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The Job Help build a better, safer future for business and residents in one of the largest, most diverse counties in the U.S.. San Bernardino County's Land Use Services Department is recruiting for Code Enforcement Officers (CEO) I/II in the Twin Peaks and Big Bear areas, who are responsible for field and office work relating to short term rental enforcement, fire hazard, public nuisance, vehicle abatement, housing, and land use ordinance enforcement and who conduct investigations and property surveys, and speak with property owners regarding permit and code compliance. CEOs I work under training conditions while CEOs II work with minimal supervision in the field

Additional duties include maintaining records, reports, and other evidence; researching and compiling supporting data; and testifying in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current day, evening or night shift, and weekend vacancies at the Twin Peaks/Big Bear locations, which require travel throughout the assigned region and County as needed. The Twin Peaks office is located at 26010 State Highway 189 Twin Peaks, CA 92391 and the Big Bear office is located at 880 Summit Blvd Big Bear Lake, CA 92315.

For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer I job description; salary range for Code Enforcement Officer I salary is $52,374- $70,179 annually. For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer II job description; salary range for Code Enforcement Officer II salary $68,536- $94,203 annually. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement Division administers programs designed to protect the public's safety and welfare, and property values through enforcement of San Bernardino County ordinances and State/Federal laws relating to land use, zoning, housing, public nuisances and vehicle abatement within the unincorporated areas of the County.

In addition, the Fire Hazard Abatement Program conducts surveys to identify fire hazards throughout the year; the Program responds to complaints year round in the unincorporated areas and contracting Cities and Fire Districts. For more information visit the San Bernardino County - Code Enforcement website EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review the job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Availability: Positions are subject to evening, weekend, holiday, and call-back work. Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Physical: Requires frequent climbing, kneeling, crawling, lifting, and carrying of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Certification: Code Enforcement Officers I must obtain and maintain certification by a department-recognized Association of Code Enforcement Officers organization (i.e., CACEO or ICC) within 24 months of hire. Code Enforcement Officers II must possess and maintain PC832 certification at time of application. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future

Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States. Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Code Enforcement Officer I ($52,374- $70,179 annually), are eligible for promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II ($68,536- $94,203 annually) upon completion of the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twenty four (24) months of hire or be terminated.

Minimum Requirements CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the required options in order to qualify. OPTION 1 Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations for a public agency. OPTION 2 Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting and explaining code enforcement, planning, or land use rules and regulations.

OPTION 3 Twenty (20) semester (30 quarter) units of completed college coursework in inspection/construction technology, planning, land use, fire technology, police science, criminal justice or a related field; -- OR -- possession of an Associate's Degree (or higher). (Include your degree and/or credits in the education section of the application) OPTION 4 Six (6) months (full-time equivalent) experience working within San Bernardino County Land Use Services, Code Enforcement Division performing a variety of duties in support of code enforcement activities. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II Candidate must possess both Certifications AND Experience in order to qualify.

CERTIFICATIONS: CERTIFICATION OPTION 1 PC 832 and Basic Certification issued by California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) or equivalent. CERTIFICATION OPTION 2 PC 832 and an International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector Certification or other Code Enforcement related ICC certification or comparable certification from a similar agency. EXPERIENCE: EXPERIENCE OPTION 1 Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as a Code Enforcement Officer experience in a public agency, which includes investigating and interpreting code and ordinance violations related to fire hazards, public nuisance, land use, residential structures, commercial structures, and vehicles.

EXPERIENCE OPTION 2 One (1) year of the required Code Enforcement Officer experience as above AND two (2) additional years of full-time equivalent experience investigating and interpreting code ordinance violations at a technical level to support Code Enforcement Officers. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess three (3) years of journey-level experience as a Code Enforcement Officer within a California County or City, with court testimony experience and strong experience with case files, including criminal citations, administrative citations, and assisting citizens to comply. The ideal candidate will also be results-oriented and self-motivated, with effective customer interaction, especially on difficult issues.

Excellent oral and written communication skills a must. Selection Process Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.