Code Enforcement Manager

Description

THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
The County of El Dorado, Department of Planning & Building is split into providing multiple services, Building and Planning Services, Code Enforcement, Economic Development and Stormwater. Building services is responsible for permit processing, scheduling and conducting inspections, parcel data, and building codes and policies. Planning Services is responsible for accuracy and upholding ordinances and regulations for land use and development, personal and commercial cannabis guidelines and regulations, update of zoning ordinances as well as has a Planning Commission that is the Board of Supervisor’s advisor on land use planning.

PLANNING & BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
The purpose of Code Enforcement is to protect the health and safety of El Dorado County residents by enforcing minimum standards for property maintenance as well as procedures for abatement of public nuisances.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Code Enforcement Manager, you will perform diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. The incumbent organizes and oversees day-to-day activities and operations of an assigned functional area, including the full spectrum of code enforcement activities. The incumbent oversees investigations and enforcement activity including cannabis licensing, permitting, and enforcement activities and serves as the principal program advisor regarding the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to implement multiple code enforcement programs and activities.

The selected candidates will have the opportunity to:

• Plan, direct, coordinate, and participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Code Enforcement Division, including licensing and licensee compliance, enforcement, and permitting services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor and coordinate workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Monitor and oversee compliance with local and state offices by coordinating regulatory and policy efforts, communicating, evaluating and implementing best practices, and establishing collaborative relationships with state and federal agencies, external stakeholders and the community.
• Act as a County spokesperson for code enforcement policy and enforcement; prepare and present verbal and written reports to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
• Select and manage staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively in connection code enforcement duties; and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
• Recommend, administer, and implement cannabis policies and procedures for the systematic application of County Code.
• Participate in the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of professional, technical and administrative support personnel.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; obtain approval for improvements as needed/required: implement improvements.
• Oversee and participate in the development of the annual budget for assigned program area; participate in forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Lead a coordinate multi-agency task force assigned to the enforcement and regulation of licensed cannabis activities; participate in special projects related to the assigned program area.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Serve as a technical expert to subordinate staff on complex cases.
• Evaluates employee performance; counsel employees, and effectively recommend disciplinary action; assist in selection and promotion. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Direct, monitors, and evaluate the work of assigned consultants and contractors; assist in the development of appropriate contract language; provides clear, concise, and consistent directions; act as a resource and County representative to consultant or contractor regarding administrative and operational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Testify in criminal and civil court, administrative hearings, public meetings, and depositions by subpoena as a County representative; conduct follow-up once legal activities have been initiated.
• Prepare a variety of periodic and specialized reports related to code enforcement inspections and activities.
• Confer with other agencies and County departments on disposition of a variety of complaints and code violations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for this position will possess a high degree of professionalism and exhibit proactive management skills to assign work, monitor work performance, recommend personnel actions including disciplinary action, and advise staff on the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Code Enforcement program. The Code Enforcement Manager should be a forward thinking, hands-on individual, with superior leadership, communication and customer services skills, and a desire to build positive relationships with the community, elected officials, County staff and outside organizations. The ideal candidate will develop work plans for assigned staff; solicit input from staff to identify and resolve problems; ensure coverage of staff for all shifts and assignments; review and evaluate service delivery, methods, and procedures. Using a collaborative approach, the ideal candidate will seek feedback from staff and develop recommendations for new policies and process improvement to ensure effective delivery of services. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating the Division’s budget process, financial and statistical reporting, staff training and certifications and staying current on federal, state or local regulations affecting code enforcement.

Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations.

A combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying, however, education may not solely substitute for the required experience

Equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution in code enforcement, building industries, construction management, criminal justice, land use, urban, regional or environmental planning, public or business administration or a closely related field;

AND

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience performing sensitive and technical investigation and enforcement of regulatory codes, laws and regulations such as zoning enforcement, vehicle abatement, building inspection, environmental health inspection, law enforcement, code enforcement or related activities including two years of journey-level code enforcement experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Code Enforcement Officer II.

AND

One (1) year supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a certificate of Beginning Module Code Enforcement Officer training by an accepted state or national Code Enforcement organization is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained.
• Possession of a certificate of Intermediate Module Code Enforcement Officer training is required within twelve (12) months of appointment. The certificate must be maintained.
• Possession of a Certificate of Completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Code Enforcement Manager, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at Jenny.Thomas@edcgov.us.

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening , qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.

Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Code Enforcement Manager. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancy:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Unit located in Placerville, CA.
  

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The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Management and Bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 7/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 12/18/2025 8:00 AM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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