CODE ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN/OFFICER

Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.

SALARY RANGE:
Code Enforcement Technician: $3,988.40 - $5,612.53 monthly
Code Enforcement Officer: $4,770.13 - $6,713.20 monthly

This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on an application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within this series. Only ONE APPLICATION needs to be submitted to be considered for this job series.

In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Code Enforcement Technician or Code Enforcement Officer in our Community Development Department.

The ideal candidate possesses a blend of knowledge, skills, and personal attributes to help them effectively enforce municipal codes while exercising excellent customer service and fostering community relationships.  The ideal candidate is a well-rounded individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to public service and community engagement.  The candidate must be honest and have integrity and be guided by the highest ethical standards.  The ideal candidate can work independently while also supporting and be dedicated to a team-oriented environment.  Problem solving, good judgment, and dependability are key attributes for success in this position. 

Community Development Department

The Community Development Department is comprised of two primary areas: Development Services and Community Enhancement. Development Services is comprised of the following divisions: Planning, Building, and the Permit Center. Community Enhancement is comprised of the Housing, Code Enforcement and Economic Development divisions. Code Enforcement enforces municipal codes pertaining to substandard housing, property maintenance and land-use in an effort to enhance properties to the standards set forth in adopted codes. Code Enforcement initiates community teamwork through public education, participation in Task Force groups and public cooperation.
 
 Code Enforcement officers respond to citizen complaints submitted to the City, in addition to initiating proactive enforcement as appropriate.  On-site inspections and public education are major components of Code Enforcements' functions as well as collaboration with City departments, task force groups and outside agencies.

Under close supervision, the Code Enforcement Technician performs a variety of administrative duties related to Code Enforcement operations, including assisting with field inspections, investigations, and enforcement of state and municipal codes involving public nuisances, property maintenance, zoning, and housing code violations. This entry-level role involves less complex, routine tasks done in a learning mode, while the Code Enforcement Officer has developed the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform routine enforcement work more independently.

Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer performs intermediate-level administrative, technical, and field work involving the inspection, investigation, and enforcement of State and City codes related to public nuisances, zoning, housing violations, property maintenance, litter, weeds, and signs. This intermediate-level role requires more experience, knowledge, skills, and independence than the entry-level Code Enforcement Technician, while the scope and complexity of assignments distinguish it from the Senior Code Enforcement Officer position.Code Enforcement Technician

• Assists in the implementation of a comprehensive code enforcement program
• Conducts field investigations, takes on-site photographs, prepares diagrams and measurements of residential, commercial and industrial properties to assist with implementation of the City's code enforcement program 
• Issues infraction and misdemeanor citations for violations relating to public nuisances, including zoning, litter, abandoned vehicles, weeds, debris accumulation, oversized vehicles in residential areas and parking violations
• Issues violation notices
• Makes determination if development projects are in compliance with zoning ordinances and regulations 
• Advises applicants, homeowners or developers of the City's requirements and proper procedures to ensure compliance 
• Responds to citizen complaints
• Performs routine follow-up of outstanding issues; compiles data, prepares written daily reports and maintains accurate records and files 
• Assists with the preparation of code violation cases for presentation at public hearings, City Council meetings and judicial proceedings 
• May appear as a witness in court regarding violation cases
• Participates in joint inspections of properties with other agencies and City departments
• Researches property ownership and zoning, building and parcel histories 
• Interprets building and planning project entitlements 
  
  

Code Enforcement Officer

• Enforces and applies the Zoning and Municipal Codes, Uniform Housing Codes, and other related codes and regulations related to community preservation, health and safety
• Conducts field investigations and site surveillance of residential, commercial and industrial properties to uncover possible violations of state and City codes and ordinances 
• Issues infraction and misdemeanor citations for violations relating to public nuisances including zoning, litter, abandoned vehicles, weeds, debris accumulation, oversized trucks in residential areas and parking violations
• Photographs evidence, prepares diagrams and measurements, interviews potential witnesses, composes letters and follows-up to ensure remedial action has been taken
• Receives complaints from citizens and other sources; issues correction notices; performs routine follow-up; effects removal if necessary  
• Prepares memos and investigative reports; initiates procedures on suspected violations; explains and provides alternative mitigating measures to property owners to resolve violations
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding code and ordinance requirements, interpretations, policies and applicability 
• Prepares code violation cases for presentation at public hearings, City Council meetings and judicial proceedings 
• Files written complaints through the Office of the City Attorney to secure compliance 
• Assists in the preparation of depositions, affidavits, stipulated judgments and inspection warrants 
• Serves legal documents.
• Participates in and coordinates joint inspections of properties with other agencies and City departments 
• Researches property ownership, and zoning, building and parcel histories; interprets building and planning project entitlements 
• Compiles statistics and prepares periodic reports
• Makes presentations to local civic, educational, professional, community and neighborhood groups

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying.  A typical combination includes:

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.  College-level coursework in code enforcement or related field is desirable.

Experience: Code Enforcement Technician: One (1) year's experience performing public contact work for a municipality or other public sector agency OR the equivalent of six (6) months' (full-time) assignment in an internship OR 1000 hours as volunteer code enforcement assignment with a public sector municipality.  Experience inspecting, investigating and enforcing municipal or other public jurisdiction laws and ordinances desirable. 
Code Enforcement Officer: One (1) year's experience in the job classification of Code Enforcement Technician for the City of Huntington Beach or two (2) years' experience performing code enforcement or building inspection work governing residential, commercial and industrial properties or inspecting, investigating and enforcing municipal or other public jurisdiction laws and ordinances.

License/Certificate:  Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment. 

Code Enforcement Technician: Must obtain Penal Code 832 Certification within the probationary period.

Code Enforcement Officer: Penal Code 832 Certification required at time of appointment. Code Enforcement Officer Certification by the California Code Enforcement Officers Association (CACEO) or by the International Code Council (ICC)/American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) highly desirable.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

• Application Review 
• Examinations - Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the examination process which includes:   
  • Written exam (Pass/Fail), tentatively scheduled on August 29, 2025.
  • Oral board exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled on September 16, 2025.
• Selection Interview
• Background Investigation
• Appointment

Salary : $3,988 - $5,613