Code Enforcement Officer I/II

Code Enforcement Officer I/II The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for Code Enforcement Officer I/II. This recruitment will close on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5PM (PST) or upon receiving 40 minimally qualified applications. The Code Enforcement Officer position involves a range of public contact duties associated with the City's code compliance program. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Identifying, investigating, and correcting violations of City municipal, zoning, housing, development, and signage codes. Investigating citizen complaints regarding public nuisances, quality of life concerns, and health and safety issues. Seeking voluntary compliance or issuing citations when appropriate. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Code Enforcement Officer I/II: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Code Enforcement Officer I: Six (6) months of recent, full-time experience working with the public to communicate and/or enforce standards and expectations. Code Enforcement Officer II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible code-enforcement experience equivalent to a Code Enforcement Officer I at the City of Yuba City. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment. Possession of, or successful acquisition within twelve (12) months of appointment, a Code Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, to be maintained throughout employment. Important Information: This recruitment will close on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 5PM (PST) or upon receiving 40 minimally qualified applications. The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City. You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process. Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date. Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned. It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews. Selection Process: The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: Video One-Way Interviews Speed Interviews Oral Panel Interviews Department Interviews Written Testing Physical Agility Testing for Safety Positions Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 12 weeks for successful candidates. Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include: Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check Substance Screening Medical Evaluation Reference Check Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions? Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process: For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit Visit the City of Yuba City website: Email the Human Resources Department at Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610 Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993 About the City: The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas. The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family.

Created: 2026-03-13