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Description
Position Highlights:
- Well-rounded blend of field and office work
- Autonomy to create your own daily schedule
- Work alongside a group of highly skilled and experienced Code Compliance Officers
The City of Thousand Oaks has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Code Compliance Officer in the Community Development Department! We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented individual to lead and support staff in the enforcement of municipal code compliance, investigation techniques and practices, and interpretation of regulations.
Primary responsibilities:
- Assists in planning, organizing, prioritizing, scheduling, coordinating, supervising and evaluating the work of code compliance staff; provides technical assistance to staff as necessary.
- Assists in providing staff training and development; training assigned employees in their areas of work including methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Assists in verifying the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations; assists in ensuring adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the section; participates in long-term planning to assess future needs.
- Conducts technical field inspections and investigations to determine compliance of residential, commercial and industrial buildings with zoning ordinances, conditions of zoning variance, special use, and other conditioned permits.
- Issues administrative citations as needed.
- Oversees and responds to citizens submitting concerns through MaintStar.
- Performs other duties as required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should possess:
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program.
- Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, building, public nuisance, environment, health and safety, business licensing, housing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical nomenclature, and land use.
- Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations.
- Methods, procedures and techniques used in the interpretation, application and enforcement of various zoning and subdivision ordinances, laws and standards.
- Policies and procedures of City permitting process.
- Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation.
- State and federal constitutional law as it applies to the collection and preservation of evidence.
- City, county, and state departments and their functions as related to code enforcement.
- Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance.
- Principles and practices of court procedures and legal actions.
- Effective public relations practices.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and maintenance.
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Education & Experience Guidelines:
- Three or more years of experience at a level comparable to the Code Compliance Officer II with the City of Thousand Oaks.
- Possession of P.O.S.T. training including PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure Certification.
- A valid class C California driver's license is required
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Effective Communicator
- Customer-Focused
- Flexible/Adaptable
- Accountable
- Problem Solver and Decision Maker
- Technically Knowledgeable
Benefits
The City of Thousand Oaks offers excellent benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Retirement Plan, 401(a), Retirement Health Savings Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and more. Click here for more information.
Special Instructions
FILING DEADLINE: Monday, January 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM
First review of applicants: Monday, January 5, 2026. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please note that the recruitment may close without notice at any time.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.
Veteran’s Preference - In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.