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CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER I

Fresno, CA · On-site

$55.20K - $70.43K/yr

Fresno County, CA Job Type: Application Template Only Job Number: 26-0108 Department: Human ... Code Enforcement Officers may be required to work shifts as assigned, including nights and weekends.

Code Enforcement Officers may be required to work shifts as assigned, including nights and weekends ... Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide ...

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How much do county code enforcement jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for county code enforcement in the United States is $59,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a County Code Enforcement Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a County Code Enforcement Officer, you generally need knowledge of local ordinances, investigative skills, and a background in criminal justice or public administration, often supported by relevant certifications. Familiarity with inspection software, GIS mapping systems, and digital case management tools is typically required. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and attention to detail are essential soft skills for engaging with the public and ensuring compliance. These skills and qualities are crucial for upholding community standards, resolving disputes, and maintaining public safety effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by County Code Enforcement Officers, and how can they be managed?

County Code Enforcement Officers often encounter challenges such as handling confrontational situations with property owners, managing a high caseload, and interpreting evolving local ordinances. Success in this role requires strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, as well as the ability to stay organized and up-to-date with local codes. Working closely with other departments and regularly participating in training can help officers effectively address these challenges and maintain community standards.

What is County Code Enforcement?

County Code Enforcement is a local government department responsible for ensuring that residents, businesses, and property owners comply with county ordinances and regulations. These rules can cover zoning, land use, building codes, property maintenance, and public safety. Code enforcement officers investigate complaints, conduct inspections, and issue citations or fines for violations. Their work helps maintain safe, healthy, and orderly communities by addressing issues such as illegal construction, unsafe buildings, and nuisance properties.

What is the difference between County Code Enforcement vs City Code Enforcement?

AspectCounty Code EnforcementCity Code Enforcement
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may need certifications in code enforcement or building inspectionSimilar credential requirements; often requires certifications in code enforcement or building inspection
Work EnvironmentWorks across larger geographic areas, often rural or unincorporated regionsOperates within urban or municipal areas
Employer & Industry UsageEmployers include county governments, focusing on unincorporated areasEmployers include city governments, focusing on municipal zones
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared with city code enforcement due to similar roles and responsibilities

County Code Enforcement and City Code Enforcement share similar credentials and responsibilities but differ mainly in their geographic scope and employer. County roles cover larger, often rural areas, while city roles focus on urban zones. Both positions require comparable certifications and serve to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations.

What cities are hiring for County Code Enforcement jobs? Cities with the most County Code Enforcement job openings:
What states have the most County Code Enforcement jobs? States with the most job openings for County Code Enforcement jobs include:
Infographic showing various County Code Enforcement job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,965 per year, or $28.8 per hour.
SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT; AFFIRMATIVE LITIGATION

SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT; AFFIRMATIVE LITIGATION

County of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA • Hybrid

$153.92K - $231.21K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 20 hours ago


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Job description

Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER U9207L TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from everyone. APPLICATION FILING PERIOD The application filing period will begin on March 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) to Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m

(PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR LA COUNTY. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. WHY WORK FOR COUNTY COUNSEL. The Office of the County Counsel provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, special districts, and other public agencies, as mandated and authorized by the County charter and State statutes.

The Office provides a broad range of legal services directed at promoting the public service objectives of the County, while protecting the County from loss and risk. The Office of the County Counsel is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA), and we believe these principles are necessary to build a culture of belonging for all employees, volunteers, and contractors. Our commitment is to deliberately and intentionally advance IDEA and, by doing so, more effectively serve the County of Los Angeles.

CHECK OUT OUR BENEFITS. Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary

Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plans; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary. Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits 13 paid holidays per year Telework - where appropriate Click here for more details on employee benefits. THE OPPORTUNITY Performs the most difficult legal assignments in providing advice to and representing the Board of Supervisors and the County and its departments/agencies in litigation and may supervise subordinate attorneys.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS These positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel and typically receive general direction, from an Assistant County Counsel, primarily pertaining to policy. Senior Deputy County Counsel positions are responsible for assignments involving the most difficult and complex legal matters which requires a high degree of initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge or acting as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district. This class is the first level at which supervisory duties may be assigned and requires that incumbents be able to exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision and have a thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application.

In addition, applicants must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings. Essential Job Functions WHAT WILL I DO AS A SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL. Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and federal court litigation, and administrative proceedings, relating to code enforcement, consumer protection, environmental justice and public health, and/or affirmative litigation where the County is the plaintiff.

Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and County-related agencies concerning code enforcement, consumer protection, environmental and public health issues, and affirmative litigation when the County is the plaintiff. Works closely with other lawyers, County departments, and the Board of Supervisors on code enforcement team to enforce violations of County Code and protect consumers. Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional and local agencies on litigation involving consumer protection, code enforcement, affirmative litigation, and/or environmental justice and public health issues.

Requirements WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE: SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: Seven (7) years' experience in civil litigation; five (5) years of which must include experience in the areas of complex litigation*, code enforcement, consumer protection, civil rights, or environmental justice/public health matters. *Complex litigation is defined as legal cases involving multiple parties, difficult legal issues, extensive motion practice, and/or large number of witnesses. LICENSE: Admission to practice law in all courts of California**.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience beyond the requirements in the areas of complex litigation, particularly representing plaintiffs, including litigation of consumer protection, code enforcement, civil rights, environmental justice, or public health matters. Experience representing local, state or federal government entities in litigation as the plaintiff. Experience as a city, county or federal prosecutor.

Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION **A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year - OR - A printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an "Active" status designation. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email them to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov. Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within five (5) calendar days from the application submission date, will be rejected as incomplete

AT THE TIME OF FILING, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your resume, which details relevant professional experience. Please DO NOT attach or upload your writing samples, or confidential case files to your application. We do not accept password-protected documents.

Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS This assessment type will evaluation the training, experience, and desirable qualifications you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Professional/Technical Knowledge in the experience requested.

Applicants must meet the selection requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed on the Eligible Register. ELIGIBLE INFORMATION Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout County Counsel.

Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis, and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. RETAKE: NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS. NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

VETERAN'S CREDIT If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov by the end of filing period. VACANCY INFORMATION The resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Office of the County Counsel

Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. AVAILABLE SHIFT Day BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION All County Counsel employees are fingerprinted and subject to a criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Employment is contingent upon passing this background check.

Job-related convictions as defined by County policy, or the requirements of a "sensitive position" might result in a disqualification of the appointment. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION We only accept applications filed online. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting.

This website can also be used to get application status updates. We must receive your application by the last date of filing. Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within five (5) calendar days from application submission.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employee's name and address, job title, beginning and end dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov

Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment.

Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address.

If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into govermentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail

CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov noreply@governmentjobs.com info@governmentjobs.com smillan@counsel.lacounty.gov New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Office of the County Counsel is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password.

Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING LISTED ABOVE. CONTACT US: Stephanie S.

Millan, Exams Analyst CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov smillan@counsel.lacounty.gov ADA COORDINATOR PHONE NUMBER: (213) 974-1570 TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4077 ALTERNATE TTY PHONE NUMBER: (800) 897-0077 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE NUMBER: (800) 735-2922 Exam Number: U9207L COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/

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