Code Enforcement Manager

Salary : $139,691.37 - $188,596.80 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 26CD07
Department: Community Development

Description
The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:

Code Enforcement Manager

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is October 29, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (PT). 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, 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 .

Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: .

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Code Enforcement Manager Class Specification
Under general direction manages, plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Community Preservation Section of the Development and Environmental Services Department; participates and collaborates with other City operations in achieving the long-term community and neighborhood preservation goals of the City of Fremont.

Class Characteristics

This is a single position-management classification reporting directly to the department director or designee. The incumbent is a working supervisor responsible for managing the unit responsible for enforcing City codes and ordinances related to the use, maintenance and safety of land and structures. The incumbent may be assigned cases. Methods of performing assigned responsibilities are largely at the discretion of the incumbent within the framework of City policies, rules and regulations.

This position is further characterized by the responsibility to develop partnerships between community members and city staff to solve problems. Incumbent will work collaboratively with business and community members to identify current and emerging issues and involve city staff in developing and implementing programs. Incumbent will utilize community engagement skills to promote collaborative problem solving, develop leadership and build skills both within the community and amongst city staff.

It is distinguished from the next lower classification of Senior Code Enforcement Officer by the responsibility to engage the community and to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Code Enforcement workgroup. This position expected to participate in community engagement, consensus building and promoting citizen and city dialogue as tools in building sustainable solutions to neighborhood problems. Incumbents of this classification may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary to complete assigned duties and responsibilities.
Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, manages and directs, through subordinate staff, the work of a section engaged in code enforcement for commercial, industrial and residential property to ensure compliance with codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Supervises subordinate staff.
• Conducts field investigations, issues citation and follow through with assignment till resolution of code violations or closure of the case.
• Develops and implements ongoing staff training programs.
• Develops, interprets and communicates appropriate application of policy and operational procedures.
• Reviews, monitors and provides technical expertise on operations, employee performance and administrative matters.
• Participates in the investigation, preparation and presentation of cases for legal action.
• Participates in hearing and court activities related to case prosecution.
• Consults with other management staff to resolve interdepartmental conflict or concerns.
• Provides information and serves as liaison to representatives from state, federal and other local agencies.
• May represent the department in technical organizations and committees.
• Meets with representatives of the community to explain functions, policies and operations and to mediate/resolve conflicts and/or respond to questions.
• Clarifies policies and regulations.
• May make presentations to City Council and community groups.
• Participates in the development of the departmental budget.
• Prepares and administers the division budget.
• Reviews policies, correspondence, regulations, reports and legislation to determine necessary operational changes.
• Coordinates division operations with other departmental activities.
• Conducts or directs the conduct of special projects.
• Assists in developing community engagement programs, implementing programs to address community and neighborhood issues, and assessing and developing programs that address the long-term needs of community.
• Solves difficult problems and controversial cases.
• Prepares staff and other written reports.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of code enforcement; investigation techniques and practices; evidence collection and preservation; principles of land use planning; public speaking techniques; property owner rights; property descriptions, assessor's map systems; techniques and methodologies used in making and resolving difficult public contacts with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; research practices and techniques; technical report writing; written and verbal English grammar, spelling and construction; arithmetic and basic algebra; map reading; and photography; principles and practices of management supervision and leadership; techniques of training and evaluation; project management and workload planning; process mapping and process improvement techniques; community engagement techniques; the techniques used in interest based problem solving and team and consensus building; goals and functions of code enforcement; the principles of budget preparation in the public sector; practices and methodologies of contract administration; California Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Building Codes; and implementing an automated information system.

Ability to: Direct, plan, organize and manage staff engaged in the performance of complex, technical work; foster teamwork among staff; develop and implement short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the section operation and develop and implement plans to achieve the goals; engage communities and City operations in cooperative and collective problem solving as they relate to community preservation issue; understand, interpret and explain codes, regulations and policies; identify and analyze administrative problems and implement operational changes; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and clients from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds; determine and implement the appropriate course of action in stressful situations; manage meetings effectively; learn and apply City codes, ordinances and procedures, interviewing, investigatory and safety techniques and practices; accurately research property ownership and status; work independently; make sound judgments in stressful situations; evaluate the budgetary needs of the operation and manage the section budget; provide coaching in improving staff performance and achieving higher job satisfaction, evaluate and determine levels of different aspects of potential health, safety and fire hazards and to provide proper responses; make presentations to the public on important and sensitive matters; analyze and evaluate observations and information in relationship to applicable codes and regulations; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals from a variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; write technical reports; prepare and conduct presentations.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, public policy, urban studies or a related field and five years progressively responsible experience, two years of which have been in a lead or supervisory capacity. Code enforcement experience and/or a Master's degree is desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of the City limits to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Occasional
Standing: Occasional
Bending (neck): Rare
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Rare
Kneeling: Rare
Crawling: Rare
Jumping: Rare
Balancing: Rare
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Occasional
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Occasional
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Occasional
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Rare
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Not required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 5670
FLSA: Exempt
EEOC Code: 2
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 10/25
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit: City of Fremont
01

Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Did not complete high school or equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some college
• AA degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03

If you are in possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher, please select your major/area of study below:

• Public Administration
• Planning
• Public Policy
• Urban Studies
• Closely related field
• Other
• I do not currently possess a degree.

04

If you selected "Closely related field" or "Other" in the previous question, please state your college major/area of study below.
05

Please indicate how you meet the experience requirement for Code Enforcement Manager:

• I have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, two (2) years of which have been in a lead or