Senior Code Compliance Supervisor

City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Diego seeks a Senior Code Compliance Supervisor to coordinate inspections, investigate code violations, issue notices, and ensure compliance with municipal codes. The role supports the Fire-Rescue Department's Community Risk Reduction Division, including defensible space work and outreach in high-risk areas.

Requires one year of supervisory experience; valid California driver license; designation for wildfire mitigation is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience supervising personnel responsible for the enforcement of a variety of federal, state, county or municipal codes and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate supervisors and staff engaged in inspections, investigating code violations, issuing notices and citations, and ensuring compliance with municipal codes and regulations.
• Review casework to ensure alignment with department priorities and best practices; prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Design, develop and oversee outreach programs to reduce illegal dumping; handle Council requests and citizen complaints; participate in hearings and provide testimony and documentation.

Job description

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate supervisors and staff engaged in conducting inspections, investigating code violations, issuing notices and citations, and ensuring compliance with applicable municipal codes and regulations; review casework to ensure alignment with department priorities and best practices; prepare written reports and correspondence; design, develop and oversee implementation of outreach programs to reduce illegal dumping; handle the most difficult and sensitive Council requests and citizens’ complaints; participate in administrative hearings, appeals, and other enforcement proceedings, and provide testimony or supporting documentation as needed; prepare computerized spreadsheets, reports and presentations using MS Office, Intranet and Internet software, SalesForce, and Outlook; analyze and recommend budget allocation; develop and implement enforcement strategies to improve compliance and program effectiveness; and perform other duties as assigned.

Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire-Rescue Department will be utilized to fill Defensible Space Supervisor vacancies. Defensible Space Supervisor duties include specialized wildfire mitigation; conducting home hardening and defensible space inspections; and providing community outreach and education in high-risk wildfire areas; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
  • 3.5% effective 7/1/27
  • 2% effective 7/1/28
  • 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire-Rescue Department performing wildfire mitigation and defensible space duties are eligible for 10% special assignment pay.
• Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire-Rescue Department with a valid Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) Certification are eligible for 5% additional pay.
• Senior Code Compliance Supervisor employees may be required to work weekends and attend events scheduled to provide community outreach and education.

EXPERIENCE

One year of full-time experience supervising personnel responsible for the enforcement of a variety of federal, state, county or municipal codes and ordinances.

NOTE

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE

Highly desirable attributes for Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions vary by department and are not all inclusive.

• Possession of Home Ignition Zone / Defensible Space Inspector Certification (CSFM).
• Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (NFPA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of wildland fire dynamics and field experience.
• Waste code enforcement and homelessness-related experience.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION)

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 3 - August 21, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)