CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER PART-TIME

Job Title

Code Enforcement Officer/Permit Technician

Job Description

The Code Enforcement Officer/Permit Technician performs a variety of inspection and municipal code enforcement duties with particular emphasis in achieving compliance with all provisions of the zoning ordinance, and City Code. Under general supervision, investigates and enforces the municipal code in areas of public welfare, safety, public nuisance, sanitation and health, building, housing, zoning and other ordinances; initiates enforcement action; acts as a secondary/back-up Permit Processing Technician as-needed.

Examples of Duties:

• Conducts site visits to investigate complaints regarding code violations
• Identifies violations relating to a variety of codes and regulations
• Works with the public in a positive and cooperative manner to encourage voluntary compliance with codes
• Issues citations in accordance with applicable laws
• Process plans and permit applications for review
• Calculate plan check and permitting fees
• Schedule inspections
• Maintains accurate case files

RECRUITMENT DATES: JUNE 29, 2026 THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2026

For a more detailed description, please review the job description.

Link to EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (FILLABLE PDF)

Qualifications

Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance will be considered. Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; and two years of experience with frequent public interaction and enforcement activities.

License/Certification Possession of a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record is required.

Desired certifications (NOT required): Code Enforcement Officer Certification from the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) or California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) P.C. 832 certification

Contact Information

To apply, please email a cover letter, completed employment application, and resume to: employment@cityofrsm.org

Please contact us at (949) 635-1814 or employment@cityofrsm.org with questions.

It is the City's policy to treat all applicants equally, evaluating each on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities and not on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (40 and over), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, the City of Rancho Santa Margarita abides by a nepotism policy which may preclude you from being hired if the City employs a relative. All City employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a background check, which includes a fingerprint-based criminal background check conducted by the State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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