Code Enforcement Officer I/II

El Dorado County

Post Date

May 29, 2026

Closing Date

June 10, 2026

Salary

$31.91 - $43.06 Hourly

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 – Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
The County of El Dorado, Department of Planning & Building is split into providing multiple services, Building and Planning Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development and Stormwater. Building services is responsible for permit processing, scheduling and conducting inspections, parcel data, and building codes and policies. Planning Services is responsible for accuracy and upholding ordinances and regulations for land use and development, personal and commercial cannabis guidelines and regulations, update of zoning ordinances as well as has a Planning Commission that is the Board of Supervisor’s advisor on land use planning.

PLANNING & BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
The purpose of Code Enforcement is to protect the health and safety of El Dorado County residents by enforcing minimum standards for property maintenance as well as procedures for abatement of public nuisances.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Code Enforcement Officer, you will enforce state and local zoning and building codes through research, investigation, inspection, and follow up activities, including issuing administrative citations and hearing or court appearances; communicates with the public regarding code compliance and enforcement; and performs related duties as assigned.

The South Lake Tahoe Code Enforcement Officer’s functional area is Vacation Home Rental (VHR) violation enforcement within the Tahoe region. This vacancy will include travel to and working within the Lake Tahoe Basin and working a nonstandard schedule in which days and hours will include nights, weekends and holidays. If not already living in the Tahoe Basin or nearby, this Tahoe-based Officer will be expected to be in Tahoe on weekend and holiday evenings.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

Research and investigate violations related to the Vacation Home Rental, Ranch Marketing and Winery ordinances.
Investigate complaints regarding substandard dwellings or structures, zoning violations, signage, debris, unsanitary conditions in dwellings, overgrown vegetation, home occupations, and other zoning and code violations to determine if code violations or problem conditions exist.
Conduct field investigations/inspections of possible violations of county codes; observe and analyze the violations and issue citations for non-compliance.
Perform abatement of hazardous items in dwellings, on vacant lots, and other premises.
Schedule appointments with property owners and conduct on-site inspections; interpret codes and regulation, and explain inspection procedures and regulations to involved parties; conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
Explain applicable zoning, building, and housing codes and division policies and procedures to the public in the field, by telephone, and at the public counter; coordinate with other County departments and outside agencies as needed.
Research parcels, history of structures, zoning, previous permits, and code cases.
Prepare necessary violation and other notices which outline proper repair and correction methods, time limits, permits, and necessary remedial work required.
Prepare required documentation for legal actions and conducts follow-up once legal activities have been initiated; appear in court as a county representative.
Establish and maintain records of inspections and related code enforcement files.
Confer with other agencies and County departments on disposition of a variety of complaints and code violations.

Qualifications

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a team player with a positive attitude. They are committed to the safety of the community, strive to be empathetic, and are firm but fair. The ideal candidate possesses the techniques for effective communication with the public, outside agencies, and coworkers alike. Familiarity with issues related to Vacation Home Rentals and their impacts on surrounding communities is important. The candidate should be comfortable in dispute mitigation, community meetings, and interacting with local elected officials.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience.

Code Enforcement Officer I:

Successful completion of the equivalent of 30 semester units from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field.

One (1) year of experience performing sensitive and technical investigation and enforcement of regulatory codes, laws and regulations such as zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, law enforcement, code enforcement of related activities.

Code Enforcement Officer II:

Equivalent to an associate degree from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field.

Two (2) years of code inspection and enforcement experience or building inspection experience at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Code Enforcement Officer I or Building Inspector I.

Licenses and Certifications:

Code Enforcement Officer I:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained.
Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Code Enforcement Officer II:

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
Possession of a valid I.C.C. Building Inspector certificate is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.
Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained.
Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Office Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.