Code Enforcement Officer I/II/III

FILING DEADLINE

5:00 PM, November 19, 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision of the Planning & Building Services Director, the Code Enforcement Officer develops and coordinates a program of education and policy compliance to improve conditions on public and private property. The Code Enforcement Officer enforces the provisions of the Lassen County zoning, building, health and safety codes and through field inspections and code enforcement.
The major duties of the job include:

• Meet with individuals and groups to educate, listen and respond regarding property use and maintenance.
• Pursue appropriate compliance procedures if voluntary compliance fails to correct conditions in violation of law or statue.
• Provide conflict resolution resources to the public and other departments; mediate disputes over code violations.
• Research, compile and prepare reports and documentation on program activities; analyze program and develop corrective action.
• Represent Department on committees, at community meetings, before outside organizations and at staff subcommittees as necessary.
• Conduct civil abatement hearings before the Board of Supervisors as required.
• Answer questions on land use and zoning personally and telephonically.
• Maintain records of findings and corrective actions.
• Prepare status reports as assigned.
• Coordinate code enforcement activities with other Divisions, Departments, and outside agencies.
• Assist in the development and revision of zoning code provisions.
• Conduct business license compliance inspections.
• Conduct hearings for revocation of business licenses, when applicable.

• Other duties as assigned.

  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

  
  Education: Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Courses in building/construction trades or business preferred.

  
  Experience: Code Enforcement Officer I: Two years of experience working with community groups, community educational programs, or in a customer service function. Experience with building code and property allowances/restrictions is preferred.

  
  Code Enforcement Officer II: Two years of experience that is comparable to that gained as a Code Enforcement Officer I with Lassen County.

  
  Code Enforcement Officer III: Two years of experience that is comparable to that gained as a Code Enforcement Officer II with Lassen County, possession of Code Enforcement Officer Certification in the State of California, and successful completion of Penal Code 832 training.

  
  License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, and retain, a valid California driver’s license.

  
  SELECTION PROCESS

  
  Application materials will be reviewed, and the best-qualified applicants will be invited to Susanville to participate in interviews.

  
  HOW TO APPLY

  
  An application can be obtained from the Personnel Office listed below or by visiting our website at http://lassencounty.gov It is your responsibility to provide specific, accurate and complete information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Qualified applicants are invited to submit an official Lassen County application to:

  
  Lassen County Personnel  (530) 251 -8320 
  221 South Roop Street Ste. 3
  Susanville, California 96130 Opened: October 20, 2026