Entry-Level Code Compliance Investigator

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside County is recruiting for Code Enforcement Officer I to enforce land use, housing, zoning, abatement, and nuisance codes countywide. Incumbents will investigate complaints, research records, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with other agencies.

Applicants should know state laws and county codes, possess investigative skills, and have a driver’s license. The role offers growth toward the Code Enforcement Officer II with probationary progression.

Qualifications

• One year of technical experience in land use, zoning, or code enforcement.
• Completion of undergraduate coursework may substitute for up to one year of required experience (30 sem. or 45 qtr units).
• Knowledge of state laws and municipal/county codes governing land use and zoning; planning elements; investigative techniques.
• Ability to read, interpret laws and building plans; obtain information via inspections and interviews; prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with county codes by receiving, recording, and investigating complaints.
• Schedule and conduct on-site inspections; advise on ordinance requirements and seek voluntary compliance.
• Document non-compliance with photos, measurements, and data; issue notices; prepare files and reports.
• Maintain inspection records; prepare documentation for legal actions; may testify in court.
• Coordinate with related agencies on disposition of complaints.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Reading laws

Relationship building

On-site inspections

Education

Undergraduate coursework substitution for experience

Job description

Riverside County is recruiting for Code Enforcement Officer I to enforce land use, housing, zoning, abatement, and nuisance codes countywide. Incumbents will investigate complaints, research records, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with other agencies.

Applicants should know state laws and county codes, possess investigative skills, and have a driver’s license. The role offers growth toward the Code Enforcement Officer II with probationary progression.