Code Enforcement Associate (Bilingual-Spanish or Vietnamese)

City of Santa Ana•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Santa Ana is seeking results-oriented individuals with great attitudes, creativity, innovation, efficiency, a record of success, and a passion for public service to join their team. This role involves interpreting and enforcing the City's municipal code and related regulations under general supervision within the Code Enforcement Division of the Planning and Building Agency. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, with a first review deadline of 11:59 PM on August 26, 2026. Early applications are encouraged, as those submitted after the deadline may not be considered, and the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.

Requirements

Two years of experience in construction, code enforcement, permit issuance or other building and construction related activities in a municipal government, which may include support staff experience in these areas.
One year of responsible public contact work, or any equivalent combination of experience and education.
Must possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver's License as a condition of continued employment.
Must possess and retain a valid Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) P.C. 832 Certificate (Powers of Arrest) as a condition of continued employment.
Must possess and retain a valid California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module 1 Basic Code Enforcement Certification or Code Enforcement Officer Academy Certification from Santiago Canyon College as a condition of continued employment.
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. in order to place shopping carts and other objects onto the back of a truck.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish or Vietnamese.

Nice To Haves

Possession of additional code enforcement certifications from CACEO and/or one or more certifications from the International Code Council (ICC).

Responsibilities

Responds to citizens’ complaints.
Issues infraction and misdemeanor citations for violations of applicable codes.
Prepares written daily reports.
May be assigned to assist in other areas of the Code Enforcement section.
Enforces parking regulations and issues citations.
Abates, or arranges for abatement of, public nuisances such as abandoned vehicles, pushcarts, shopping carts and other similar objects or conditions that could be considered public nuisances and/or potentially hazardous.
Conducts initial and follow-up investigations regarding property maintenance complaints.
Writes detailed reports of inspections and code violations.
Issues citations and corrective actions to be implemented by tenants/residents/owners where violations are determined.
Monitors compliance with proposed corrective actions.
Advises owners and tenants as to the proper repair methods and materials.
Consults with legal staff concerning enforcement orders.
Appears and may testify as an expert witness at administrative hearings and in court.
Provides assistance to legal staff in preparation of cases for prosecution.
Researches codes, rules and regulations for appropriate responses to inspection and code violations.
Coordinates enforcement activities with appropriate departments and agencies such as Business Licenses, Police Department, Public Works and the Orange County Fire Authority.
Utilizes current office software applications to prepare reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
Prepares correction notices, comprehensive reports, public handouts and other related documents.
Generates databases and other similar documents.
Downloads photographs.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate records and files.
Performs basic computations to determine areas and percentages.
Draws general plot plans as needed.
Interacts with coworkers and the general public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Performs other functions as required.