SENIOR CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Salary: $37.27 - $49.96 Hourly
Location : Solana Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-15-SNRCODE
Department: Community Development
Division: Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

THE POSITION
To view the detailed job announcement, please visit:

Senior Code Compliance Officer Job Announcement

Closing Date: November 6, 2026

To view the full job description including the Qualification Guidelines, Essential Job Functions, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, please visit:

To submit your online application, please visit: City of Solana Beach - Careers
Miscellaneous Employee Group
FY 2026/2027
Group Health Insurance
For Fiscal Year 2026/2027, the City provides up to $1,890 per month in a Cafeteria Health Plan, which allows employees to purchase a medical insurance plan through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Dental and Vision insurance plans are also available. Opt-out option is capped at $475 per month for employees hired on or after July 1, 2021. Benefit for part-time Miscellaneous employees will be pro-rated based on the employee's part-time status (50% / 75%).

Flexible Spending Accounts
The City provides Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, which provides employees the option of setting aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of eligible health care or dependent care expenses. The Flexible Spending Accounts are established under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code and are administered by a third-party administrator.

Retirement
The City provides retirement benefits through CalPERS using a 2% at 62 retirement formula mandated under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). The retirement benefit is based on the employees' highest three years of salary, of which the employee pays the entire employee share.

457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan
The City will contribute $1 for each $1 contributed to a 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan by each Miscellaneous employee, with an annual cap of $2,000 per year. Miscellaneous employees must have an active account with either of the City's plan providers (MissionSquare or CalPERS). Benefit for part-time Miscellaneous employees will be pro-rated based on the employee's part-time status (50% / 75%).

Life Insurance
The City provides Miscellaneous employees with life insurance equivalent to 1x their annual base salary, at no cost to the employee.

Long Term Disability Insurance
The City provides Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD) for Miscellaneous employees, at no cost to the employee.

Holidays
The City observes 13-full day holidays each year. In addition, the City provides three (3) "floating" holidays per year, which are credited in January (1) and July (2). Additionally, City Administrative Office (City Hall) will be closed from December 24th through January 1st each year.

Vacation Leave
Vacation accrual for Miscellaneous employees is based on years of continuous service. Employees, who complete up to 35 months, accrue 3.08/hppp; 36 to 59 months, accrue 4.62/hppp; 60 to 119 months, accrue 6.461/hppp; 120 to 179 months, accrue 7.38/hppp; and 180+ months, accrue 8.31/hppp. Accrual rates for part-time Miscellaneous employees will be pro-rated based on the employee's part-time status (50% / 75%).

Sick Leave
Miscellaneous employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per biweekly pay period. There shall be no limit to the amount of sick leave that an employee may accumulate. Each year, employees may convert up to 60 hours of sick leave to vacation leave on their employment anniversary, depending on sick leave balance and usage. Accrual rate for part-time Miscellaneous employees will be pro-rated based on the employee's part-time status (50% / 75%).

Tuition Reimbursement
Miscellaneous employees may receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement for college-level courses for additional training. Courses must be approved in advance. Benefit for part-time Miscellaneous employees will be pro-rated based on the employee's part-time status (50% / 75%).

Bilingual Pay
Miscellaneous employees who successfully pass a bilingual performance examination may be eligible for bilingual pay of ($100/month). Benefit for part-time Miscellaneous employees will be pro-rated based on the employee's part-time status (50% / 75%).
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ATTENTION APPLICANTS: "See resume" and "See previous answer" are not acceptable answers to the questions below. By completing this supplemental evaluation, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Your initials below certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge.
02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• None

03

Please list your field of study as indicated above (if none, write N/A):
04

Please identify your years of professional experience in in code enforcement and/or investigation, or a closely related field.

• 7+ years
• More than 5 but less than 7
• At least 5 years
• Less than 5 years

05

Please indicate your years of supervisory experience in professional work setting

• 5+ years
• More than 3 but less than 5
• At least 3 years
• Less than 3

06

Is any of your professional experience as indicated above, in the public/government sector?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your professional experience in the investigation, reporting, enforcement, monitoring and issuance of citations of violations pertaining to City codes and ordinances. If you do not possess this experience, respond N/A.
08

Please describe your professional work experience providing customer service (such as researching responses to public inquiries and complaints in person, by phone or in writing. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.
09

Please describe your professional experience with inspections and enforcing municipal, zoning, and/or building codes with a public agency, or a similar environment. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A
10

Please indicate which of the following certifications/licenses you currently possess: (Check all that apply)

• Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
• P.C. 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure
• P.O.S.T. certified Basic Code Enforcement Officer Certificate
• American Association of Code Enforcement Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer and Certified Housing Enforcement Officer
• I.C.B.O. Certified Building Inspector
• Fire Code Company Officer Certificate
• None

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The supplemental questions above were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for the position. Only the most suitably and best qualified candidates will be invited to continue participating in the recruitment process. By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that meeting the minimum qualifications for the position does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question