CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach/jobs/newprint/4995529) Apply  CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Salary $106,051.90 - $151,501.53 Annually Location City of Long Beach, CA Job Type Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent Job Number CD25-066 Department Community Development - (UC) Opening Date 07/18/2025 Closing Date 8/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions DESCRIPTION Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint$128,776.715 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization. The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborate individual who is committed to develop and support the Department of Community Development. THE COMMUNITY Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options. The Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach City College. Cal State Long Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country. CITY GOVERNMENT Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager and City Clerk. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments. The City is supported by a FY 2024 total budget of approximately $3.3 billion, with a General Fund budget of $719 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by twelve employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to:www.longbeach.gov. THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. The department is comprised of five bureaus:Administrative and Financial Services, Building and Safety,Code Enforcement,Housing and Neighborhood Services,andPlanning Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement, and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future. THE POSITION The Code Enforcement Officer reports directly to the Code Enforcement Bureau Manager. Their primary duty is the enforcement of laws regulating public nuisance, public health, safety and welfare, and building standards through the prevention, detection, and investigation of code violations. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES The Code Enforcement Officer will: + Manages approximately 40 full time employees; + Ensure compliance with the City's laws, codes, and ordinances governing property maintenance, inoperative vehicles, zoning land use, building ordinances, codes, and regulations, and related standards; + Integrate new programs, processes, and procedures to meet established objectives; + Manage the land management system (Hansen) for the division; + Create, implement, and/or revise various regulatory ordinances; + Prepare and analyze reports to ensure efficiencies; + Manage the City's Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation, including preparing and presenting cases before the Board; + Prepare and review reports, publications, and performance metrics to evaluate and enhance Bureau effectiveness; + Identify and pursue innovative initiatives to improve Bureau programs, operations, and service delivery; + Perform quality assurance and quality control to ensure adherence to code regulations, customer service standards, and bureau standard operating procedures; + Manages the bureau training program by applying and utilizing best business practices, case studies, technical knowledge, code and legal updates; + Testify at appeal and court hearings; + Serve as an alternate Department Operations Center (DOC) Section Manager; + Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE EDUCATION + Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field. + Experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis. EXPERIENCE + Three (3) years of paid, progressively responsible, full-time equivalent experience in managing code enforcement, investigations, and/or inspections in a supervisory capacity. + One (1) year of the required experience must have been gained in a supervisory capacity. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + A valid driver's license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments. + The position may require individuals to work occasional evenings and weekends. SELECTION PROCEDURE This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on August 18th . To be considered, please submit an online application, including acover letter, resume, license, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call(562) 570-6913. The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender. The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about theApplicant Appeal Process by visitingApplicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) . The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6913 . The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include: Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security. Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected. Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000. Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination. Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service. Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year. Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits. Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion. Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below; + Department Head $650.00 + Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00 + Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00 + Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00 Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). + Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members. + Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses. Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval). Paid Parental Leave:The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent. 01 INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions? + Yes + No 02 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSDo you hold a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field? + Yes, I hold a degree in Business or Public Administration, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field. + I do not have a degree, but I can substitute with experience on a year-for-year basis + I do not have a degree and I cannot substitute with experience 03 Do you possess three (3) years of paid, progressively responsible, full-time equivalent experience in managing code enforcement, investigations, and/or inspections in a supervisory capacity. + Yes, I have three (3) years of paid, progressively responsible, full-time equivalent experience in managing code enforcement, investigations, and/or inspections in a supervisory capacity. + No, I do not have three (3) years of paid, progressively responsible, full-time equivalent experience in managing code enforcement, investigations, and/or inspections in a supervisory capacity. 04 Of the required three (3) years of experience noted in the previous question, please indicate if at least one (1) year was gained in a supervisory capacity. + Yes, I have at least one (1) year working in a supervisory capacity. + No, I do not have at least one (1) year working in a supervisory capacity. 05 Please describe your experience in leading and managing code enforcement personnel. 06 Please describe your experience in supervising and managing dangerous and/or substandard building cases. 07 Please describe your experience in managing code enforcement programs. 08 Please describe your experience in drafting and updating municipal codes and ordinances. 09 Please describe your experience in conducting multi-agency inspections. 10 Do you have any certifications from the California Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) or the International Code Council (ICC); or local colleges in building construction inspection, building codes technology, or code enforcement? 11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach? + Yes + No 12 If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. 13 REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, transcripts, or licenses, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. + Yes + No 14 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. Required Question Employer City of Long Beach Department Community Development - (UC) Address 411 W. 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