Code Enforcement Officer I

Job Description:

Code Enforcement Officer I

Description

Definition

Come join the City of Newport Beach Community Development Department .

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Currently there is one full-time vacancy in the Community Development Department. This is the entry level position in the Code Enforcement Officer series and is responsible for performing the full range of code and water quality enforcement activities.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation: This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis until filled with the first review of applications on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 or at 150 applications- whichever occurs first. Applicants who apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for the recruitment.
• Interviews : Tentatively scheduled for the week of February 16, 2026 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future full-time vacancies as they occur.

Schedule:

This position will work a 4/10 schedule. This position requires that you work a set schedule including nights and weekends.

Career Path:

The career path for this position includes: Code Enforcement Officer II, Senior Code Enforcement Officer, and Code Enforcement Supervisor.

Retirement:
The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). The retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS and the employee is required to contribute 8% or half the normal cost, whichever is higher, towards the retirement benefit.

Essential Duties

Please view online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

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Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year responsible work experience enforcing building, zoning, use permits, and related codes. Code enforcement experience in municipal government highly desirable.

Education: High school graduation or equivalent. A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, engineering, science, business, or public administration is highly desirable.

License : Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Certificates : Possession of Penal Code Section 832 certification within twelve months of hire.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Salary:

$5,683.24 - $8,397.97 Monthly