CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (PART-TIME)

City of West Covina; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of West Covina is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to patrol and enforce the Municipal Code, interpret laws for the public, issue notices, and pursue compliance up to court action. This role works with multiple departments and the City Prosecutor to uphold regulations.

Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, with a preferred Bachelor’s degree or CACEO designation, plus six months of public enforcement experience. Valid CA driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and City Municipal Code and ordinances.
• Health and Safety Codes.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement.
• Principles and practices of safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Assists in enforcement of City zoning ordinances and business license requirements.
• Canvasses for violations, investigates complaints, and initiates legal action to gain compliance.
• Works with City departments and county/state offices on enforcement matters.
• Represents the City in court and liaises with the City Prosecutor.
• Provides public information on municipal code requirements and handles complaints.
• Maintains records necessary for job duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Understanding of municipal codes

Communication skills

Driving ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or planning or CACEO designation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Code Enforcement Manager or his/her designee, patrols the City for violations of the Municipal Code; interprets and explains laws and regulations to the general public to gain conformation; issues notices and orders of compliance; recommends legal prosecution of persons who fail to respond; files complaints with the District Attorney; appears in court for the City and does related work.

FILING WILL BE SUSPENDED AFTER THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED OR BY 10/28/2026 AT 11:59 P.M. (PT), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

Note: This recruitment is subject to close without prior notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Assists the Senior Community Enhancement officer in enforcement of City zoning ordinances and City business license requirements.
2. Canvasses for violations, investigates violations and complaints, and, when necessary, initiates legal action to gain compliance.
3. Works closely with all City departments in enforcement matters as well as county and state offices.
4. Acts as a representative of the City in court, and as the liaison between the City and the City Prosecutor.
5. Serves in a community relations capacity by providing members of the public with information regarding municipal code requirements and servicing complaints as they arise.
6. Accurately maintains all records necessary to carry on the functions of the job.
7. Performs other related duties as required.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Federal, State, and City Municipal Code and ordinances.
2. Health and Safety Codes.
3. Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code enforcement.
4. Principles and practices of safe driving.

Ability to:

1. Enforce provisions of the City Municipal Code, and related local zoning, health, and safety regulations, and ordinances with efficiency and impartiality.
2. Learn geography of the city, including the location and layout of the street system.
3. Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner.
4. Identify code sections which pertain to potential violations.
5. Operate computer hardware and use code enforcement database and word processing applications software.
6. Operate a mobile radio and cellular telephone.
7. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
8. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
9. Work independently in the absence of supervision.
10. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying. Incumbents will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience as demonstrated by past and current employment.

Education

Equivalent to High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent is required, preferably supplemented by formal code enforcement training.

A Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, planning or related subject field or designation of Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) may substitute for the experience requirement.

Experience

Six (6) months of responsible experience in a public enforcement capacity.

Licenses/ Certificates/ Special Requirements

1. Possession of a Class C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.
2. Possession of a PC 832 certificate is required within six (6) months of appointment to the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk, as well as bend, stoop, crouch and squat in the performance of daily activities. The sensory demands include the ability to talk, and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents typically weighing less than 25 pounds.

Sensory demands include the ability to see within normal range, talk, and hear, and use electronic touch keypads.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use clear and concise oral communication skills with both the public and co-workers; read and interpret data; potentially deal with situations involving interpersonal conflicts involving code enforcement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee frequently works in office conditions where the noise level is usually moderate. The employee drives frequently and is exposed to variable temperatures, fumes, dust, and traffic congestion.

The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.