APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
THE CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION
The Code Compliance Division is a part of the Fire Department and follows an education-first, partnership-focused philosophy. The division sets clear expectations, provides practical timelines, and works with residents and businesses to achieve voluntary compliance. Major program areas include stormwater and environmental protection, including illicit discharges, fats, oils, and grease, and industrial waste; community quality of life, such as property maintenance, weeds, abandoned vehicles, and noise; and business and construction compliance, including licensing and permits, building and safety coordination, encroachments, and hillside and slope maintenance. Annual state-mandated multifamily housing inspections are a cornerstone program that protects habitability and life safety under the State Housing Law. Staff investigates complaints, conducts inspections, documents cases, drafts notices, holds office conferences, and prepares matters for hearings or warrants when needed. The Code Compliance Division partners closely with the community and other city departments to host community events and outreach to build trust and awareness. Employees within the division participate in ongoing professional training through the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers and other providers.
THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs duties associated with assuring community compliance with municipal codes pertaining to public nuisances, zoning, occupancy, property maintenance, health and sanitation, building and safety, business licensing and permits, hillside slope maintenance, encroachments, illicit discharges/disposals, abandoned vehicles and noise abatement; State housing law for substandard buildings and State smoking law; ensures compliance with other State, County and Regional laws. Investigates complaints, prepares court cases, and performs related duties as required. Time is split between 60% field work among the elements and 40% office work. Employees in this class report to the Code Compliance Supervisor; no supervision is exercised.
Employees in this classification could be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
An ideal team member is passionate about serving the community and possesses the following competencies:
- Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
- Building Positive Working Relationships
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Effective Time Management
- Initiative
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Ethical Judgment and Integrity
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Experience with de-escalation practices
Additionally, the ideal candidate understands the principles and practices of municipal zoning and land use regulations; housing, building codes, and fire codes, and health laws, nuisance abatement, public safety, investigation, and research related to the enforcement of City codes. Bilingual skills are highly desirable.
To learn more about the position and view the class specification, visit our careers page at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereypark
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education And Experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent and supplemental coursework in Administration of Justice, CA Health and Safety Regulations, or Building Trades.
- Previous municipal government code enforcement experience is highly desirable.
- Completion of CACEO modules is highly desirable.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES
- A valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
- Employees in this classification must obtain POST certification in P.C. 832 (Powers of Arrest) within six months of hire date.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.
Following is a summary of the provided benefits. For further information, refer to the unit's Salary Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding.
- HOLIDAYS: 116 hours of paid holidays per year.
- VACATION: 80 hours of vacation each year plus eight additional hours for each year served beginning with the employee's sixth anniversary to a maximum of 200 hours per year.
- SICK LEAVE: 96 hours of sick leave. Cash out and reimbursement options are available with restrictions. Automatic enrollment in catastrophic leave bank.
- MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $1,450/mo toward medical insurance for employees, eligible dependents and retirees. Employees have a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from. Those who waive City-paid medical coverage & present proof of insurance in a non-City employee's health insurance plan will receive $300/mo. cash in lieu.
- DENTAL INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $100/mo toward dental insurance for the employee & eligible dependents.
- VISION INSURANCE: The City contributes up to $30/mo toward vision insurance for employee and eligible dependents.
- LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a $100,000 life insurance policy. Additional life insurance is available.
- LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays the premium for long-term disability insurance for the employee.
- RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the Public Employees' Retirement System at, 2.7%@55 (Classic), single highest year or 2%@62 (PEPRA), three average years, as determined by PEPRA. Classic members pay the full 8% and new members pay 7.25% of the employee contribution. The City does not participate in the Social Security System, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Regular, full-time employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and consultation services for family, stress, financial and legal issues.
- MEDICARE: Employees pay the mandatory 1.45% contribution.
- CREDIT UNION: F & A Credit Union is available to employees.
- DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Available to all employees who wish to participate. The City contributes up to $50 per pay period for enrolled employees.
- BILINGUAL PAY: $50.00/month for the ability to speak a qualified second language. An additional $100.00/month available for the ability to translate documents in a qualified second language.
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Those who have passed probation are eligible for reimbursement up to $3,500 annually for approved courses & books at Cal-State LA University tuition rates.
- DRUG/ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE: It is the policy of the City of Monterey Park to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants for City employment are expected to comply.
- IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986: In compliance with IRCA of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School Graduate or GED Equivalent
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
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Do you have supplemental coursework in Administration of Justice, CA Health and Safety Regulations, or Building Trade? If you answer yes, proof of supplemental coursework must be attached at the time of application.
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If you have a degree, please indicate your field of study. If no degree, please type N/A.
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Does your work history include previous municipal government code enforcement experience?
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Select from the list below all areas you have professional work experience.
- None
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to public nuisances
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to zoning or occupancy
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to property maintenance
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to health and sanitation
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to building and safety
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to business licensing and permits
- Compliance with municipal codes pertaining to encroachments, and/or illicit discharges/disposals
- State Housing Law for standard buildings and state smoking law
- Compliance with other state, country, and regional laws
- Investigation of complaints
- Preparing court cases
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From the list below, please select the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers modules you have completed.
- None
- Module 1: Basic
- Module 2: Intermediate
- Module 3: Advanced
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Do you currently possess and maintain POST certification P.C. 832 (Powers of Arrest)?
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Select from the list below all websites/programs you have professional work experience using.
- None
- GoGov
- Accela
- LA County Assessors
- HDL
- City Municipal Code
- Secretary of State of Business Search
- Outlook
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Do you have any professional administrative work experience as it relates to code compliance?
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Briefly describe your professional administrative work experience as it relates to code compliance. In your response, include any experience with Microsoft Office programs as well as any other relatable programs, including records management. If no experience, type N/A.
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If you are bilingual, please indicate what language you speak. If this question does not apply, please type N/A.
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Are you able to work after-hours, holidays, and emergency response call-outs?
