Code Enforcement Manager

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 2025

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION

OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: JUNE 02, 2025 AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$7,477 - $9,543 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $43.14 - $55.06 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Resource Management consists of Air Quality Management District, Building, Environmental Health, and Planning Divisions.

The Air Quality Management District works to achieve state and federal air quality standards through permitting, inspection, and long-range planning.

The Planning Division administers policies and programs as directed by the County's planning agency. It processes development-related applications and provides zoning information to the public.

The Building Division administers programs to safeguard life, health, and property of County residents through the application of uniform building standards.

The Environmental Health Division provides specific permit and inspection programs for the control of chemical and microbiological hazards affecting public health. Permitting and inspection activities involve sewage solid waste disposal, hazardous materials storage and disposal, underground tanks, food service facilities, individual wells and public drinking water systems, swimming pools, housing and institutions, medical waste management, land use, and household hazardous waste reduction.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direction, plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and coordinates the work of technical staff assigned to enforce various codes and ordinances relating to building construction, substandard and dangerous buildings, housing, health, grading and drainage, zoning and land use, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), and sewage disposal systems and water wells with the goal to achieve compliance at the lowest level possible, performs or assists in field inspections and investigations of major and/or complex code enforcement projects, and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Code Enforcement Manager is responsible for the supervision, work assignment, and work priorities of Code Enforcement Officers. Code Enforcement Manager, within the guidelines of State and County codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations, CEQA, exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in the investigation and resolution of complex code violation projects including coordination with multiple departments and outside agencies, administrative abatement, and judicial proceedings.

The Code Enforcement Officer series is distinguished from the Building Inspector series in that a Code Enforcement Officer's primary duties are to respond to complaints of code violations; conduct in-depth investigations for the purpose of determining violations of Shasta County Code; and establish permit requirements and a timeline for gaining compliance. A Building Inspector's primary duties are to respond to permit applications by performing inspections to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations, informing applicants of permit requirements, and referring non-compliant applicants to Code Enforcement Officers.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have four years of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including at least one year equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer III OR a minimum of five years of journey or higher-level experience in code enforcement in a governmental agency. Supervisory or management experience is highly desirable. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and abilities.

1. Ability to supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate Code Enforcement staff.
2. Skilled in de-escalation and ability to focus on the outcome of the case in its entirety for results.
3. Value and ensure the importance of accountability, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
4. Desire to contribute to a positive work environment that fosters motivation, collaboration, coaching, and staff engagement.
5. Ability to problem solve, basing solutions on thoughtful analysis, a collaborative approach, and reasoned conclusions.
6. Have a willingness to work with the public to assist in all methods possible to gain compliance. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervises the investigation and resolution of complaints related to construction without permit; substandard housing; dangerous buildings; grading violations; zoning and land use violations, including but not limited to illegal businesses, illegal dwellings, junk and abandoned vehicles; and environmental codes related to the installation and repair of sewage disposal systems without permit; failing sewage systems and water wells installed without permits; assists in the selection of staff; orients, trains and evaluates the performance of staff; makes recommendations as appropriate on disciplinary actions orally or in writing; prioritizes, coordinates and assigns cases to code compliance staff; supervises gathering and relating facts to applicable ordinances, codes, laws, and regulations and determining proper action to be taken; supervises preparation of detailed reports, correspondence and the preparation of settlement agreements, stipulated administrative orders and declaration of covenant, conditions, and restrictions; interprets State and County code and ordinance requirements to technical staff and the public to insure necessary uniformity and compliance; monitors staff compliance with procedures and policies; participates in administrative abatement and project review hearing proceedings and court proceedings; represents the department in administrative abatement, Board of Building Appeals, Planning Commission hearings, and Board of Supervisor hearings; performs complex code enforcement projects; coordinates investigations of cases involving multiple governmental agencies; mediates and problem solves whenever possible which requires independent judgment and thorough knowledge of State and County codes and ordinances; directs issuance of stop work orders and citations; enters and retrieves data from electronic data processing systems; establishes and updates information, generates documents and correspondence, communicates with others; prepares, reviews, and maintains forms, files and other necessary records; carries out management directives in the interpretation and application of procedures; reports on the effectiveness of established procedures and recommends improvement and revisions; confers with management regarding division budget; performs other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Procedures, methods, and techniques used in investigations and enforcement utilizing appropriate legal requirements and constraints; County codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to zoning and land use, building, health, housing and other related subjects; processes necessary to coordinate and facilitate violators in the permit process; purpose, principles and practices of code enforcement and abatement procedures; principles and techniques involved in mediation and conflict resolution; business English, spelling, grammar and report writing; interviewing principles and techniques; courtroom demeanor; principles of investigation, criminal and civil court proceedings; computers and a variety of general and specialized programs; use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department; specific and general provisions of the Uniform Building, Housing, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical, CEQA, and related State and County codes, county government and other government agencies for the purposes of coordinating cases involving multiple agencies; effective techniques to work with difficult people in conflict and conflict resolution; effective supervisory practices and techniques; principles of training and supervision.

Ability to: Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate multiple code enforcement issues; plan, organize, supervise, train and evaluate technical staff; keep clear and accurate field notes; communicate effectively both orally and in writing, sometimes in adversarial situations; maintain effective working relationships with other employees, county officials, and the public; conduct inspections and investigations; obtain information through interview and observation; research and analyze records, property history files, maps and documents; gather information in an organized manner; weigh facts against applicable laws, rules and regulations and draw proper conclusions concerning questions and facts; complete thorough, accurate investigations of violations, and follow-up to achieve compliance; enforce codes firmly, impartially, and with tact; prepare and maintain concise, professional, comprehensive reports, correspondence and records; write and speak clearly for the purpose of giving clear, accurate, and concise direction and information to the public, staff, and other agencies; operate office equipment and county vehicles; learn codes and seek knowledgeable sources; work in a variety of environments, including indoors, outdoors, working alone, working around moving objects or vehicles and motorized equipment; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER

Four (4) years of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including at least one (1) year equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer III with Shasta County;

OR

Five (5) years of journey or higher-level experience in code enforcement in a governmental agency. 

Successful completion of academic courses which would include code enforcement, zoning, and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and/or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

• Possession of PC 832 Powers of Arrest (POST Certified) is required within one (1) year of appointment.

• Possession of a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) within one (1) year of appointment in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Section 26205-26217.

• Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be always maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) during employment in the position.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have four (4) years of experience performing duties involving code enforcement, including at least one (1) year equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer III with Shasta County? If, “Yes,” please provide details where you obtained this experience including, but not limited to, employer(s), dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type, “N/A.”
2. Do you have five (5) years of journey or higher-level experience in code enforcement in a governmental agency? If “Yes,” please provide details where you obtained this experience including, but not limited to, employer(s), dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type, “N/A.”
3. Have you completed academic courses which would include code enforcement, zoning, and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and/or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, law enforcement, biological and physical sciences? If, “Yes”, please list the academic courses you have completed. If “No,” type, “N/A.”
4. Do you have a valid California Driver’s License? Yes / No
5. Do you have PC 832 Powers of Arrest (POST Certified)? Yes / No
6. Do you have a certificate of registration as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO)? If, “Yes”, please provide your registration number. If, “No”, type, “N/A.”

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

An additional physical demand is extensive driving (100-200 miles per day) from time to time.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee will often interact with public who are under extreme stress, and law enforcement officers.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information visit https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.  
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 9.5% his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefitsfor additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Mid-Management Bargaining Unit.  

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on June 02, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515