Code Enforcement Officer

Code Enforcement Officer

The City of San Gabriel's Community Development Department is recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for the ideal candidate to develop a career with our historic "City with a Mission." A career with the City of San Gabriel offers excellent pay and benefits, a variety of programs and assignments, outstanding professional training and development opportunities, and a great location for living and working in Southern California.

The ideal candidate has more than three (3) years of experience working in code enforcement or a related field such as law enforcement / public safety, building inspections, and / or planning. The ideal candidate also has proven experience implementing property maintenance codes and interpreting / enforcing provisions of federal, state, and local codes, including but not limited to property maintenance, weed abatement, public nuisances, inoperative or abandoned vehicles, building code, land use (zoning), and neighborhood improvement measures. The ideal candidate also has a strong work ethic, is fair-minded and reasonable, is empathetic and compassionate, demonstrates good judgement and interpersonal tact, has outstanding communication skills, and most importantly, is a consummate professional who exemplifies outstanding public service.

Under general supervision of the Building Official and / or the Code Enforcement Supervisor, the Code Enforcement Officer ensures compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations; enforces housing quality and property maintenance ordinances; inspects property locations and investigates land use complaints; conducts investigations and enforcement actions against violators of the San Gabriel Municipal Code and other federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and ordinances; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This position typically requires, at a minimum, the following :

• Associate's degree in a closely related field.
• Three (3) years experience in code enforcement or a related field such as planning, building inspections, or law enforcement.
• Local government experience is desirable.

License and Certifications :

Candidates must complete a City of San Gabriel online application. Applications must be thoroughly prepared and include the following three items as attachments to the online application : (1) cover letter, (2) professional rsum, and (3) copies of all professional certifications required and / or applicable for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT DRIVER'S LICENSE with item #3. Driver's license will be validated upon conditional offer of employment.

This recruitment is scheduled to close at 11 : 59pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, or when a sufficient volume of applications has been received, whichever occurs first. Please do not hesitate to apply.

All exam elements shall be pass / fail, with 70% the minimum passing score. Exam weights toward overall qualifying score shall be as follows : 30% written and 70% panel interview if a written exam is administered; 100% panel interview if written exam is not administered.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Applicants with legal disabilities, who require special testing accommodations, must contact the City of San Gabriel Human Resources Department at least five days prior to the examination date.