Description

Note: These job descriptions are currently being updated and are under review for final approval.

Salary Range

Code Enforcement Technician: $4,109.73- $5,782.40 monthly

Code Enforcement Officer: $4,915.73- $6,916.00 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.

The Positions

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.

Examples of Essential Duties

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

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Minimum Qualifications

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:

Code Enforcement Technician

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

Experience: 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.

Licenses/Certificates: 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.

Must obtain Penal Code 832 Certification within the probationary period.

Code Enforcement Officer

Education: High school diploma or equivalent certificate. College-level coursework 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.

Licenses/Certificates: 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.

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.

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APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE

An online application must be fully completed
Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be considered. Applicants whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process which includes:
- A written exam (pass/fail), tentatively scheduled for April 17, 2026.
- An oral board exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2026.
Selection Interview
Background Investigation
Appointment

The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (formerly MEA) members, including:

The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular full-time employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

Classic Miscellaneous Members

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55

Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

New Miscellaneous Members Under PEPRA

Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62

Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation

Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

An Agency Shop Agreement exists between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters (HBMT). As a result, employees in classifications represented by the HBMT are required, no later than 30 days after commencing employment, to either opt out or become a dues paying HBMT member. All dues are collected via payroll deduction and distributed directly to HBMT for processing.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Huntington Beach Municipal Teamsters" or "Municipal Employees' Association".

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent certificate?

02

Have you completed college level coursework in code enforcement or a related field?

03

Indicate your 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.

None
Less than one (1) year
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more
An equivalent to six (6) months' (full time) assignment in an internship
A thousand (1000) hours or more as volunteer code enforcement assignment with a public sector municipality

04

Indicate your experience performing public contact work for a municipality or other public sector agency.

None
Less than one (1) year
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years
Three (3) years or more

05

Indicate your level of experience working as an employee with the City of Huntington Beach in the classification of Code Enforcement Technician.

None
Less than one (1) year
At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
Two (2) years or more

06

Select the certification(s) you currently hold, or choose “None” if you do not have either:

California Code Enforcement Officers Association (CACEO) Certification
International Code Council (ICC)/American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Certification
None

07

Do you possess Penal Code 832 Certification?

08

Which of the following areas do you have experience working with? (Select all that apply)

Short-term rental inspections
Group home inspections
Building inspections
Group home enforcement
No experience

09

Please describe your responsible work experience enforcing building, zoning, use permits and related codes (if no experience, type N/A).

10

This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

11

Are you available to work a Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday 4/10 work schedule?

12

Are you a CalPERS Retired Annuitant?

Yes
No
Required Question

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