Code Enforcement Officer I/II

Education/Training/Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Two (2) years of experience related to inspection, law enforcement, land use, code enforcement work, or related field is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, land use, law enforcement, architecture, urban planning, public administration, business administration, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Three (3) years of experience related to inspection, law enforcement, land use, code enforcement work, or related field is required including two (2) years at a level comparable to the Code Enforcement Officer I with the City of Manhattan Beach.

License/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• Code Enforcement Officer I
  • State of California certification in code enforcement is required within one (1) year of employment. Incumbents are responsible for tracking and maintaining the necessary Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to ensure continued compliance and good standing with the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) certification requirements after obtaining the certification.
  • California Penal Code 832 Arrest certificate is required within six (6) months of employment. The incumbent must register and enroll in an accredited P.O.S.T. approved program within three (3) months of hire.
• Code Enforcement Officer II
  • State of California certification in code enforcement is required at the time of employment. Incumbents are responsible for tracking and maintaining the necessary Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to ensure continued compliance and good standing with the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) certification requirements after obtaining the certification.
  • California Penal Code 832 Arrest certificate is required at the time of the appointment.
• Both levels, at the time of employment, must possess a valid California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Knowledge of:

Applicable laws, standards, and regulations related to various land use, nuisance, public safety, parking, traffic, and zoning codes and ordinances; and inspection techniques, code enforcement principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.

Ability to:

Prepare, organize, and maintain field data, reports, and computerized tracking systems; analyze complex situations, problems, and data, and use sound judgment in drawing conclusions and making decisions; communicate effectively with others orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, contractors, employees, supervisors, and the general public; effectively handle stressful situations and deal with difficult or angry people; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; and requires the skill to operate motor vehicles.

Skill In:

Operating motor vehicles; and computer hardware and general office software and equipment.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk, and regularly operate a motor vehicle. Finger dexterity and light grasping is required to handle, feel, or operate computer hardware and standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms above and below shoulder level. The employee occasionally lifts and carries records and documents typically weighing up to 50 pounds. During inspections, the employee inspects commercial and residential sites, walks on uneven terrain, climbs ladders and stairs and accesses temporary or construction access points. Sensory demands include the ability to see, talk, and hear.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data and interpret rules and regulations; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently; and interact appropriately with staff, property owners, vendors, contractors, general public, and others in the course of work.

Work Environment:

The employee constantly works in both office and field settings. In the office, the employee works in controlled temperature conditions.

In the field, the employee is exposed to traffic and motor vehicle fumes, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, construction noise, and potentially hazardous physical substances. When performing inspections, the employee drives to specified locations and may work at various heights above ground to conduct roof and attic inspections and may also work in confined spaces. Noise levels are moderately loud when outdoors. The employee may interact with upset owners, contractors, developers, and other parties in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

• The oral interview exam is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 8, 2026.