THE OPPORTUNITY:

The City of San Gabriel’s Community Development Department is recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to develop a career with our historic “City with a Mission.” A career with the City of San Gabriel offers excellent pay and benefits, a variety of programs and assignments, outstanding professional training and development opportunities, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate has more than three (3) years of experience working in code enforcement or a related field such as law enforcement/public safety, building inspections, and/or planning. The ideal candidate also has proven experience implementing property maintenance codes and interpreting/enforcing provisions of federal, state, and local codes, including but not limited to property maintenance, weed abatement, public nuisances, inoperative or abandoned vehicles, building code, land use (zoning), and neighborhood improvement measures. The ideal candidate also has a strong work ethic, is fair-minded and reasonable, is empathetic and compassionate, demonstrates good judgement and interpersonal tact, has outstanding communication skills, and most importantly, is a consummate professional who exemplifies outstanding public service.

SUMMARY OF POSITION DUTIES:

Under general supervision of the Building Official and/or the Code Enforcement Supervisor, the Code Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; enforces housing quality and property maintenance ordinances; inspects property locations and investigates land use complaints; conducts investigations and enforcement actions against violators of the San Gabriel Municipal Code and other federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and ordinances; and performs other related duties as assigned.

For more detailed information regarding the job duties and minimum requirements for this position, please click the link below for the Code Enforcement Officer class specification.

Code Enforcement Officer

Any combination of experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for this position; however, this position typically requires, at a minimum, the following:

Associate's degree in a closely related field.
Three (3) years experience in code enforcement or a related field such as planning, building inspections, or law enforcement.
Local government experience is desirable.

License and Certifications:

Possession of a Basic Code Enforcement Certification and Basic Penal Code 832 module or ability to obtain within 12 months of appointment.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record while employed with the city required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following three items as attachments to the online application: (1) cover letter, (2) professional résumé, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and/or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER’S LICENSE with item #3. Driver’s license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE:

This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11:59pm on Sunday, July 19, 2026, or when a sufficient volume of applications has been received, whichever occurs first. Please do not hesitate to apply.

RECRUITMENT EXAM PLAN & SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):

The following is the tentative schedule for this recruitment. Please prepare your schedule in advance to accommodate the anticipated recruitment schedule. Note that this schedule may be changed at any time if deemed necessary. Please call Kimber Gutierrez, HR Management Assistant, at (626) 308-2802 or check the posted recruitment bulletin for updates.

Application Filing Period	June 18 - July 19, 2026
Qualifying Panel Interview Exam	Week of July 27 or August 3, 2026
Selection Interviews	Week of August 10 or August 17, 2026
Pre-Employment Process	Approximately 6-8 weeks
Target Start Date	October 5, 2026

All exam elements shall be pass/fail, with 70% the minimum passing score. Exam weights toward overall qualifying score shall be as follows: 30% written and 70% panel interview if a written exam is administered; 100% panel interview if written exam is not administered.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete a (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination and drug screen, (3) Live Scan fingerprint check, (4) work experience and education check, and (5) professional reference check. Unsatisfactory results and/or failure to successfully complete any part of pre-employment processes 1-5 shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position. The City maintains the sole discretion to waive any pre-employment item 1-5 if it is deemed appropriate. Such waivers must be approved by the Human Resources Director.

GENERAL EXAMINATION, SELECTION & HIRING PROCESS:

The examination, selection, and hiring process typically includes the following:

Application Screening: All submitted applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.
Written Exam: For some positions, a written exam may be administered to help assess applicants for position competency and requirements. Those meeting the minimum qualifications for the position in Step 1 will be invited to a written examination. Typically, the minimum qualifying score on the written exam is 70%. This score may be adjusted depending on the number of examinees, with percentile rankings, average scores and the number of slots available for the oral appraisal interview being used as the basis for adjusting the passing score.
Oral Appraisal Interview: Those passing Steps 1 and 2 will be invited to the oral appraisal interview. The oral appraisal interview is an assessment of the candidate’s experience and preparation for the position by an impartial panel of subject matter experts. Scores from the oral appraisal interview are typically weighted 100% towards the Eligibility List for the position. Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% on the oral panel interview to qualify for the Eligibility List.
Practical Exam: For some recruitments, a practical exam may be administered. The practical exam is a supplemental examination/evaluation tool that is typically not scored or used for qualifying purposes.
Eligibility List: Those attaining a qualifying score on the examination will be placed on the Eligibility List for this position. Candidates on the Eligibility List are deemed qualified for the position and may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the hiring department to fill a vacancy in this position. For more information on Eligibility List requirements, please see Rule VIII of the City’s Civil Services Rules.
Selection Interview: Candidates on the Eligibility List may be called at any time to participate in a selection interview with the Department to fill an immediate and/or anticipated vacancy in the position classification. A selection interview does not guarantee an offer of employment and the Department is not obligated to hire any candidate invited to a selection interview.
Pre-Employment Process: Upon a conditional offer of employment, which requires the successful completion of a selection interview and recommendation to hire from the Department, candidates shall be required to satisfactorily complete the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process consists of (1) supplemental application, (2) medical examination, (3) fingerprint background check, (4) work experience and education verification, and (5) professional reference check. Some position classifications may also require a comprehensive background check (e.g., POST Background) and drug screening as part of the pre-employment process. Failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment.

DISCLAIMER:

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; the City of San Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

San Gabriel City Hall Phone: (626) 308-2802

425 S. Mission Drive Email: hr@sangabriel.gov

San Gabriel, CA 91776 Web: www.sangabrielcity.com

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