Code Enforcement Officer Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $71,920.51 - $89,818.86 Annually
Location : Eastvale City Hall-12363 Limonite Ave #910, Eastvale, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-11
Department: Community Safety & Technology Department
Division: Code Enforcement Division
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
(COMMUNITY SAFETY & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT - CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION)
SALARY RANGE
$71,920.51 - $89,818.86 Annually
$5,993.38 - $7,484.90 Monthly
$34.58 - $43.18 Hourly
BENEFITS
- 4-Day Work Week - 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- $2,721.01 Monthly Benefit Allowance towards Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Employer Contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account upon completion of fifth year
- Pension through CalPERS - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Voya Financial
- 200% Employer Contribution Match to a 457 Plan up to $3,000 per year
- Professional Development with Breaking the Chain Consulting
- $2,500 Educational Reimbursement per Fiscal Year
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer or two years of experience performing inspections, investigations, abatements, land use, zoning, building, public safety, related code enforcement or administration of justice work. The completion of up to one year of college (30 semester units) in a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of experience.
Essential Functions
EASTVALE'S PURPOSE & VALUES
PROTECTING THE PROSPERITY AND WELL BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY
HUMBLE; put people and purpose first
CARING; be kindhearted, attentive, and responsive
DRIVEN; work hard towards meaningful and creative solutions
JOIN AN AWARD WINNING ORGANIZATION
The City was recently recognized as a 2025 Top Workplaces organization-an award based entirely on employee feedback. This recognition reflects the strength of our workplace culture, leadership, and commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and engaged.
This is an exciting time to join the organization. The City is actively building a new downtown area and planning to move into a new City Hall within the next few years, offering meaningful opportunities to support growth, modernization, and long-term infrastructure initiatives.
Experience, Training & Licenses
THE POSITION
The Code Enforcement division is focused on enhancing public safety, quality of life, and positive relationships within the community. Our efforts are geared toward making Eastvale a wonderful place to live, work, play, connect, and prosper. The Code Enforcement Officer will serve as an ambassador and champion for the city and will be integral to reaching this goal through education and awareness, while taking enforcement action only when compliance is not achieved.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Adding value to the Code Enforcement Division by working collaboratively with City residents and businesses to ensure compliance with city ordinances and codes are met.
• Living out the City's commitment to enhancing public safety, and quality of life for our residents through upholding Eastvale's reputation of being innovative and dedicated to excellence in services

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A professional with excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills who can build and maintain successful working relationships with elected officials, partnering agencies, developers, community groups, and stakeholders.
• An individual who thinks beyond transactional interactions and instead is focused on building relationships and educating our community into compliance rather than utilizing heavy-handed enforcement
• A leader who promotes interdepartmental teamwork and collaboration with the skills and ability to balance, instruct, inform, inspire, and who truly wants to 'do government better'
• An organizational champion who demonstrates a proactive, customer focused attitude; and elevates organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service to residents and businesses

Special Requirements
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for the position, all candidates must submit a completed City application, cover letter, resume, and a list of professional references here.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of relevant training, education, experience and writing skills as presented in the application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions. The process may include interviews and/or performance tests. A background investigation including, LIVESCAN fingerprinting and verification of previous employment. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment letter, applicants are required to complete a drug and/or alcohol test at the time of their pre-employment physical. All employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath to the United States and the State of California Constitution at time of hire.
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with the first review deadline date being Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first deadline date.
Retirement
CalPERS Retirement Plan - The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)

• 2% @ 60 for Classic members
• 2% @ 62 for Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members
• Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period

The employee pays their respective PERS retirement contribution (7% for Classic members, 7.75% for PEPRA members).
Health Benefits
Cafeteria Benefit Package - the current City contribution towards the cafeteria plan for full-time employees is $2,721.01 per month. This amount reflects the current Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents plus $250.00. The Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents is the base rate for future automatic adjustments to the cafeteria allowance. Should the premium for the Kaiser Permanente Region III monthly premium for subscriber and 2+ dependents increase, the City will provide an automatic annual increase on January 1 of each year to the cafeteria plan allowance commensurate with such premium increase to such plan, up to a maximum of 5% per annum.
Medical
The City offers various HMO health plans to choose from through CalPERS. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Dental
The City offers a voluntary dental plan with Ameritas. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Vision
The City offers a voluntary vision plan with VSP. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following the date of hire.
Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
City Manager and Management - 2x annual salary to a maximum of $400,000
All Other Benefited Employees - 2x annual salary with a minimum of $100,000
City Council Members - $25,000
Insurance Programs
Additional supplemental insurance programs are available to employees through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (i.e. Life, Disability, Accident, and Cancer insurance coverage).
Deferred Compensation Plan
A 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan is available to employees through Voya. The City will provide a 200% matching contribution of the employee's contribution into a 401(a) plan up to a maximum of $3,000.00 per calendar year.
Retiree Health Reimbursement
The City awards employees based on years of continuous service, beginning at the completion of the fifth (5) consecutive year, with monthly contribution to a Health Reimbursement fund that they may use for eligible health care related expenses during retirement or upon separation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Services include assessments, counseling, and referrals, for additional services to employees with personal and/or work related concerns. Up to six sessions per occurrence.
Long Term and Short Term Insurance
The City does not participate in the State of California's Disability Insurance. We offer a private sector program offered by Lincoln Financial paid by the City.
Accumulation Program for Part-Time and Limited Service Employees (APPLE)
A retirement savings program for part-time employees that do not qualify for CalPERS retirement benefits.
Time Off
Holidays
The City offers 11 paid holidays per year. Employees also receive one floating holiday each calendar year.
Vacation Leave
Full-time employees will earn 80 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 40 hours per year.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees will earn 90 hours per year. Part-time employees will earn 45 hours per year.
Parental Leave
The City provides a wage replacement up to $3,500 per week, for up to 12 weeks for an employee's eligible parental related leave of absence.
Tuition Reimbursement
The City will provide regular full-time, and at-will employees with tuition reimbursement for courses which relate to their job assignment or the completion of a degree in a field related to City operations, subject to funding availability. An employee may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 a year, not to exceed a cumulative total of $10,000.
ScholarShare529 College Savings Plan
ScholarShare529 offers an easy and tax-advantaged way to save for higher education for your children, grandchildren, loved ones and even yourself as the beneficiary. Through payroll direct deposit, you can consistently contribute to a college savings account.
01
Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain a valid license?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you able to attend special City events including weekends, evenings, and holidays as required?

• Yes
• No

03
Please select the highest level of education you possess.

• Doctorate Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some college or certificates
• High school diploma or equivalent
• I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade

04
Please indicate the number of years of experience you possess performing inspections, investigations, abatements, land use, zoning, building, public safety, related code enforcement or administration of justice work.

• No Experience
• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• 3 or more years

05
Please describe any experience you have that you feel would help you in the role of a Code Enforcement Officer.
06
Describe a challenging situation in which you had to utilize grit and a solutions-driven approach to bring resolution to the problem while exhibiting kindness.
07
What is the difference between approaching code enforcement with a white glove treatment versus enforcing with a heavy hand? Please provide an example of how you provided white glove treatment in your work or volunteer experience.
Required Question