Code Enforcement Officer I​/II

Code Enforcement Officer

The current vacancy is in the Shasta County Department of Resource Management. Oral exam is tentatively scheduled for August or September 2026. Final filing date:
August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Salary information:
Code Enforcement Officer I: $4,414 – $5,634 approximate monthly / $25.47 – $32.50 approximate hourly. Code Enforcement Officer II: $5,110 – 6,522 approximate monthly / $29.48 - $37.63 approximate hourly.

About Shasta County:
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About the Department:
The Building Division administers programs to safeguard life, health, and property of County residents through the application of uniform building standards.

About the Position:
Code Enforcement Officer I:
Under supervision, performs a variety of field inspection and investigative duties in the interpretation and enforcement of County codes, ordinances and regulations related to building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, grading and drainage, zoning and land use, health, housing, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), and sewage disposal systems and water wells, prepares written recommendations and reports on routine code enforcement projects, and performs related duties as required.

Code Enforcement Officer II:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of field inspection and investigative duties in the interpretation and enforcement of County codes, ordinances and regulations related to building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, grading and drainage, zoning and land use, health, housing, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), and sewage disposal systems and water wells, prepares written recommendations and reports on major and/or complex code enforcement projects, and performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
Code Enforcement Officer I:
This class is the entry level into the Code Enforcement Officer series and incumbents are initially assigned routine investigations or well-defined segments of complex investigations. As experience and training progresses, incumbents are assigned increasingly complex work. Initially, work is performed under close supervision, which lessens as experience is gained. This class differs from the next higher class of Code Enforcement Officer II in that the II level is the journey level class in the series.

Incumbents are expected to promote to a II level after gaining the appropriate knowledge through training, obtaining the required certifications, and demonstrating proficiency of duties.

Code Enforcement Officer II:
Code Enforcement Officer II is the journey level position in the Code Enforcement Officer series. Code Enforcement Officer II works independently, with general supervision, has higher scope of responsibility and latitude of judgement, and performs the more complex investigations involving a multiplicity of codes. The II level requires a working knowledge of county zoning, building, housing and health codes, including those related to CEQA, and in the monitoring of mitigation measures of private projects.

This class is distinguished from preceding class of Code Enforcement Officer I in that the I level is an entry level position. This class differs from the next higher class of Code Enforcement Officer III in that the III level is the lead level class that handles the more detailed and complex cases and assists with supervision and training of lower-level staff.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess strong research, investigative, and written and verbal communication skills. They will demonstrate professionalism and sound judgment when working with the public and be committed to achieving voluntary compliance through education, collaboration, and effective de-escalation techniques. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of County zoning, building, housing, and…