Part Time Code Enforcement Officer

Overview

The City of Anaheim Planning & Building Department is seeking a highly motivated, customer service-driven, and team-oriented Part Time Code Enforcement Officer I for the Code Enforcement Division. The Code Enforcement Officer investigates violations of and enforces City ordinances and related codes, including occupancy, zoning, land use, health, sanitation, public nuisance, transportation, animal license/permits, and business license/permits.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years of public contact experience, preferably involving investigative or inspection skills. Code enforcement experience is highly desired. Candidates must be available to work evenings and weekends to address community needs.

• Investigate and enforce the Anaheim Municipal Code and related state codes; enforce service areas including but not limited to occupancy, zoning, land use, housing, health, sanitation, nuisance, transportation, animal and business licenses/permits, and regulatory permits.
• Conduct field investigations and inspections in residential, industrial, and commercial locations for code violations; components may include building, licensing, graffiti, housing, nuisance, zoning, and other municipal and state codes.
• Prepare and issue notices of violation and directives outlining items to be brought into compliance.
• Testify as the city’s witness in court proceedings regarding code violations.
• Collect business license fees; post notices of public hearings and signs affidavits of postings.
• Maintain files, inspection logs, and related records; prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience:
Two (2) years of public contact experience, preferably involving investigative or inspection skills.

Knowledge:
Investigative principles and practices;
English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and methods of report writing; and computers and related software.

Ability:
Effectively explain appropriate City and State codes and ordinances; interpret occupancy, zoning, land use, building, animal and business license/permits, housing, transportation, health, sanitation and public nuisance code provisions; interpret legal descriptions and boundary maps; analyze and compile technical information; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; exercise discretion and sound judgment; deal diplomatically with the public and deescalate volatile situations; communicate effectively in writing and orally;

establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

License/Certification Required:
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment. Possession of a P.C. 832 Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate is required by completion of probation. Effective March 1, 2023, possession of the Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by an accredited college or the Southern California Association of Code Enforcement Officers is required by completion of probation for all employees hired on or after March 1, 2023.

Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents will be required to work in an office and outdoor field environments; exposure to inclement weather; may encounter hazardous materials; oil, chemicals, fumes, and other potentially hazardous conditions; may work irregular hours; exposure to electrical energy, hostile individuals, and aggressive animals; may travel and work on various surfaces including uneven terrain.

Physical Conditions:
Primary functions require physical ability and mobility to work in office and field settings; ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and twisting; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; with assistance may lift up to 50 pounds; operate office equipment and travel to other locations; may bike for extended periods; effective communication abilities.

Note:
Incumbents are required to work evenings and weekends. Some positions may require bilingual skills.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.

The selection process includes, but is not limited to, an oral interview and a skills assessment. Candidates should provide complete details of their qualifications; “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Successful candidates will undergo reference/background checks and a post-offer medical examination (including drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process, as communication will not be sent by any other method.

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