Description

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and fast paced environment, tackling engaging challenges that require your expertise? The City of Costa Mesa has an exciting opportunity to join our talented Economic and Development Services Department as a Senior Code Enforcement Officer. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about serving the public and making a positive impact in shaping our community's future.

Why Work For Costa Mesa

The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live, work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration.

The Position

The Senior Code Enforcement Officer performs advanced level field inspections, and technical office-related work associated with the enforcement of municipal property maintenance, land use, sign, business tax ordinances, Group Home Ordinance, Health and Safety Code or other pertinent regulations; investigates complaints related to possible code violations; and develops evidentiary support for abatement actions when appropriate.

This is an advanced journey level position that works under the direction of the Chief of Code Enforcement and/or Neighborhood Improvement Manager and is responsible for providing the day-to-day formal and/or functional supervision over assigned Code Enforcement Officers.

Senior Code Enforcement Officers are expected to work independently and select appropriate work methods for the unit within defined areas of pertinent laws and regulations and refer to supervisory personnel only those matters which involve policy decisions, technical questions and unusual public or employee relations problems.

Work Schedule

Upon hire, will work a 9/80 schedule (work 80 hours over nine days). May be required to work a 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour days a week) which will include nights and weekends dependent upon the needs of the department.

Application And Selection Process

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged.

First application review date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the online application as well as submitting an attachment of the PC832 training certificate (Arrest only) issued from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). Application packets that do not have the PC832 training certificate may be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Do not include "see resume" in your responses, as they will not be reviewed in the application screening process. It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the online application process).

Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).

Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

Essential Functions

These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Supervises, trains, assigns, coordinates, and evaluates the work of assigned Code Enforcement Officers.

Conducts field inspection to ensure compliance with appropriate codes, ordinances and regulations.

Investigates, reviews and responds to complaints of possible ordinance violations and issues citations for violations of the Municipal Code; International Property Maintenance Code; and represents the City in prosecution of violator’s proceedings.

Assists Code Enforcement Officers with the more complex code interpretations, reports, and field inspections as needed.

Interviews property and business owners, residents, and members of the public concerning violations.

Oversees the processing of the Administrative citations and Public entertainment permit programs.

Addresses concerns at the public counter.

Provides and ensures proper training for all assigned staff.

May represent the division at City meetings and with the general public.

Prepares reports of conditions for referral to proper authorities and prepares notices of violations and other similar notices; follows up on legal advertisements and other similar notices and reports.

Provides information regarding compliance with property maintenance standards, land use, sign, group home and business tax related ordinances.

Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the public, coworkers, and other local agencies.

May serve as Acting Chief of Code Enforcement.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Education, Training And/Or Experience

A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification is as follows:

Three (3) years of experience as a full-time Code Enforcement Officer for a public agency is required. Prior administrative and supervisory experience is desirable.

High school graduation or its equivalent supplemented by education or training in Code Enforcement from educational organizations such as the International Code Council (ICC), the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO), the American Association of Code Enforcement and the Santiago Canyon College Proficiency in Code Enforcement program is required.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered.

License And/Or Certificate

Class C California Driver's License. Revocation of license during employment may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

Possession of a PC832 training certificate (Arrest only) from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is required.

To view the Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Senior Code Enforcement Officer, click on the following link:

Senior Code Enforcement Officer

Supplemental Information

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker

In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 – all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Physical Tasks And Environmental Conditions

Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To view 2025 benefit information for all groups, Click Here

New employees contribute 9% of their salary on a pre-tax basis towards the 2%@60 or 2%@62 CalPERS retirement formula depending on eligibility.

Employees Receive The Following Health Insurance Flexible Benefits Contribution

$1,650 monthly

The City does not participate in the Social Security system; however, federal mandate requires new employees to contribute 1.45% of wages to Medicare. As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to enroll and participate in the direct deposit program.

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I understand that an incomplete application may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process and I have supplied all the applicable information in my application. Examples of incomplete/inaccurate information leading to disqualification include, but are not limited to: noting incorrect department, leaving dates of employment blank, leaving reason for leaving employment blank, leaving duties blank or noting "see resume", etc.

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02

I understand that the current work schedule for the Senior Code Enforcement Officer is a 9/80 work schedule. I further understand that I may be required to work a 4/10 schedule which will include late night and weekends on an annual rotation basis. The work schedule may be subject to change dependent upon the needs of the department.

03

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

High School Diploma or equivalent
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher

04

Do you currently possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

05

Do you have education or training in Code Enforcement from any of the following organizations? Please check all that apply.

International Code Council (ICC)
California Assocation of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO)
American Association of Code Enforcement
Santiago Canyon College Proficiency in Code Enforcement
None of the above

06

Application packets that do not have a PC832 training certificate (Arrest only) attached will be considered incomplete and may lead to disqualification from the recruitment process. Do you possess a PC832 training certificate (Arrest only) from the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and acknowledge that it is required to submit the attachment to your application?

07

Do you have three (3) or more years of full-time, responsible work experience in a public agency related to state or municipal code enforcement? Please ensure that you thoroughly described the details of your experience in the "Work Experience" section of your application.

08

Please describe your supervision experience. Please include the position titles and number of employees supervised. If none, please indicate "none".

09

I certify that all information I provided in my application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and that purposely providing false information may be grounds for disqualification from the process.

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