Program Compliance Officer

Job Description:

Program Compliance Officer

Description

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Position Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Program Compliance Officers perform field inspections to investigate, identify and enforce City codes, ordinance, and abatement regulations relating to illegal dumping and public nuisance and processes and resolves complaints and violations and prepares reports.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Works with the public and other departments in administering, educating, and
• communicating City regulations on illegal dumping; responds to questions and concerns from the public, departmental staff, outside agencies, and provides information as appropriate.
• Initiates investigations and procedures to abate violations of illegal dumping or property maintenance codes, and ordinances regulating illegal dumping, trash and/or green waste.
• Initiates procedures to obtain compliance and meets with property owners to develop a plan to resolve violations.
• May issue notices of violation or administrative citations for noncompliance; may testify or attend administrative hearings and court regarding violations and compliance actions.
• Performs interdepartmental liaison work and may coordinate problem resolution activities involving several departments; may work closely with other City departments in the investigation, resolution, and enforcement of code and requirement provisions.
• Patrols and conducts field inspections and re-inspects properties to ensure continued compliance; may photograph violations and gather evidence for proceedings; posts notices relating to required abatements and cites violators.
• Prepares and maintains investigative records and reports related to enforcement activities; may compose and type correspondence, reports, forms, and specialized documents; enters and retrieves information from automated records systems; operates communications equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Full job description available to be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JS-Program-Compliance-Officer.pdf

The current vacancy exists in the City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.

Two (2) years of full-time paid experience working with the public in the enforcement and application of laws, codes, rules, and procedures which involved investigative or inspection duties.

AND

Completion of thirty (30) semester units from an accredited college or university.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for college units with fifteen (15) semester units equaling one (1) year of experience.

If qualifying using education, applicants MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS for education verification (instructions below on how to attach documents). Applications lacking the attachment may be rejected.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and a current copy of their driving record.

Eligibles certified for consideration for this position will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job related written examination may be administered to test a candidate's knowledge of inspection and investigation methods, legal terminology, written communication skills, reading comprehension, following directions, reading an assessor's map, interpersonal relation skills, judgment and independent decision making, and dealing with the public.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of December 14, 2026.

The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed test phase.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Exam and to qualify for the eligible list.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE REGULATIONS

Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Unit 3

Non- Supervisory White Collar

The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 15 hours per month based on years of service

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS

Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 100 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$55,656.00 - $67,344.00 Annually