Definition
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Currently there is one full-time vacancy in the Community Development Department. This is the entry level position in the Code Enforcement Officer series and is responsible for performing the full range of code and water quality enforcement activities.
Selection Components
- Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until filled with the first review of applications on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 or at 150 applications- whichever occurs first. Applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for the recruitment.
- Interviews: Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 16, 2026. Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur.
Schedule
This position will work a 4/10 schedule. This position requires that you work a set schedule including nights and weekends.
Career Path
The career path for this position includes: Code Enforcement Officer II, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, and Code Enforcement Supervisor.
Retirement
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.
Essential Duties
Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.
Qualifications
Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.
Experience & Education and License/Certificate
Required
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One year responsible work experience enforcing building, zoning, use permits, and related codes. Code enforcement experience in municipal government highly desirable.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, engineering, science, business, or public administration is highly desirable.
License: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
Certificates: Possession of Penal Code Section 832 certification within twelve months of hire.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
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Please indicate your level of responsible work experience enforcing building, zoning, use permits and related codes:
- Two or more years.
- More than one year, but less than two years.
- More than six months, but less than one year.
- Six months or less.
- I do not have any experience.
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Please describe your responsible work experience enforcing building, zoning, use permits and related codes (if no experience, type N/A).
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Do you have responsible work experience enforcing municipal codes related to short term rental permitting and enforcement?
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Please describe your work experience enforcing municipal codes related to short-term rental permitting and enforcement? (if no experience, type N/A).
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Do you have responsible work experience enforcing federal, state, or municipal codes related to property maintenance, waterways, harbor, beaches or similar?
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Please describe your responsible work experience enforcing federal, state, or municipal codes related to property maintenance, waterways, harbor, beaches or similar (if no experience type N/A).
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Please select the area(s) which you have completed college level coursework:
- Criminal Justice
- Science
- Business
- Public Administration
- I have not completed college level coursework in any of the above.
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Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record?
- Yes
- I have a valid driver's license from another state and an acceptable driving record.
- No
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Are You Now, Or Have You In The Past, Been Employed By Any Of The Following Agencies (check All That Apply)
- Municipality (City)
- County
- School District
- Other Public Agency
- I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Possess
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
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Please Select Your Penal Code Section 832 Certification Status
- I currently possess Penal Code Section 832 Certification.
- I am able to obtain Penal Code Section 832 Certification within 12 months of hire.
- I am not able to obtain Penal Code Section 832 Certification within 12 months of hire.
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Have you received any formal code enforcement training and/or certification(s)?
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If yes, please describe your training and list your certification(s) (if none type N/A).
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This position requires that you work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
