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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full ownership of complex, high-impact cases: Operate at the journey level handling advanced investigations, enforcement actions, and court-ready cases, with autonomy and minimal supervision.
- Leadership and growth opportunity: Serve as a subject matter expert by training junior officers, while building deep expertise in municipal codes, legal processes, and cross-department collaboration.
- Diverse, field-based work with real community impact: Tackle a wide range of issues from zoning and public safety to nuisance abatement and community complaints, directly improving neighborhood quality of life.
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a collaborative, service-oriented individual to conduct a variety of code compliance duties with competence and professionalism. The Code Compliance Officer I/II will be responsible for conducting inspections and investigations pertaining to violations of the municipal code provisions in zoning ordinances, sanitary regulations, business license regulations, building standards and nuisance abatement ordinances. The Code Compliance Officer I/II must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be self-directed, exercise discretion, and excellent judgment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct 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
- Receive and investigate public concerns; conduct on-site inspections and determine existence and type of code violations
- Prepare cases for court proceedings and legal review, mediation, warrants, etc. in coordination with the City Attorney's Office
- Testify or represent the City as a subject matter expert in court actions, depositions, and proceedings as necessary
- Issue corrective notices, administrative citations, and orders to comply with code violations; interpret and explain municipal codes and ordinances to members of the public, contractors, business owners, and other interested groups
- Input case notes into the Tyler Enterprise Permitting & Licensing system
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of codes, ordinances, laws and/or regulations governing one or more of the following: Land Use/Zoning, Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Nomenclature
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships including interacting with the public in potentially volatile situations
Requirements:
A Valid Class C California driver's license.
Code Compliance Officer I: Requires one year of work experience involving considerable public contact, preferably in a governmental planning or building safety department. Completion of required P.O.S.T. training including PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure certification within six months of employment.
Code Compliance Officer II: Requires two years of experience at a level comparable to the Code Compliance Officer I. Completion of required P.O.S.T. training including PC 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure certification.
Core Competencies:
- Customer Focused
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Accountable
- Problem Solver and Decision Maker
- Effective Communicator
- 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: This position will remain open until filled.
FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and candidates are encouraged to apply by April 27, 2026. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date. Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.org.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodations 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.
Recruitment Contact
Contact phone:
(805)449-2144
Contact email: humanresources@toaks.org