Code Compliance Specialist

Effective the pay period that begins on September 26, 2026, the salary for all bargaining unit members shall be increased by an additional four percent (4.0%). This job posting has been updated to reflect this increase.

Join our team as a Code Compliance Specialist
and make a meaningful difference in the safety, quality, and livability of our community. Working under general direction, you’ll combine fieldwork, investigation, problem-solving, and public service to ensure properties meet building, zoning, fire, housing, health, and safety requirements. You’ll interact with property owners, residents, City staff, and partner agencies, helping people understand regulations and find practical paths toward compliance. This is an opportunity to do work that is visible, varied, and directly connected to the well-being of the community.

We’re looking for a professional, resourceful, and community-focused individual who enjoys working with people and tackling challenging issues. You’ll conduct inspections and investigations, evaluate evidence, prepare reports and case documentation, interpret and apply municipal codes and regulations, provide guidance on permitting and compliance requirements, coordinate with other agencies, and take appropriate enforcement action when needed. If you’re a strong communicator who enjoys learning, solving problems, and turning complex requirements into clear solutions, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to build your career while serving the community.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill other Regular, Full Time, Part Time, Limited Term, and Temporary Code Compliance Specialist vacancies during the life of the list. The eligibility list established from this recruitment is valid for up to one year from the date established unless the list is extended or abolished by the Human Resources Director.

Under general direction, effectively administers a code enforcement program whereby, in coordination with other staff and agencies, deficiencies in compliance of properties with applicable building, zoning, fire, housing and health and safety codes are identified, through investigations, field inspections and analysis, in order to induce corrective actions by property owners and to enforce code compliance in accordance with established laws, policies and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The focus of this position is the implementation of the aforementioned laws, codes and regulations. In addition to technical knowledge of codes, the incumbent must possess strong communication, administration, computer and recordkeeping skills.

(May include, but are not limited to, those duties listed below.)

• Performs building and site inspections, applying acceptable inspection procedures.
• Compiles, analyzes and evaluates findings of investigation and inspection.
• Coordinates investigations and inspections with other regulatory or law enforcement agencies.
• Prepares clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, ordinances, guidelines and other required documents. Maintains accurate and legible field notes to document findings.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with property owners, tenants, the general public, officials and personnel from City departments and other agencies.
• Conducts code enforcement program/activities in accordance with established City procedures and guidelines.
• Reads, correctly interprets, and applies and uses building and housing codes, municipal codes, the zoning ordinance, relocation law and regulations, CDBG administrative requirements, and other laws, regulations and policies as required.
• Advises property…