Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Officer

Provo City is looking for a Code Compliance Officer to provide technical field inspection and office work enforcing health, safety, zoning, and rental housing codes and other related City ordinances. Qualified, civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the services provided to Provo residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Details

Pay Rate: (G23) $22.44 - $33.31 per hour (depending on experience)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, a 4/10 work schedule​, and others.

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• Respond to code-related complaints.
• Patrol neighborhoods or on-street and City-owned parking lots to identify and investigate health, safety, zoning, and rental housing code violations including debris, inoperable vehicles, illegal signage, unsanitary conditions, or other issues.
• Research and inspect a variety of properties for possible code violations including, but not limited to, single family homes, apartments, and vacant lots.
• Collect and document site violation evidence including taking photographs, taking measurements, interviewing complainants and witnesses, and drawing diagrams and basic plans.
• Issue notices of violation and notices to abate nuisances using City standards or codes to determine compliance deadlines and explain findings and respond to violators, complainants, and other citizens.
• Follow-up on violations to ensure compliance and process cases to the Legal department for further enforcement.
• Initiate requests for search warrants via Police and Legal Departments and attend warrant service as needed.
• Use an automated license plate reader (ALPR) to check stolen vehicle status, current parking permits, and timed parking requirements, then monitor and chalk-mark vehicles for 72-hour violations.
• Draft letters, memos, investigative reports, attorney fact sheets for non-compliance, and staff reports.
• Coordinate cases with other City departments or divisions including Police (community-oriented), Building Inspection, Planning, Legal, Customer Service, and Fire.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• One year of experience performing duties in property maintenance, enforcement of local, state, or federal laws or in a field which has a regulation enforcement process.
• A valid, lawful Driver License is required.

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on August 13, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Provo is a strong, community-centered city with thriving neighborhoods, dedicated residents, and a deep tradition of service and innovation. We build on these strengths by making city government more transparent and efficient, expanding diverse and affordable housing, revitalizing local business districts, and investing in smarter infrastructure and transportation. By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come.

All of this makes Provo well-managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

40