CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Community Development Department
Code Enforcement Officer - $7,921.00 – $11,145.67 Monthly (Steps A-H)
Plus Excellent Benefits!
Additional steps (Step F, Step G, and Step H) included in the salary range listed above are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step F), ten years of service (Step G), and 15 years of service (Step H), and one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluation. Initial salary placement is typically at the entry point of the range unless the candidate has prior Code Enforcement Officer experience which may warrant initial placement at a higher step.
This is a full-time, on-site position, designed for direct collaboration with the team and active participation in daily operations.
This position works varied hours/shifts/days of the week to meet the code enforcement needs of the agency. The regular work schedule may include varied days of the week, including weekends, and work hours (days/swings to 2 a.m.) and overtime availability is required often in the evenings (to include late night hours such as 2 a.m.) or on the weekends for targeted enforcement.
The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team!
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Gilroy is recruiting to fill the position of Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department.
In this exciting opportunity, the Code Enforcement Officer will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Development and will serve as a frontline ambassador for city standards, working directly with residents, businesses, and property owners to ensure compliance with local codes and ordinances. If you believe in building better neighborhoods through fairness, respect, and community engagement and have a passion for public service, enjoy being out in the field and solving problems, and want to be part of a team that enhances the health, safety, and welfare of our community then this is an excellent opportunity for you. Come join our team and make meaningful impacts daily!
This position offers a meaningful opportunity to help uphold community standards and ensure compliant neighborhoods. The Code Enforcement Officer will respond to resident concerns and proactively identify violations such as property maintenance issues, and zoning infractions. You will educate the public on code requirements through clear and respectful communication and work collaboratively with other city departments and external agencies to resolve issues. Tasks involve inspections and enforcement of applicable ordinances pertaining to residential and commercial properties, housing, building construction, and other related regulations. Additionally, the Code Enforcement Officer will issue notices, citations, and follow up on compliance efforts in a fair and consistent manner. It is also imperative that the Code Enforcement Officer maintain accurate case files and documentation for possible legal proceedings.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Our team thrives on teamwork and stands united to uphold city codes. We specialize in investigating complaints, documenting violations, and conducting thorough research for a precise understanding. Our enforcement activities are diverse, addressing complex issues involving multiple departments. Education is integral and we provide training, correct deficiencies, and offer guidance, developing a highly skilled team. Our goal in providing this valuable service is based on shared community expectations. We strive to promote voluntary compliance, with a focus on education to increase public awareness of the city’s regulatory expectations. Working together with property owners and business operators, positive and lasting results are achieved to benefit the Gilroy community.
FIRST YEAR PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS:
- Learn and understand the City of Gilroy code enforcement processes and help solve problems to foster community pride.
- Engage in real-world code enforcement assignments by working on active cases and assisting in clearing the backlog to ensure safe and well-maintained neighborhoods.
- Participate in special enforcement details as assigned which may include varied work hours and weekends.
- Participate in specialized training and obtain certifications to enhance your expertise and knowledge of code enforcement.
CANDIDATE PERSPECTIVE/ LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will have the opportunity to be part of and work with a dedicated team in maintaining and improving the quality of life of the diverse community with the City of Gilroy. Your responsibilities will include investigating complaints, documenting violations, and ensuring strict compliance with codes and regulations. You will interpret and explain City codes and ordinances, issue notices of violations, issue administrative citations, prepare written reports, administrative abatement orders, and record abatement notices. You will actively contribute to the team by assisting customers, taking the lead with some cases that may require the cooperation of other departments, attend community meetings, and work evenings and weekends.