Code Compliance Supervisor
April 2026
CODE COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR
JOB FAMILY: Community Development
EEO CATEGORY: Professionals
FLSA: Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Code Compliance Supervisor organizes, supervises, coordinates, and participates in the enforcement of the municipal, building and provides support to law enforcement; and provides responsible and complex professional staff assistance to the Building Official.
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.
• Inspects and supervises the inspection of residential dwellings, buildings, vacant lots, businesses, and commercial properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes; supervises, issues, delivers notices, warnings, citations, and compliance orders to violators; and develops and maintains case files and supervises subordinates in the same. • Investigates and supervises the investigation of reports and complaints of possible code violations; documents found violations with photographs, case notes, notices of violations, administrative citations, and written reports as necessary; and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
• Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives, policies, and priorities for the city’s code compliance activities.
• Researches ownership documents and legal property descriptions, court paperwork, and evictions, and supervises subordinates in the same.
• Coordinates and supervises the coordination of communications with complainants, violators, the city prosecutors, the city attorneys, and related agencies, along with co-departments within City Hall.
• Develops and distributes information about community programs, such as free dump days, water conservation, and temporary signage. Educates the public on the yard sale ordinance, storage of vehicles on the street, and obtaining a business license. • Compiles information and data for monthly reports, public records requests, etc., and supervises the same.
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Code Compliance Supervisor
April 2026
• Provides testimony in court and/or administrative hearings. • Trains, supervises, evaluates, and motivates subordinate personnel, and enforces disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Knowledge of:
• City and state codes, policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to the municipal code, building, zoning, public nuisance, planning, and registration of rental properties • Standard office procedures, methods, and computer usage including related software • Principles of training, supervision, evaluation, motivation, and disciplinary procedures • Techniques used in dealing with the public and customer service Skills and Abilities to:
• Compile and maintain case files and logs
• Obtain a photograph through the use of cameras, cellular phones, and other equipment • Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines • Prepare reports, perform mathematical calculations, and sort or file documents • 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
• 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:
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience in enforcement, inspection, or investigation of building, zoning, and public nuisance. Master’s Degree is desirable.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:
• PC 832 certification
• California Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) certification Code Compliance Supervisor
April 2026
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, climbing, balancing, 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.