NEOGOV · 20 hours ago
Code Compliance Officer I/II
Palm Desert, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Palm Desert is committed to providing exemplary services and enhancing community well-being. They are seeking a Code Compliance Officer I/II to ensure compliance with city codes, investigate violations, and uphold the integrity of neighborhoods and business districts.
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Responsibilities
Receives, records, and investigates complaints from the public and staff regarding violations of building, and zoning codes, ordinances, housing standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and State regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred
Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with City codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues of properties; provides confirmation regarding code regulations to the public by telephone and in person
Makes drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and/or commercial areas; notes possible violations at other property sites during field investigations
Prepares and issues notices of violation or non-compliance, final notices, and misdemeanor and parking citations and other correspondence according to applicable codes and regulations; issues letters to property owners notifying them of violation; as appropriate, affixes a notice of violation on property to abate fire and public safety hazards and nuisances
Meets with City planning, building, engineering, police, and public works staff and legal counsel regarding complaints; coordinates activities with other code compliance personnel and departments
Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings
Provides information to violators, the general public, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries
Participates in recommending, developing, and administering policies, procedures, and projects to ensure efficient and effective code enforcement activities in compliance with City guidelines, standards, goals, and objectives
Enforces business license, business occupancy, and transient occupancy tax codes and regulations
Maintains files, databases, and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by some college-level coursework or technical training in code compliance
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Driver's License
Possession of a California PC 832 certificate
Possession of a certification as a Code Enforcement Officer issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO)
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility
Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of code violation investigation and compliance
Methods and procedures used in code enforcement including citation issuance procedures, methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare legal documents
Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations, and carrying through on court procedures
Basic requirements of zoning and related codes, ordinances, and regulations
Legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code enforcement
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of code enforcement
Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures
Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation
Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Explain codes and regulations to property owners, residents, and others
Understand and explain occupational hazards and standard safety practices related to code compliance
Identify and respond to issues and concerns of management, City government, a variety of professional groups, commissions, and committees, and the general public
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations and in meetings with individuals
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials
Maintain accurate logs, records, and basic written records of work performed
Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Preferred
Prior experience performing municipal code enforcement is preferred
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing municipal code enforcement similar to the Code Enforcement Officer I at City of Palm Desert
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents (up to 100% paid by employer)
12 paid holidays annually
12 paid sick days annually
Two weeks of annual paid vacation, additional vacation available for Management positions
The City does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory 1.45% Medicare contribution.
2% @ 62 CalPERS retirement, 2% @ 55 for Classic Members
IRC 125 Cafeteria Plan (flexible spending plans)
Life insurance (equal to annual salary)
Longterm Disability Plan
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Retiree Health Savings Plan: 1% Employee Contribution, 1% Employer Match
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Rideshare Incentive Program
Qualified employer for PSLF Program eligibility
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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