Salary : $86,325.76 - $104,929.48 Annually
Location : City Hall West, El Monte, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:Department: Community & Economic Development
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 12:00 AM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 100
Summary DEFINITION Under direction, provides technical and functional direction to assigned code enforcement staff; performs the most complex duties related to the City's code compliance program, including the identification, investigation, and correction of violations of the City's municipal, municipal, zoning, housing, development, and signage codes; investigates citizen complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues; seeks voluntary compliance or issues citations; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from the Neighborhood Services Manager. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is the advanced journey-level classification in the Code Enforcement Officer series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform inspection and compliance activities. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. This class is distinguished from the Neighborhood Services Manager in that the latter has full management and supervisory authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of operations within the department.
Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Provides technical and functional supervision to assigned staff; reviews and controls quality of work; participates in performing complex code compliance duties.
- Plans and manages all daily functions and operations; implements and strategizes new procedures.
- Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns code compliance activities in consultation with the Neighborhood Services Manager; communicates status of code compliance inspections and abatement procedures to appropriate staff, working cooperatively to schedule activities in accordance with established priorities.
- Trains employees in work principles, practices, methods, policies, procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations.
- Assists in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards including recommending improvements; assists in developing work plans, procedures, and schedules.
- Conducts inspections and investigations to enforce municipal and regulatory codes and ensure compliance with code enforcement programs.
- Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of municipal, zoning codes, ordinances, housing standards, and signage.
- Documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and State regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
- Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; provides confirmation to the public by telephone and in person regarding code regulations.
- Prepares and issues notices of violation or noncompliance, final notices, citations and other correspondence according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate public safety hazards and public nuisances.
- Meets with City planning, building, engineering, police, and public works staff and legal counsel regarding complaints; coordinates activities with other code compliance personnel and departments.
- Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings.
- Oversees and/or makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and/or commercial areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during field investigations; conducts complex field inspections.
- Issues parking citations for violations of City codes and state law encountered in the normal course of business; communicates and coordinates with appropriate Police Department staff regarding the issuance of parking citations.
- Provides information to violators, the general public, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
- Performs a variety of public relations and outreach work related to assigned activities.
- Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Ensures staff compliance with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
- Assists in the implementation of training program for staff.
- Acts in the absence of the Neighborhood Services Manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Principles of providing functional direction and training.
- Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code violation investigation and compliance.
- Methods and procedures used in code compliance including citation issuance procedures, methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare legal documents.
- Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations, and carrying through on court procedures.
- Requirements of zoning and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code compliance.
- Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Record keeping principles and procedures.
- City and mandated safety rules, regulations and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to: - Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
- Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
- Explain codes and regulations to property owners, residents, and others.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Make accurate mathematical computations.
- Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, and procedural, guidelines.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Some college-level coursework or technical training in code compliance.
Experience:
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible municipal code and zoning compliance experience.
Licenses and Certifications: - Possession of a valid California Driver's License to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a California PC832 certificate to be maintained throughout employment.
- California Association of Code Enforcement Officers certifications.
Additional Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS When assigned to an office environment, must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone; ability to stand and walk between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
When assigned to field inspection, must possess mobility to work in changing site conditions; possess the strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, and bend, to climb and descend ladders; and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to inspect site conditions and remedial work in progress. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards, with exposure to hazardous materials in some site locations. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees also work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Have you graduated from high school or obtained the equivalent (e.g., GED)?
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Do you possess 4 or more years of experience in municipal code and zoning compliance?
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Do you possess a valid California driver's license?
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Do you possess a valid California PC832 certificate?
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Do you possess a California Association of Code Enforcement Officers certification?
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