Code Enforcement Technician

Job Description:

Code Enforcement Technician

Description

Code Enforcement Technician

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Code Enforcement Technician positions.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will close on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

THE CITY
The City of Menifee is a vibrant and rapidly growing municipality located in southwestern Riverside County, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and strategic development. Under the leadership of the City Manager, Menifee operates through a dynamic organizational structure composed of fifteen (15) departments - Building & Safety, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Code Enforcement, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Engineering, Finance, Fire Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works, each committed to supporting the city’s mission of responsive governance, sustainable growth, and public safety. With a strong emphasis on infrastructure development, community engagement, and innovation, the City of Menifee continues to enhance the quality of life for its diverse and dynamic population.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Menifee Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency committed to protecting and serving the residents of Menifee with professionalism, integrity, and transparency. Established to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community, the department provides a wide range of services including patrol, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, and community outreach programs. Guided by a strong sense of stewardship and a commitment to accountability, professionalism, respect, and consistency. By fostering open communication and building strong partnerships with our residents, we work to strengthen community trust and support proactive, community-focused policing. Under the leadership of Chief Christopher Karrer, the Menifee Police Department strives to create a safe and connected community where people feel supported and secure.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Code Enforcement Technician will be responsible for providing vital administrative and technical support to the Code Enforcement Division, serving as a key link between the public, contractors, and city staff. This opportunity involves managing records, preparing reports, and coordinating office operations while also assisting residents with questions and complaints about city codes and procedures. By handling sensitive information with discretion, generating work orders for enforcement officers, and ensuring smooth communication across departments, the technician plays an essential role in maintaining compliance and supporting the city’s commitment to safe, orderly, and well-managed communities.

The Code Enforcement Technician will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide advanced administrative and technical support to the Code Enforcement Division, including preparing reports, correspondence, and official documents.
• Serve as a liaison between the department, city staff, and the public; represent the division at meetings and coordinate resolutions to routine issues.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from residents, contractors, vendors, and staff in person, by phone, or electronically; explain city policies, procedures, and code enforcement processes; refer individuals to appropriate resources when necessary.
• Receive and process code compliance calls and complaints; generate and track work orders for Code Enforcement Officers.
• Design, implement, and maintain filing, indexing, tracking, and record-keeping systems; research records and compile information to support reports and follow-up requests.
• Operate and maintain office equipment and software applications, including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and other department-specific systems.
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy in handling sensitive information and departmental records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the division.

MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate will have one (1) or more years of advanced administrative support experience in a regulatory or enforcement-related environment, such as compliance, inspections, permitting, general code enforcement, or similar.

• A high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required, supplemented by college-level coursework in code enforcement/compliance, urban planning, business or public administration, or a related field.

• The candidate must possess or be able to obtain by the time of appointment, a valid California Driver’s License.

Possession of the CACEO Module I (Basic) Academy is highly desirable but not required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) .

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the essential requirements of the position. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.

Appraisal Interview
Applicants will participate in an oral interview conducted by a panel of subject matter experts. Evaluations will be based on responses to structured questions specifically designed to assess each candidate’s qualifications and suitability for the position.

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 procedure.

Eligible List: Once the appraisal has been completed, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Elements

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Click here for a PDF of the City of Menifee's Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$59,910.24 - $76,878.24 Annually