Code Enforcement Officer (Bilingual-Spanish or Vietnamese)

City of Santa Ana • Santa Ana, CA

20h • 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 performing responsible technical and public contact work to ensure compliance with various city, state, and federal codes, rules, and regulations, including zoning, housing, dangerous buildings, and building codes, to prevent blight within the City. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, with a review deadline of 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Early submission is encouraged, as applications received after the first review deadline may not be considered, and the recruitment may close without notice.

Requirements

• Two years of journey-level experience in code enforcement inspection, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possess and retain a valid California Class “C” Driver's License.
• Possess and retain a valid Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) P.C. 832 Certificate (Powers of Arrest).
• Possess and retain a valid California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Module I (Basic) Certification or Code Enforcement Officer Academy Certification from Santiago Canyon College.
• 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.
• Possession of one or more certifications from the International Code Council (ICC).

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets plans, and inspects existing buildings, structures and properties to determine their conformity with city, state and federal standards and laws pertaining to zoning, housing, building and other related codes to prevent blight in the City.
• Inspects buildings which have been converted or altered and ensures compliance with all required codes and standards.
• Enforces parking regulations and issues citations.
• Abates, or arranges for the abatement of, public nuisances such as vacant structures/dangerous and abandoned buildings, substandard housing, unpermitted dwellings, illegal commercial occupancies, abandoned vehicles, pushcarts, shopping carts and other similar objects or conditions that could be considered public nuisances and/or potentially hazardous.
• 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, tenants and contractors as to proper repair methods and materials and available financing assistance.
• 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, County Health, Social Services, Orange County Fire Authority, the Internal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Keeps up-to-date and accurate records and prepares periodic and special reports.
• 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.
• Performs basic computations to determine area and percentages.
• Draws general plot plans as needed.
• Conducts initial and follow-up investigations.
• Meets scheduled assignments on time.
• Provides dependable service to the community.
• Interacts with coworkers and the general public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed