Code Compliance Officer I-III
April 2026
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I-III
JOB FAMILY: Community Development
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Code Compliance Officer I-III enforces the City of Barstow Municipal and California Building Codes to ensure compliance and to address public concerns about safety, property standards, and aesthetics. This position is responsible for evaluating, educating, and enforcing local codes through inspection of residential and commercial properties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Receives complaints pertaining to municipal codes and ordinances regarding agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial properties; develops and maintains case files; compiles monthly reports; and closes out cases that meet compliance and issues rental permits to property owners as needed.
• Sends out and communicates rental property notices to property owners and schedules property inspections; and inspects residential dwellings, buildings, vacant lots, businesses, and commercial properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Investigates reports and complaints of possible code violations, documents found violations with photographs and written reports, and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance; and investigates and provides for the removal of debris, abandoned vehicles, and hazardous materials on private properties as needed.
• Prepares and assists the city prosecutor in court proceedings. Testifies in court and/or at administrative hearings.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable codes, ordinances, and work methods regarding zoning, public nuisance, environment, health and safety, and business licensing. Communicates with and explains to the public municipal codes, developmental codes, health and safety codes, and associated violations; ensures violations are resolved in a timely manner; and conducts follow-up inspections, and prepares notices to vacate, if necessary.
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Code Compliance Officer I-III
April 2026
• Works with other departments to ensure compliance with municipal codes and the issuance of permits and licenses and maintains accurate records of all rental properties and property closings.
• Coordinates with other staff members on various administrative tasks and issues associated with the rental inspection program and Barstow ordinances.
OTHER DUTIES:
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• Techniques and methodologies for handling confrontations and challenging conversations • Standard office procedures, methods, and computer usage including related software • Proper procedures for the maintenance of activity logs and reports • Local and state codes, ordinances, and regulations related to building, zoning, public nuisance, public safety, health, and welfare
Skills and Abilities to:
• Observe and retain details and incidents accurately and appear in court and provide testimony • Coordinate with multiple departments and citizens to schedule meetings and create timelines • Work independently and make sound decisions
• Conduct thorough inspections of buildings, land, and properties to identify safety, health, and environmental issues
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Community Code Compliance Officer I: High school diploma or equivalent and experience in dealing with the public or an equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is qualifying.
Code Compliance Officer I-III
April 2026
Community Code Compliance Officer II: High school diploma or equivalent and experience in dealing with the public and two years of experience as a Community Code Compliance Officer I with the City of Barstow or similar job functions with another agency.
Community Code Compliance Officer III: Associate Degree and two (2) years of experience as a Community Code Compliance Officer II with the City of Barstow or similar job functions with another agency.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• Community Code Compliance Officer I: Within one year of appointment, successful completion of PC832 course
• Community Code Compliance Officer II: PC 832 certificate required. Completion of CACEO
ACADEMY BASIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
• Community Code Compliance Officer III: PC 832 certificate required. Completion of CACEO
ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE MODULE
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, sitting, gripping, feeling, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking and hearing with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.