Community Improvement Officer (Code Enforcement)

City of Claremont

Are you passionate about preserving neighborhoods, solving problems, and helping residents understand and comply with local regulations? The City of Claremont is seeking a dedicated and professional Community Improvement Officer to help maintain the quality, safety, andcharacter of our community.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who enjoy a balance of fieldwork, public interaction, investigations, and problem-solving while making a visible impact throughout the City.

Would you like:

• To serve one of Southern California's most respected and engaged communities.
• Perform meaningful work that improves neighborhoods and quality of life.
• Work independently while collaborating with professional City staff.
• Build relationships with residents and the community.

Supplemental recruitment information:

Candidate applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as well as against the pool of qualified applicants who apply. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview.

Dates for recruitment processes are subject to change. The application filing period for this recruitment may close at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. All candidates will be notified of their standing in the recruitment process via email.

Open Date: June 25, 2026

Close Date: July 16, 2026

Interviews: July 30, 2026

The Position

The City of Claremont is looking for one highly motivated, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented individual with excellent public relation skills to enforce the City's codes, including zoning, property maintenance, and abatement of public nuisances and dangerous buildings, housing codes, and other aspects of the Municipal and Land Use and Development Codes. The Community Improvement Officer will interpret and explain laws and regulations to the general public to gain conformance; respond to complaints; conduct daily field inspections; issue notices and orders of compliance; recommend legal prosecution of persons who fail to respond; and coordinate legal action with the City Attorney. He/she will have excellent verbal and writing skills; be able to clearly explain code requirements and the reasons for them, to the general public; and be able to deal positively with the public in a friendly, courteous, and firm manner. The Community Improvement Officer receives general direction from the Community Improvement Coordinator. The position is full-time, 38-hour work week. Work hours will be Wednesday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. During the training period, workdays will be Monday through Thursday. Some early mornings, late evenings, or special events may be required, based on the needs of the Department.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who: Possess strong communication and conflict-resolution skills, the ability to work independently, and experience dealing with the public in challenging situations. Has knowledge of municipal government, code enforcement practices, and investigative procedures.

Experience: At least one year of experience in code enforcement or two years of progressively responsible experience in a position dealing extensively with the public.

Education: High school or GED equivalent

Licenses or Certificates: Required at time of hire: Possession of a valid California State Class C driver's license. Required within three months of employment: PC 832 (citation authority)

Highly Desirable: Municipal experience in inspection or investigative work.

Additional Information

Community Improvement Program staff is tasked with enforcing the Municipal Code in a fair, sensitive and timely manner. Enforcing codes relating to maintenance, zoning, public nuisances, signs, lighting, noise, and development is essential to maintain high quality community neighborhoods and commercial areas. The Community Improvement Program responds to resident complaints and conducts a proactive inspection program. Community Improvement Officers work with all City departments and maintain relationships with outside agencies. The annual work plan for the Community Improvement Division consists of protecting public health and property values through enforcement of property maintenance standards. By working closely with the community, Community Improvement is able to successfully close 95% of cases resolved within 20 days or less of the notice of violation. Furthermore, 98% of all cases are resolved after an administrative citation.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Claremont is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process or in the performance of their duties must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Claremont is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives to build and sustain an environment that values diversity, welcomes opportunities to engage and understand others, and fosters a sense of belonging.

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