Code Enforcement Manager - Promotional

Position Information

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position.

The Permit Sonoma Department has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Code Enforcement Manager position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Permit Sonoma Department employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

Overseeing and participating in code enforcement investigation and abatement activities for the County, the Permit Sonoma Department's (PRD) Code Enforcement Manager plans, assigns, and directs the work of the Code Enforcement Division. This position supervises three Senior Code Enforcement Inspectors, five Code Enforcement Inspectors, one Secretary, and one Senior Office Assistant. Additional responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Manager also include:

• Reviewing cases and offering direction to staff on compliance measures and next steps
• Conducting field inspections, warrants, and abatement actions at a variety of sites
• Performing emergency assessments of site, structure, and infrastructure conditions to identify and document safety concerns
• Coordinating case referrals to the County of Sonoma’s County Counsel
• Preparing documentation and staff reports for administrative hearings
• Coordinating and supervising the daily workload of code inspectors and clerical staff
• Training new and current staff, and providing employee performance evaluations

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following:

• Extensive code enforcement experience requiring coordination with legal counsel
• Solid research and analytical skills with expertise in reviewing, interpreting, applying, and implementing codes and regulations
• Excellent technical and writing skills with the ability to prepare and present reports of evaluation findings
• The ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public in a positive, professional manner
• The proven ability to work with a high degree of tact and discretion in dealing with legal counsel, executives, all levels of staff, other agencies, and the public
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize numerous tasks and demands, and make decisions independently
• Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer through the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO)
• Completion of a PC832 class on the laws of arrest

Please note: While the position’s hours are normally Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm PST in an office environment, depending upon operational needs, the Code Enforcement Manager must be willing to work during emergencies, evenings, weekends, holidays, inclement weather, and other critical events, including travel to rugged, remote, and off-road locations using county vehicles.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a Code Enforcement Manager position in the Permit Sonoma Department. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title for this position is PRMD Division Manager.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
The position advertised on this announcement does require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Experience: Any combination of experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this experience would consist of at least four years of increasingly responsible experience, including project leadership, administration, management or supervisory roles. Normally, increasing responsible experience in code enforcement activities including the investigation of and preparation of reports and supervisory roles would provide such an opportunity.

Education: Any combination of education and/or training which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, training received at an accredited college or university or course work which includes: Code enforcement practices, investigative practices, building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, business administration, business law, public administration, management, supervision, speech, public relations, or biological or physical sciences would provide such opportunity.

Probationary Period: All administrative management employees serve a one-year probationary period.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: Public personnel administration, county government, and other governmental agencies, which have a coordination relationship with county government, affective supervisory practices, training, and techniques;laws, codes, rules and regulations related to building, planning, and public health code enforcement; research methodology and application.

Considerable knowledge of: the principles and practices relating to modern budget, program and systems management; English syntax and grammar; modern organizational dynamics and management theory which includes but is not necessarily limited to behavior and performance management, conflict resolution, leadership and communication; supervisory and management skills which include employment interviewing, counseling and instructing, and for organizing and directing group discussions; communications skills for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information; laws, codes, rules and regulations related to building, planning and public health code enforcement, including laws and rules associated with legal proceedings.

Working knowledge of: the methods and techniques to organize, initiate, evaluate and coordinate the work of subordinates engaged in complex technical work and to maintain consistency with program objectives and standards; the use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department; rules of evidence used in court; investigative principles and practices; interviewing techniques; public speaking principles and practices and public relations styles and techniques; safe and efficient work practices.

Ability to: determine work priorities and effectively coordinate and schedule the necessary personnel and other resources; deal tactfully, convincingly and effectively with department personnel, government officials, representation of specific interest groups, and the general public; effectively assemble, organize and present in written and/or oral form, reports containing alternative solutions and recommendations regarding specific resources, plans and policies; present or direct, or supervise presentations in oral, written and graphic form; advise citizen groups and various boards and commissions orally and in writing concerning specific programs and projects; plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, train, and evaluate professional and technical employee activities; assist in developing and implementing effective training and performance evaluation programs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, other public agencies and the general public; determine appropriate research methodology for project studies and insure that analysis is complete and accurate; supervise the preparation of, or perform, difficult, complex and specialized projects; speak effectively before groups and audiences; effectively synthesize data into the final format; prepare clear and concise written reports; analyze administrative problems and a variety of programs, systems and procedures adjust workload changes and work under stress to meet deadlines; develop and maintain effective working relationship with staff, peers, supervisors, elected and appointed officials, members of the public, and others who have an interest in PRMD programs and activities; train and coach employees to work safely and follow safe working practices; use electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department; interview persons to obtain related information; interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations pertaining to code enforcement activities and rules of court; analyze related facts and information which leads to logical conclusions; respectively enforce related laws, rules and regulations.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire be completed.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination(weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Personally identifiable information (PII) is removed from the standard application fields and applicable attachments. This PII blind screening practice redacts a candidate’s personal information that could potentially influence or bias the scoring process. Personal information includes the applicant’s name, former last name, address, phone number, email, driver's license number, school name, education start and end dates, age, date of birth, gender, and race. This PII blind screening practice helps contribute to a fair and equitable examination process.

Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: Management*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 1/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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