The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:
Code Enforcement Officer I
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The Department
Role
The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:
Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
Preserving open space
Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
Implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs to enhance the quality of life for Fremont residents and businesses
The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.
First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is July 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.
Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical examination, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Under supervision, performs investigative abatement work and enforcement work for State and local codes, ordinances and approval conditions related to use, maintenance and safety of land and structures; performs related duties as required.
Class Characteristics
This entry level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series reports to the Senior Code Enforcement Officer and is characterized by the responsibility to learn to conduct investigations related to land use, zoning, dangerous structures, health and safety, signs, weed abatement and related municipal codes and ordinances, to determine violations and to gain compliance. Incumbents' assignments, objectives and work methods are specified, politically sensitive work is referred to the supervisor, review of work is ongoing and responsibility for achieving work objectives rests with a supervisor. It is distinguished from the next higher classification of Code Enforcement Officer II by the latter's technical expertise, responsibility to perform fully qualified journey level work with a minimum of supervision and responsibility to provide training and technical expertise to Code Enforcement Officer I incumbents. Incumbents of this classification must advance to Code Enforcement Officer II by completion of probation, or will not successfully complete probation.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Government Administration
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