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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Code Enforcement Officer (Bilingual-Spanish or Vietnamese)

The City of Santa Ana is looking for a Code Enforcement Officer who will ensure compliance with zoning, housing, and building codes. This role involves inspecting properties, enforcing regulations, and advising the public on compliance and repair methods.

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Responsibilities

Reads and interprets plans, and inspects existing buildings, structures and properties to determine their conformity with city, state and federal standards and laws pertaining to zoning, housing, building and other related codes to prevent blight in the City; inspects buildings which have been converted or altered and ensures compliance with all required codes and standards
Enforces parking regulations and issues citations
Abates, or arranges for the abatement of, public nuisances such as vacant structures/dangerous and abandoned buildings, substandard housing, unpermitted dwellings, illegal commercial occupancies, abandoned vehicles, pushcarts, shopping carts and other similar objects or conditions that could be considered public nuisances and/or potentially hazardous
Writes detailed reports of inspections and code violations; issues citations and corrective actions to be implemented by tenants/residents/owners where violations are determined; monitors compliance with proposed corrective actions
Advises owners, tenants and contractors as to proper repair methods and materials and available financing assistance
Consults with legal staff concerning enforcement orders
Appears and may testify as an expert witness at administrative hearings and in court; provides assistance to legal staff in preparation of cases for prosecution; researches codes, rules and regulations for appropriate responses to inspection and code violations; coordinates enforcement activities with appropriate departments and agencies such as Business Licenses, Police Department, Public Works, County Health, Social Services, Orange County Fire Authority, the Internal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration
Keeps up-to-date and accurate records and prepares periodic and special reports
Utilizes current office software applications to prepare reports, spreadsheets and correspondence; prepares correction notices, comprehensive reports, public handouts and other related documents; generates databases and other similar documents; downloads photographs; performs basic computations to determine area and percentages; draws general plot plans as needed
Conducts initial and follow-up investigations
Meets scheduled assignments on time; provides dependable service to the community
Interacts with coworkers and the general public in a professional and courteous manner at all times

Qualification

Code enforcement inspectionP.O.S.T. P.C. 832 CertificateBilingual SpanishBilingual VietnameseBuilding codes knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyConflict resolutionReport writingPublic interactionTeam collaboration

Required

Two years of journey-level experience in code enforcement inspection, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities
Must possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver's License as a condition of continued employment in this classification
Must possess and retain a valid Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) P.C. 832 Certificate (Powers of Arrest) as a condition of continued employment in this classification
Must possess and retain a valid California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module I (Basic) Certification or Code Enforcement Officer Academy Certification from Santiago Canyon College as a condition of continued employment in this classification
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. in order to place shopping carts and other objects onto the back of a truck
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese

Preferred

Possession of additional code enforcement certifications from CACEO and/or one or more certifications from the International Code Council (ICC)

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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