Code Enforcement Officer II

City of Kingman•City of Kingman, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CITY OF KINGMAN is seeking an experienced, journey-level Code Enforcement Officer II to join their Development Services team. This role involves performing advanced field and technical work to enforce municipal codes and ordinances related to zoning, building standards, public nuisances, and quality of life. The officer will operate with a high degree of independence, handling complex, sensitive, and legally significant cases. Responsibilities include representing the City professionally, providing informal guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members, mediating disputes, negotiating voluntary compliance, and maintaining positive community relations. The ideal candidate is a decisive, highly organized professional with strong interpersonal skills, adept at interpreting laws, codes, and regulations, with exceptional attention to detail in documentation, evidence gathering, and court preparation. The role requires maintaining confidentiality when managing challenging enforcement matters.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal code enforcement or inspection work, including experience handling complex or contested cases, or Equivalent experience with enforcement of policies, procedures, rules, and/or regulations.
Possession of a valid Arizona resident driver's license.
Ability to become TOC Level B Certified (or higher) within the probationary period.
Ability to pass background check.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or college coursework in code enforcement, public administration, or a related field preferred.
International Code Council (ICC) Certified Code Enforcement Officer or American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Certified Code Enforcement Officer, or ability to obtain within an established timeframe, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced field inspections and investigations of complex or high-visibility city code violations, including zoning, junk and litter, public nuisances, and building standards.
Independently identify violations, research property files and ownership histories, and determine appropriate corrective actions to bring properties into compliance.
Prepare comprehensive investigative files, detailed reports, chronologies, and photographic evidence to support legal or administrative actions.
Coordinate directly with the City Attorney's Office on charging documents and evidentiary standards, and testify effectively as a witness in court hearings and legal proceedings.
Provide exceptional customer service by communicating with citizens, property owners, and community groups to explain code requirements and negotiate solutions in contentious situations.
Coordinate seamlessly with internal departments—such as Building, Planning, Fire, and Sanitation—as well as external agencies like the County Health Department and state regulators.
Serve as a lead worker on complex projects, multi-jurisdictional cases, and special enforcement initiatives.
Provide informal training, case-review assistance, and technical guidance to Code Enforcement Officer I staff.
Assist management in refining division procedures, documentation standards, and enforcement strategies.