Code Enforcement Officer I / II

Code Enforcement Officer I / II

Anchored in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada - 20 miles east of Sacramento and about 1.5 hours from Lake Tahoe - the City of Folsom is comprised of beautiful parks and trails, and boasts excellent schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, and outstanding shopping, dining, and cultural options. Folsom is a high-tech, forward-looking city, with firms ranging from small to large international corporations. Voted by WalletHub as the Best Place for Families to Live in California, and 2nd Best Lake Town in America, Folsom is recognized for its affordability, fair weather, education, and health. Niche recently released its list of the Best in America for 2025, and Folsom swept the honors with seven elementary, two middle, and two high schools making the list.

The City is currently recruiting for a Code Enforcement Officer I / II to inspect and enforce applicable local codes and ordinances pertaining to nuisance, zoning, and related abatement. Under general supervision of the Building Safety and Enforcement Manager, the Code Enforcement Officer I / II administers the City's code enforcement program including field investigations, collecting data and documenting evidence, communications with affected parties, and preparing notices and reports involving violations of the City's codes.

Candidates should have at least one (1) year of experience working with the public involving investigative skills, have good customer service skills, and the ability to learn and implement local laws, processes and procedures.

This is a Monday - Friday, in-office position.

Distinguishing characteristics of the Code Enforcement Officer I (salary range M51 : $71,672.30 - $90,792.32 annually) include the entry-level class of the Code Enforcement Officer series. Initially under general supervision, the incumbents perform more routine duties while learning city policies and procedures and becoming familiar with the variety of departmental systems and practices and how to handle increasingly more difficult code enforcement work. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more direction. At the discretion of the Department Director, this class is flexibly staffed with Code Enforcement Officer II and incumbents may be advanced to the higher level after one year, and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications.

The Code Enforcement Officer II (salary range M53 : $75,254.85 - $95,330.59 annually) is the experienced / journey-level class in the series, fully competent to independently perform their duties.

Classification will depend on candidates' qualifications and experience. This position is non-exempt and part of the Local 39 IUOE union.

Tentative recruitment timeline :

• Interviews - Mid December 2025
• Contingent Offer - By end of December 2025
• Desirable Start Date - Late January or February 2026

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