Code Compliance Officer

Job Summary

Code Compliance Officer – Goodyear, AZ – Full‑Time – Salary $28.35–$42.09 Hourly

Location:

Goodyear, AZ
Opening Date: 01/27/2026
Closing Date: 02/10/2026 4:00 PM AZ
Department:
Development Services
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

• Inspect residential, commercial and industrial properties to enforce zoning, building, housing safety and environmental codes.
• Issue notices to repair, negotiate solutions, and mobilize voluntary compliance with property owners, tenants and contractors.
• Maintain administrative records, prepare inspection reports, and verify property ownership and case data.
• Collaborate with City departments, state, county and federal agencies to investigate violations and promote compliance.
• Prepare correspondence, staff reports and technical documents for court, elected officials and the public.
• Represent the department at civic league meetings, neighborhood enhancement projects and inter‑departmental forums.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree may be considered).
• Minimum one year of experience in code enforcement, building inspection, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Ability to interpret and enforce municipal codes, negotiate solutions, and document case activity.

• American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) certification in zoning or property maintenance (must be obtained within 12 months of hire).
• Good knowledge of technical systems – Accela, Goodyear 311/ Q‑Alert and case‑tracking spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in using the City’s code compliance case application and related software.

• Vacation Leave: 14 days per year (increasing with tenure).
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
• Paid Holidays: 12 per year (including floating holiday).
• Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year.
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance – three plans available at a group rate.
• Health Care, Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short‑Term Disability, Life and Cancer Benefit – city‑paid coverage.
• Longevity pay beginning at year six.
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year.
• Employee Assistance Program, onsite wellness clinic and recreation center access.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan – 2% city match.
• Retirement – Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit plan with mandatory 12% contributions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – City of Goodyear – We are an equal opportunity employer. The City of Goodyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an affirmative action employer.

Application process:

The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. Please submit your application via the City of Goodyear Careers portal by 02/10/2026. All communication regarding application status will be sent via email; monitor junk/spam email for notifications.