Senior Code Enforcement Officer
City of Sedona Sedona, AZ, US
- Location: Sedona, AZ, US
- Categories: Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 11, 2026
Job Description:
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Description
Summary of positionUnder general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance, building codes, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments.
Qualifications Knowledge of:
- Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance, abatement, building safety, and related areas.
- Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
- City services and organizational structure.
- Legal action policy and procedures applicable to code enforcement compliance.
- Regulations and requirements of court evidence.
- Effective public relations practices.
- Principles and procedures of accurate record keeping.
- Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting programs such as word processing, spreadsheet applications and code enforcement software.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
- Perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance, health and safety issues, and abatement.
- Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, consistent, tactful, and firm manner.
- Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner.
- Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings.
- Maintain complex logs, records, and files.
- Research, compile, and collect data.
- Prepare clear and concise technical reports, letters, notices and other related documentation.
- Make oral presentations and testify in court.
- Read and interpret County Assessor’s maps and property profiles.
- Read and interpret legal documents and descriptions.
- Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Encourage and facilitate environment for building team efforts and problem solving of work-related issues by employees.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and make recommendations for action.
- Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ninety-six hours of PTO time
- 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage options for employee
- Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents including options for 100% paid
- Arizona State Retirement System - The City provides a 1:1 match at 12.00% of the employee's salary
- Paid holidays
- Generous vacation accrual rates
- City provided $50,000 group term life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Deferred compensation - Optional IRS 457 plans
The City of Sedona, located in Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country, provides exceptional public services and creates a vibrant community for residents and visitors alike. Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor recreation, Sedona is a top destination for relaxation and adventure. Join our team and help preserve Sedona’s natural beauty while enhancing the quality of life for all. Our employees are at the heart of making Sedona a welcoming, inspiring place to live and visit. Be part of something remarkable.
Contact Information
City of Sedona
Human Resources
102 Roadrunner Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
928-203-5038 or 928-203-5189
[email protected]
The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.