Code Enforcement Officer

Under general supervision assists in the inspection of residential dwellings and commercial buildings to identify violations and to cite and enforce provisions of the City Municipal Code and California Health and Safety Code; recommends improvements in neighborhoods with regard to unsafe and substandard buildings; performs other related duties as required.

The Code Enforcement Officer Iis the entry level class in the Code Enforcement Officer series and, initially under closer supervision and within well established procedural guidelines, is responsible for performing the more routine supporting code enforcement functions.

An incumbent may advance to the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Officer II upon meeting the employment standards for that class, recommendation of the Department Head, and approval from the City Manager.

This classification differs from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Officer II by the lower level of complexity of the work performed and a lesser independence of operation.

Incumbents in this class are expected to learn procedures and practices and to perform increasingly more complex work over a period of time.

• Possession of three years of full time experience working with the public in the interpretation and application of laws, codes, rules and procedures
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license
• Must complete PC 832 Laws of Arrest course within six (6) months of hire.

Only those applicants who meet the qualification standards of this position by the application filing deadline will be allowed to participate in the examination process. Examination scores determine standing on Civil Service eligibility lists. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the department head, will make the final selection and appointment from the established eligibility list.

The examination process may consist of the following parts:
Application Package Review:
Qualifying Only;
Oral Interview 100% Weight Value. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be considered for the eligibility list.

Applicants who require special examination accommodations due to a disability should contact the Human Resources Department five (5) business days prior to any scheduled examination at .

Applicants may be eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points (5 points) and should attach a DD214 to their employment application for consideration of this preference.