Description
The
City of Anaheim Planning & Building Department is seeking a highly motivated, customer service-driven, and team oriented
Part Time Code Enforcement Officer I for the
Code Enforcement Division. The Code Enforcement Officer investigates violations of and enforce City ordinances and other related codes, related to occupancy, zoning, land use, health, sanitation, public nuisance, transportation, animal license/permits, and business license/permits.
Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of public contact experience preferably involving investigative, or inspection skills. Candidates with code enforcement experience is highly desired. Candidates must also be available to work evening and weekends to address the needs of the community.
Code Enforcement Enforces The Anaheim Municipal Code And Other Related State Codes. Below Is a List Of Our Standard Enforcement Services
- City parking regulations
- Investigate and conduct inspections in residential, industrial and commercial locations for code violations, including but not limited to:
- Building
- Business license and regulatory permits
- Graffiti
- Housing
- Nuisance
- Zoning
- Other Municipal and state related codes
- Other special enforcement details
This is a part time position with no minimum number of hours guaranteed.
Essential Functions
Below are the main duties of a Part Time Code Enforcement Officer I.
You can review the full job description by clicking on this link.
- Conduct field investigations regarding possible violations of a variety of City codes and ordinances, and related state codes including zoning, nuisance, property maintenance, housing, health and sanitation, transportation, and animal and business license/permits, regulatory permits, and zoning permits.
- Check peddlers, vendors and solicitors for city license and permits; inspect and impound found and/or confiscated property located on the public right-of-way in conjunction with other departments.
- Inspect places of business to check for compliance with licensing, zoning, environmental, building, and other city ordinances; including enforcing the City’s anti-scavenging and anti-camping ordinances, citywide parking enforcement, firework enforcement and City taxi cab transportation ordinances.
- Write notices of violation and directives outlining and describing areas to be brought into compliance.
- Testify as the city’s witness in court proceedings regarding code violations.
- Collect business license fees; posts notices of public hearings and signs affidavits that such postings have been done.
- Maintain files, databases, daily inspection logs and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda and correspondence.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
Experience in: Two (2) years of public contact experience, preferably involving investigative, or inspection skills.
Knowledge of: Investigative principles and practices; English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and methods of report writing; and computers and related software.
Ability to: Effectively explain appropriate City and State codes and ordinances; learn the purpose of and interpret occupancy, zoning, land use, building, animal and business license/permits, housing, transportation, health, sanitation and public nuisance code provisions; learn to interpret legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property; analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and violations; maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports; use discretion and exercise sound judgment; learn to deal diplomatically with the public and effectively defuse volatile situations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment. Possession of a P.C. 832 Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate is also required by completion of probation.
Effective March 1, 2023, possession of the Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by an accredited college, or the Southern California Association of Code Enforcement Officers will be required by completion of probationary period for all employees hired on or after March 1, 2023.
Environmental Conditions: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents will be required to work in an office and all types of outdoor field environments; be exposed to inclement weather conditions; may come in contact with hazardous materials/waste, including blood and body fluids, needles, fecal matter, or other potentially infectious materials, dirt/dust, grease/oil, chemicals, solvents/toxic agents, unpleasant odors and fumes, loud and noisy environments, unacceptable sanitary conditions, unsafe dwellings; may work irregular hours; exposure to electrical energy, potentially hostile individuals and aggressive animals; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.
Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting and in a field environment; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb and twist; walk on uneven terrain, loose soil, and sloped surfaces; hear conversation; have color vision and visual acuity to see up close and at a distance; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds using proper lifting techniques, upper body strength to reach and move items from high shelves; may be required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance of another officer and/or equipment; work in a stressful environment; and deal safely and effectively to deescalate volatile situations; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; travel to other locations; operate equipment and vehicles; may ride a bicycle for extended periods of time; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Note: Incumbents are required to work evenings and weekends. Some positions require bilingual skills.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be accepted until
Monday, February 16, 2026, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
The selection process includes, but is not limited to, an oral interview and a skills assessment.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communication by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs to eligible part-time employees and their eligible dependents. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To View The Current Benefits Summary, Visit
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/36803/Benefits-Summary-Part-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com then click on Part-Time Employees.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Part-time eligible employees become members of CalPERS as either Classic or New members.
Part-time employees not eligible for CalPERS are required to participate in the City’s part-time 457 plan, as a replacement plan for Social Security.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/37234/PT-CalPERS-Rates
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?
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This position requires you have a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment. Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Possession of a current P.C. 832 Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certificate is required by completion of probation. Please select below the statement that describes your current certification status.
- I currently possess a valid P.C. 832 certificate.
- I do not possess a valid P.C. 832 certificate but am able to obtain this required certification before completion of the probationary period.
- I do not possess a valid P.C. 832 certification and AM NOT able to obtain the required certification.
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Work hours may include evening and weekends and require flexible scheduling to address concerns in the community. Do you understand this requirement?
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How many years of public contact experience involving investigative, or inspection skills do you possess?
- None
- At least 1 year, less than 2 years
- At least 2 years, less than 3 years
- At least 3 years, less than 4 years
- At least 4 years or more
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Do you possess code enforcement experience?
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Please describe in detail your public contact experience involving investigative or inspection skills. Please be thorough with your response, including year(s) of experience, duties performed, and the employer name. If none, type N/A.
