Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Petaluma is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused professional to join our Community Development Department as a Code Enforcement Officer. We are currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy in this important role that helps preserve the health, safety, and quality of life within our community by promoting compliance with municipal codes and fostering positive relationships with residents, businesses, and property owners.

If you are passionate about public service, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply and become a part of a team committed to enhancing Petaluma's vibrant neighborhoods and exceptional quality of life.

** Please note that if selected, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and a polygraph examination. After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must pass a medical examination and drug screen.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

• SALARY RANGE : $79,539. annually (+2% COLA in July 2027)
• FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING:
  • MEDICAL INSURANCE:
    Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere). Please see the 2026 Health Plan Contribution Memo
  • DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE:
    Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long-Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
    Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
• FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:
  • CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
    • 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members
    • 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
    Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
• FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE (annual amounts):
  • Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service.
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours
  • Holidays: 13 fixed holidays
  • Personal Leave: 20 hours (per fiscal year)
• Other Exceptional Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

For more information regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website and look at the Memorandum of Understanding and Employee Benefits.

Summary

Perform a variety of duties involved in investigation and enforcement to ensure compliance with the municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions.

Class Characteristics

General supervision is provided by a higher level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of support staff.

This is a specialist/technical and/or planning support class responsible for performing the full range of duties as assigned; responsible for specialized tasks in enforcing regulatory ordinances and codes in such areas as planning, zoning, subdivisions, encroachment, building codes, and other related areas.

Duties

Perform duties related to zoning and municipal code enforcement.

Respond to questions from the public, other divisions, and City departments on matters related to potential code violations; interpret and enforce provisions of codes, planning policies, and standards to potential applicants and the public.

Investigate reported complaints of municipal code, ordinance, and resolution violations; conduct in-the-field investigations to verify violations; advise individuals of violations and methods of abatement; seek abatement through voluntary compliance or, as necessary, through direct enforcement activities such as issuance of appropriate written warnings and violation notices; prepare and issue citations.

Coordinate and confer, as necessary, abatement actions with other departments and agencies.

Perform interdepartmental liaison work, coordinate an approach to code enforcement problems;…