Code Enforcement Officer I/II - Improve Communities

City of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 98,886,000 - 139,087,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Riverside is seeking Code Enforcement Officer I/II in the Community and Economic Development Department. The position involves enforcing municipal codes, inspecting properties, and preparing documentation related to code violations.

Officer I is entry-level with closer supervision; Officer II is journey-level with greater independence. See the full description for duties, qualifications, and the testing/selection process.

Qualifications

• Education requirements are listed for Officer I and Officer II.
• Experience requirements include public contact work and enforcement exposure.
• Licenses include Class C California driver license and POST certificate for Officer I; POST certificate for Officer II.

Responsibilities

• Enforce city codes in areas such as nuisances, zoning, building codes, weed abatement, inoperable vehicles, substandard housing, dangerous buildings, health and safety, and other property maintenance requirements.
• Inspect properties for code violations and explain ordinances to citizens to gain compliance.
• Prepare reports and notices; issue citations and coordinate with City departments and owners for remedies.
• Maintain case reports in department systems and coordinate with City Attorney and courts as needed for compliance.

Education

High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED)

Two (2) years of responsible public contact work with enforcement experience (for Officer II)

Job description

The City of Riverside is seeking Code Enforcement Officer I/II in the Community and Economic Development Department. The position involves enforcing municipal codes, inspecting properties, and preparing documentation related to code violations.

Officer I is entry-level with closer supervision; Officer II is journey-level with greater independence. See the full description for duties, qualifications, and the testing/selection process.