Code Enforcement Officer

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 800+employees with an over all operating budget of over 368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including its own Fire, Police, Community Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Community Services, and Transportation system.

THE POSITION

**Applications will be accepted until Monday , December 15 , 2025**

Only the first 100 applications submitted will be considered. Please note that the job posting may close without prior notice. **

The positions assigned to this classification are responsible for enforcing housing, zoning, land use, business license, and public nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code and other regulatory codes. The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Inspects residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to assure compliance with zoning, land use, permitting, and public nuisance, provisions of the Municipal Code.
• Prepares and serves notices of violations, abatement orders, corrections and stop work orders related to land use regulations, housing quality and property maintenance.
• Assures corrections are made to violations of the zoning, land use and public nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code in a timely manner.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with residents and property owners to achieve housing conditions which comply with zoning, land use, and public nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code.
• Interprets codes and regulations and explains the code enforcement program.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding possible violations of the zoning, land use, and public nuisance provisions of the Municipal Code in a timely manner.
• Provides general zoning, housing, and property maintenance information to local and governmental agencies.
• Assures compliance with the sign ordinance regarding size and placement.
• Assures compliance with codes for signs, land use, zoning, required landscaping, fences and hedges, barbed wire, and business tax or other revenue related permits.

Training and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: high school graduation or equivalent, and two (2) years of work experience in a related field such as code or rule enforcement.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. Possession of P.C. 832 P.O.S.T. certification within one year of date of hire into classification. Possession of Code Enforcement Officer Certification from California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) is desirable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must receive a passing score on all examination components for placement on the eligible list.

• Written Test (weighted at 30%): Written Exercise to measure job knowledge and writing skills. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD).
• Oral Appraisal Interview (weighted at 70%): Evaluates training, experience and personal qualifications. (Tentatively scheduled for the week of TBD).

Selection Process: The selection process will include the following to determine suitability for the position:
Selection Interview with the Housing Department, Background and Reference check, including Live Scan fingerprinting, Medical Examination; candidates must pass a pre-placement medical examination, which will include a drug screen. A positive pre-placement drug test, refusal or failure to test may result in rejection of the candidate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent determination of eligibility of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at

(310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs

*Refer to the ‘Salary and Benefits’ tab to view the current Benefit Summary Guide
*Refer to the ‘Rules and Resources’ tab for the applicable MOU

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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