Code Enforcement Officer

City of Petaluma; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 79,539 - 96,678; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Benefit

CALPERS Retirement Package

Deferred compensation plan

Vacation & leave benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The City of Petaluma in California seeks a Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department to enforce municipal codes and promote compliance, protecting health, safety, and quality of life for residents, businesses, and property owners.

The role emphasizes problem-solving and collaboration in a team environment, with emphasis on fair treatment and building positive relationships with the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties involved in investigation and enforcement to ensure compliance with the municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions.
• This role involves enforcing regulatory ordinances and codes in areas such as planning, zoning, subdivisions, encroachment, building codes, and related areas.

Job description

Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Petaluma is seeking a dedicated and customer-focused professional to join our Community Development Department as a Code Enforcement Officer. We are currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy in this important role that helps preserve the health, safety, and quality of life within our community by promoting compliance with municipal codes and fostering positive relationships with residents, businesses, and property owners. If you are passionate about public service, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative environment,

** Please note that if selected, you will undergo a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting and a polygraph examination. After a conditional job offer is made, the candidate must pass a medical examination and drug screen.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE

• SALARY RANGE: $79,539.20 - 96,678.40 annually (+2% COLA in July 2027)
• FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING:
  • MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere). Please see the 2026 Health Plan Contribution Memo
  • DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE:Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long-Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
• FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:
  • CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
    • 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members
    • 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
• FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE (annual amounts):
  • Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service.
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours
  • Holidays: 13 fixed holidays
  • Personal Leave: 20 hours (per fiscal year)
• Other Exceptional Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave - up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

For more information regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website and look at the Memorandum of Understanding and Employee Benefits.

Summary

Perform a variety of duties involved in investigation and enforcement to ensure compliance with the municipal codes, ordinances, and resolutions.

Class Characteristics

General supervision is provided by a higher level supervisor or manager; responsibilities may include the indirect supervision of support staff.

This is a specialist/technical and/or planning support class responsible for performing the full range of duties as assigned; responsible for specialized tasks in enforcing regulatory ordinances and codes in such areas as planning, zoning, subdivisions, encroachment, building codes, and other related areas.

Perform duties related to zoning and municipal code enforcement.