Community Code Compliance Inspector

City of Poway, CA; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Poway is seeking a knowledgeable and community‑oriented Code Compliance Officer to protect public health, safety, and neighborhood quality through fair enforcement of municipal codes and standards. The role involves inspections, investigations, and collaboration with residents, businesses, and property owners to resolve violations and promote voluntary compliance.

Under supervision, you will balance fieldwork and office duties while working with multiple City departments and external

Qualifications

• Two years of experience interpreting and/or enforcing municipal, zoning, building, or other regulatory codes. Public agency experience is preferred.
• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. Supplemental specialized training in planning, zoning, inspection, or law enforcement is desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in criminology, political science, public administration, planning, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, and investigate complaints regarding violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations; document violations by photos and data; research ownership records and regulations to determine violations.
• Explain regulations to residents and businesses; encourage compliance with municipal codes and issue abatement when needed; notify property owners of violations.
• Prepare notices, notices of violation or noncompliance, and citations; affix notices on property to abate hazards as appropriate.
• Meet with City staff across planning, building, engineering, fire, sheriff, public works, and legal counsel; coordinate activities with staff and code compliance personnel.
• Coordinate and conduct follow-up abatement procedures; prepare non-compliance cases for legal action; present testimony at nuisance abatement hearings.
• Coordinate vegetation management and Wildfire Defensible Space programs; perform follow-up inspections and recordkeeping.
• Perform drive-by or on-site inspections; note violations in residential, industrial, or commercial areas; respond to questions and inquiries.

Education

Completion of the 12th grade

Bachelor’s degree preferred in criminology, political science, public administration, planning or related field

A California PC 832 certification within six months of appointment

Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) desirable

Job description

The City of Poway is seeking a knowledgeable and community‑oriented Code Compliance Officer to protect public health, safety, and neighborhood quality through fair enforcement of municipal codes and standards. The role involves inspections, investigations, and collaboration with residents, businesses, and property owners to resolve violations and promote voluntary compliance.

Under supervision, you will balance fieldwork and office duties while working with multiple City departments and external