Code Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $67,600.00 - $91,540.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 26358805
Department: Planning & Development Services
Division: Code Compliance
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
Excellent Opportunity!
County of San Diego
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Interviews will begin the week of July 27, 2026.
Future Salary Increases
** June 2026 - 5.3% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 - 4.8% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)
The Position
The County of San Diego is currently accepting job applications for Code Enforcement Officer. This recruitment is conducted to establish a six-month eligible list to fill current and anticipated future vacant Code Enforcement Officer positions.
Please read the job description for more information.
Planning & Development Services (PDS)
PDS is located at the County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre complex in the Kearney Mesa area of San Diego. This center consists of 18 structures and houses 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center.
The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, PDS strives to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County.
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PDS Code Compliance Division - Collaborative Organizational Culture
The PDS Code Compliance Division investigates community concerns throughout unincorporated San Diego County. Our Code Enforcement Officers (CEOs) utilize their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to conduct inspections from the art sculptures of Borrego Springs to the farms of Valley Center, from the beautiful wedding venues in Fallbrook down to the recycling centers of unincorporated El Cajon.
Our Code Enforcement Officers take pride in assisting communities to solve complaints and utilize their interpersonal skills to have discussions with property owners and resolve the underlying issues that lead to the creation of violations. We work closely with our partner agencies to provide our customers with the tools that they need to overcome obstacles and provide outreach and open communication to educate property owners and prevent future violations.
The Code Compliance Division is a strong organization that allows individual Code Enforcement Officers to assist their assigned communities through outreach and customer service. At the County of San Diego, we acknowledge that each case is different, and we tailor our approach for each situation. We routinely work with other agencies to help resolve issues and provide the correct resources to customers who may not otherwise know where to turn.
The Code Compliance Division's organizational culture encourages collaboration among Officers to discuss alternative perspectives on how cases may be solved and promote the best possible corrective action plan for all parties involved. We value our employees' contributions, and we conduct meetings with supervisors, as well as divisional staff meetings where we debrief difficult cases as a group and encourage one another to thrive both personally and professionally. Our Code Compliance Division is a supportive group with a diverse, equitable, and dynamic workforce.
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Ideal Candidate

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good listener
• Experience as a code enforcement officer or code compliance officer with a public or private agency, company, or organization
• Current certification by the State of California as a Code Enforcement Officer; and/or successful completion of the State of California PC 832 Firearms and Arrest course
• Demonstrate a high degree of motivation and willingness to learn
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to grow professionally
• Maintain a calm and objective demeanor and demonstrate flexibility when positive or difficult situations occur
• Demonstrate problem identification skills and the ability to pro-actively resolve problems
• Demonstrate willingness to assist and practice a "service before self" perspective.

Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
i. Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
ii. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
iii. Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1. An associate of arts degree from an accredited U.S. community college, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in building construction/inspection, criminal justice or a related field; OR,
2. High school graduation AND one (1) year of work experience providing technical information to the public related to zoning, general land use, public nuisance abatement or public contact of an enforcement or investigative nature in a public agency. Some investigative or inspection experience is desirable.
Note: The enforcement experience listed above is defined as experience encompassing case management (interview, research, investigation, case documentation, report writing, and case resolution) that is maintained through field work or office work. For example: site inspections, interviews, collection of evidence, application of appropriate codes to a set of circumstances, and issuance of notices of violation.
Completion of P.O.S.T. approved P.C. 832 training is required prior to completion of the probationary period.
A certification as a certified Code Enforcement Officer issued by California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) or similar organization is highly desirable.
Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Conditions of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the for additional information.
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Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not valid answers. If you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. Do you understand this information?

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Please select the option below that accurately describes your background, in terms of your completed education and/or work experience.

• I have an associate of arts degree from an accredited U.S. community college, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in building construction/inspection, criminal justice, land use/environmental studies, or a related field
• I graduated High School and have one (1) year of work experience providing technical information to the public related to zoning, general land use, public nuisance abatement or public contact of an enforcement or investigative nature in a public agency
• None of the above

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If you selected one of the education and/or experience areas in the previous question, excluding "None of the above," please ensure all applicable educational documents are attached to your application and that the experience is referenced in the 'Work Experience' section of the application. Please also provide the following information regarding your experience for each position held: 1) Job Title(s) 2) Employer Name(s) 3) Employment Dates 4) A description of your dutiesNote: If you selected "None of the above" in the previous question, then enter "N/A" below.
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Do you have a Bachelors' degree from an accredited U.S. college, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in any of the following related fields. Please check all that apply.

• Building construction/inspection
• Environmental Sciences/Planning
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Urban Planning
• Criminal Justice/Administration of Justice.
• Legal Studies
• Public Policy
• I do not possess a Bachelor's degree in any of the following areas listed above

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Code Enforcement Officers may be required to work occasionally evenings or weekends. Additionally, Code Enforcement Officers may have contact with customers or members of the public who may be argumentative, uncooperative, unreasonable, upset, hostile, and potentially violent. A Code Enforcement Officers work may involve frequent driving within the County region conducting field work and inspections and may involve being outdoors in varying weather conditions.Do you understand this information?

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Do you have work experience as a Code Enforcement Officer, Code Compliance Officer, or similar job title with a public or private agency, company, or organization?

• Yes
• No

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If you selected yes to the question above, please provide the following information regarding your experience for each position held. Note: Please ensure that the experience is referenced in the 'Work Experience' section of the application. 1) Job Title(s) 2) Employer Name(s) 3) Employment Dates 4) A description of your dutiesNote: If you selected "No" in the previous question, then enter "N/A" below.
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Please check the box or boxes pertaining to the certification(s) that you possess. Note: Please ensure that all applicable certificates that you possess have been attached in Step 1 of the online applica...