Code Enforcement Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $131,376.96 - $144,844.56 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 29271-A
Department: Community Development
Division: Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 5/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
4/16/26, 4/30/26, 5/28/26 (final)
The Code Enforcement Manager class is the first level management class within the Code Enforcement Officer series. Classes in this series verify compliance with and enforcement of State and local codes pertaining to nuisance abatement; blight control; housing, zoning and vehicle violations; and other hazardous conditions. The Code Enforcement Manager class oversees the staff involved with code enforcement and works closely with representatives of elected officials, public safety and health departments at the local and state level. This class requires a high degree of professional skill and knowledge in administering and evaluating code enforcement programs and assignments.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of

• Zoning, housing, vehicle and nuisance abatement codes
• Criminal and civil laws, legal processes and court procedures for code enforcement
• Law enforcement processes and procedures in the areas of arrest, search and seizure and constitutional rights
• Management principles and supervisory techniques
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Team dynamics and team building skills
• Conflict resolution techniques
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Grant writing techniques
• Computer software for writing reports, monitoring expenditures, and making presentations

Ability to

• Determine staff training and equipment needs
• Understand and follow due process procedures as taught in POST course (PC832) as well as Federal and State laws incorporated in County codes
• Develop policies and procedures that guide supervisors in training and monitoring their teams and in charging customers for code enforcement activities
• Follow guidelines and regulations for grant administration
• Review requests for alleged code violations investigations and determine appropriate course of action
• Resolve property owners' challenge of violation notices and billing questions concerning enforcement fees
• Make presentations to hearing officers, community/neighborhood groups and County staff
• Coordinate the criminal prosecution of code violators

Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Either:
1a. Two years of full-time paid experience in the class of Supervising Code Enforcement Officer in Sacramento County.
And
1b. Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with 18 semester or 27 quarter units in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or in a field related to the intent of this job class.
Or:
2a. Three years of full-time paid experience, two years of which must be at the supervisor level or higher, in a public sector environment, engaged in performing difficult, sensitive, and technical code enforcement, zoning enforcement, zoning administration, vehicle abatement, building inspection, or environmental health inspection;
And
2b. Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university with 18 semester or 27 quarter units in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or in a field related to the intent of this job class.
Or:
3. Five years of full-time paid experience in a public sector environment, two years of which must be at the supervisor level or higher, engaged in performing difficult, sensitive, and technical code enforcement, zoning enforcement, zoning administration, vehicle abatement, building inspection, or environmental health inspection.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Certification Requirements:
Penal code 832 module 1 (Arrest, Search and Seizure) Certification or the equivalent is required within 12 months of appointment.
License Requirements:
A valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher is required prior to appointment in this class. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions:
Most work will be in an office setting but working conditions could include:

• Exposure to unsanitary conditions with exposure to, grease, oils, fumes, pesticides, lead, asbestos, mold, hazardous chemicals, communicable bacteria, rodents, and drug paraphernalia
• Confrontational interactions with customers

Physical Requirements:

• Walk on uneven terrain
• Navigate buildings with junk, rubbish and deteriorating conditions

Shift, Weekend, and Holiday Work:

• Incumbents are required to attend night and weekend meetings
• Incumbents may be required to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays

Criminal History and Background Check:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment within this class consistent with the provisions of the Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.
The County may also conduct a background check on candidates prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history check, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.
Probationary Period
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.
County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanati...