Code Enforcement Officer; County Classification: Resource Protection Specialist III

Overview

The Department of Planning & Building is actively recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer (County Classification: Resource Protection Specialist III) to join our team.

The Resource Protection Specialist plays a lead worker/field supervisory role. They investigate alleged violations of the County code and permits related to land use and building code regulations and ordinances; obtain compliance through methods provided in the County Code; prepare reports identifying code and permit violations and make recommendations for compliance; issue notices of violation and criminal citation complaints when necessary;

prepare and issue administrative search warrants; evaluate approved projects for compliance with conditions of approval. The RPS works closely with the public to develop understandable enforcement solutions; coordinate enforcement efforts with other agencies such as the Environmental Health Department, Sheriff's Department, CHP, District Attorney, County Counsel, Department of Fish and Game, Department of Forestry, Department of Consumer Affairs, and other regulatory agencies.

They make follow‑up inspections, present cases to the County Hearing Officer, research and analyze building and land use permit records, recommend changes, and prepare and maintain reports.

• Resource Protection Specialist I:
  • Either A: completion of two years of schooling from an accredited college in natural resource management, city and regional planning, environmental studies, criminal justice, police science or related field.
  • OR B: two years performing code enforcement related work consisting of the evaluation or inspection of violations of laws, codes or ordinances in a public agency.
  • OR C: three years of experience in technical planning work, natural resource management (if non‑enforcement related work), or performing building inspection activities in a public agency.
• Resource Protection Specialist II:
  • The above, plus one year of experience in a public agency in the investigation and enforcement of building, planning or zoning ordinances, environmental protection laws, or related regulations.
• Resource Protection Specialist III:
  • The above, plus a minimum of two years of experience as a Zoning Investigator II, Resource Protection Specialist II, or equivalent experience in a public agency in the investigation and enforcement of building, planning or zoning ordinances, environmental protection laws or related regulations.

• Valid California driver license at appointment, maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. approved Penal Code 832 Level III reserve training prior to completion of the probationary period.

Candidate’s physical, emotional and mental health will be evaluated and must be free from any condition that might adversely affect the performance of the duties of this position.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. An initial review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participation activities such as online assessments, performance exams, written exams and interviews. Final candidates will undergo an in‑depth background review before proceeding. References will not be contacted until the end of the process.

The job requires frequent, regular attendance at the San Luis Obispo County office.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.