Code Enforcement Officer I

The Job

APPLY BY AUGUST 15, 2025 FOR PRIORTIY REVIEW!

San Bernardino County - Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement Division, is recruiting for Code Enforcement Officers I, who, under training conditions, are responsible for field and office work relating to fire hazard, public nuisance, vehicle, housing, and land use ordinance enforcement. Code Enforcement Officers work with minimal supervision while in the field. Code Enforcement Officers conduct investigations and property surveys and speak with property owners regarding compliance with permits and codes. Additional duties include maintaining records, reports, and other evidence, as well as researching and compiling supporting data.

Positions may be assigned to a 4/10 schedule depending on business needs.

Promotion: Code Enforcement Officers I are eligible for promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II ( $65,873- $90,542 Annually ) upon meeting the minimum requirements of the higher class, receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation, successful completion of training, and possession of the required certifications. Incumbents must be promoted within 24 months or be terminated.

For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer I job description.


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement administers programs designed to protect the public's safety, welfare, and property value through enforcement of San Bernardino County ordinances and State/Federal laws relating to land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement within the unincorporated areas of the county. In addition, the Fire Hazard Abatement Program conducts surveys to identify fire hazards throughout the year; the Program responds to complaints year-round in the unincorporated areas and contracting Cities and Fire Districts.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Assignment: Positions typically report to San Bernardino, Hesperia, or Joshua Tree locations and are required to travel throughout their assigned region and the County as needed. Candidates must be willing to accept any assignment based on department needs.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Availability: Positions are subject to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and call-back work.

Physical Requirements: Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.

Certifications: Incumbents must obtain and maintain PC832 certification within 24 months. Incumbents must obtain and maintain certification by a department-recognized Association of Code Enforcement Officers organization (i.e., CACEO or ICC) within 24 months.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following options in order to qualify:
OPTION 1 Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations for a public agency.
OPTION 2
Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting and explaining code enforcement, planning, or land use rules and regulations.
OPTION 3
Twenty (20) semester/thirty (30) quarter units of completed college coursework in inspection/construction technology, planning, land use, fire technology, police science, criminal justice or a related field; -- OR -- possession of an Associate's Degree (or higher).
OPTION 4 Six (6) months (full-time equivalent) experience working within San Bernardino County Land Use Services, Code Enforcement Division performing a variety of duties in support of code enforcement activities.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be results-oriented and self-motivated, with effective customer interaction, especially on difficult issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to learn quickly is highly desired.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, Friday, August 22, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Technical & Inspection Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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