Community Code Compliance Investigator

City-of-SAN-Marcos,-C; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Marcos in California is seeking an experienced Code Compliance Officer to enforce land use codes and other regulations, conducting field investigations and issuing notices of violation.

Under supervision, you will prepare reports, testify as needed, and participate in multi‑agency tasks, creek sweep program, and community outreach. Two years of code enforcement experience is preferred, with strong communication and record‑keeping skills.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in code enforcement or similar public contact work.
• Ability to investigate and enforce local and state codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with data entry and basic report writing.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and enforces zoning, housing, parking, dangerous building and property maintenance codes; enforces ordinances regulating abandoned vehicles, trash and weeds; and surveys and inspects property for violations of various codes and ordinances.
• Researches, interprets and applies applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances; meets with property owners, business owners, tenants, and others to provide information regarding City ordinances and to develop a plan to resolve violations; and initiates procedures to obtain compliance.
• Issues citations, conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance and prepares requests for criminal/civil complaints as appropriate; and testifies at administrative hearings and in court regarding violations and necessary corrective action, as required.
• Prepares and maintains records of investigations made and actions taken; maintains inspection files, records and logs; prepares investigative reports and chronologies; and writes letters and/or notices of violation regarding matters being investigated.
• Removes signs and other objects out of public way; follows up with sign company regarding disposition of signs; and contacts appropriate department and/or agency to ensure right of way is cleared and unobstructed.
• Investigates complaints in mobile home parks regarding alleged violations of appropriate local codes and ordinances.
• Participates in multi-agency task force meetings, inspections and follow-up as well as the City’s creek sweep program.
• Utilizes various computer applications and software packages: enters data, and generates reports from a database or network system.
• Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with the public and other departments and agencies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Investigative work

Public relations

Communication skills

Record keeping

Map reading

Data entry

Education

High school diploma plus coursework in planning or law enforcement

Job description

City of San Marcos in California is seeking an experienced Code Compliance Officer to enforce land use codes and other regulations, conducting field investigations and issuing notices of violation.

Under supervision, you will prepare reports, testify as needed, and participate in multi‑agency tasks, creek sweep program, and community outreach. Two years of code enforcement experience is preferred, with strong communication and record‑keeping skills.