Code Enforcement Officer Jobs

This promotional recruitment is only open to current "Regular" City of Huntington Beach employees. (Employees who have not completed their INITIAL probationary period are not eligible).

• Humility… be willing to place the team before self.
• Social Awareness… say and do those things that bring people together.
• Passion… recognize the awesome responsibility we have to serve the people of HB.
• Integrity… live our values authentically.
• Exceptionality… be really (REALLY) good at what you do.

The Position

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 and ordinances relating to public nuisances, zoning and housing code violations, property maintenance, litter, weeds, and signs.

• Files written complaints through the Office of the City Attorney to secure compliance
• 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
• 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
• Enforces and applies the Zoning and Municipal Codes, Uniform Housing Codes, and other related codes and regulations related to community preservation, health and safety
• Responds to inquiries from the public regarding code and ordinance requirements, interpretations, policies and applicability
• Conducts field investigations and site surveillance of residential, commercial and industrial properties to uncover possible violations of state and City codes and ordinances
• Prepares code violation cases for presentation at public hearings, City Council meetings and judicial proceedings
• Photographs evidence, prepares diagrams and measurements, interviews potential witnesses, composes letters and follows-up to ensure remedial action has been taken

Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate. College-level course work in Code Enforcement or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience: One (1) year of 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: A valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record required at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.

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.

• Appointment
• Background Investigation
• Application Review
• Examination - Virtual Oral Exam - tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
• Selection Interview