travel to different sites and locations; sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop squat, crawl, twist, climb and lift up to 50 lbs. ability to endure exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards and electrical hazards. ability to sit for long periods of time and work in an enclosed environment with limited mobility; availability for shift work.
equal opportunity employerthe city of banning is an equal opportunity employer. all employees and candidates for employment will be recruited, selected, trained, promoted, compensated and, if necessary, disciplined or terminated without regard to sex/gender, race, national origin, religion, creed, color, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.while requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. this job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
reasonable accommodations the city of banning is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the americans with disabilities act (ada) and fair employment and housing act (feha). individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.
legal right to work in the united states the immigration reform and control act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the united states within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. the city is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
how to apply
please visit our website at
http://www.banning.ca.us/
and apply online.
examination process the examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide detailed and relevant work experience. a resume will not be accepted or reviewed in-lieu of the required application materials. please
do not write "see resume" on your application. please note that only applicants who are deemed most qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. the city may also conduct a written exam for this position.
city of banninghuman resourceshr@banningca.gov
(951) 922-3106