Neighborhood Preservation Manager (Development Services Administrator)

Job Description:

Neighborhood Preservation Manager (Development Services Administrator)

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION MANAGER

(Development Services Administrator)

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an eligible list to fill current and future Development Services Administrator positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower-level classifications throughout the County of Orange

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT)

OC PUBLIC WORKS
OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, to cities, and to other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability.

OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas: Administrative Services, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Facilities Design & Construction and CUF; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Fleet Services ; OC Infrastructure Programs; OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
OC Development Services oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County’s unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services, and management of zoning, building, and code regulations - all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.

Neighborhood Preservation (also known as Code Enforcement) is entrusted with protecting the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and business owners in Orange County’s unincorporated communities through community involvement, education, and regulation. Through consistent code enforcement efforts in promoting and maintaining compliance with the County’s Codified Ordinances, quality of life and public safety are both preserved and enhanced, and the lives of our community members are safeguarded.

For more information on OC Public Works, click here .

For more information on OC Development Services, click here .

For more information on the County of Orange, click here .

THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Development Services is looking for a Neighborhood Preservation Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and managing the Code Enforcement activities of the County, specifically the assignment of code cases to Code Enforcement Officers, monitoring the efforts to garner compliance, and providing general and specific direction to the assigned officers on the resolution of numerous code cases. This position will also serve as the assigned case officer for cases that are difficult or challenging. It is imperative that all this work is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible to obtain compliance.

Duties of this position include:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of technical and clerical staff involved in the County’s code enforcement program, ensuring that work is performed in a timely manner and in conformance with established policies, procedures, and regulations
• Perform the full range of code enforcement duties; perform a variety of field and office work in support of the code enforcement program; enforce compliance with County regulations and ordinances, including those pertaining to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, and other matters of public concern
• Maintain accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, and enforcement activity to substantiate violations; draw diagrams and illustrations; and take photographs
• Receive, respond to, and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints, reports from other agencies and departments on alleged violations of County zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances; interview complainant and witnesses; conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess four (4) or more years of professional experience inspecting and enforcing land zoning codes, nuisances, building, grading, and/or property maintenance ordinances, with one (1) or more years of lead/supervisory experience. Previous coursework or training related to code enforcement is preferred but not required.

California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Levels I, II, and III Certification (or its equivalent) and PC 832 Certification are highly desirable.

Click here to view the complete classification description for Development Services Administrator

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Levels I, II, and III Certification (or its equivalent) and
PC 832 Certification must be obtained prior to the completion of the probationary period

Possession of a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher, is required for this assignment

In addition, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Expertise & Knowledge

• State and local regulations pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance, property maintenance, and building safety
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a code enforcement program
• Principles and practices of code enforcement, including identification and investigation techniques
• Methods and techniques of code enforcement; Legal aspects of code administration
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment
• Navigate computer-based Land Management Systems and Geographic Information Systems

Organizational & Analytical Skills

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Conduct conflict resolution in a positive and constructive manner
• Effectively and efficiently produce results consistent with program objectives
• Interpret and explain County code enforcement policies and procedures
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations
• Read and interpret data, maps, plans, and legal descriptions
• Maintain work records and compile operating, budget, and program or activity reports
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive municipal code and permit compliance program

Leadership Skills

• Principles of management, training, and performance evaluation
• Supervise, train, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the work of lower-level staff
• Participate in field activities and investigations; review reports and correspondence prepared by Code Enforcement Officers; may issue citations and prepare requests for criminal complaints as appropriate; prepare cases for prosecution; prepare materials for hearings; may testify in court regarding compliance action
• Build effective working relationships inside and outside the organization, in working with local agencies and regional planning bodies
• Exhibit courage to act by tackling difficult challenges relating to code compliance issues
• Experience in supervising staff who may or may not be direct reports, including outside contractors
• Assist in ensuring the achievement of department objectives
• Project management and tracking software systems, especially the reporting and tracking of assignments to multiple staff members
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Communication Skills

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Manage sensitive and confidential issues
• Excellent writing skills for report preparation, writing, and communicating with a wide range of audiences
• Ability to communicate timely and effectively, using both technical and non-technical language with elected and appointed officials, appointed commission and board members, developers, stakeholders, contractors, engineers, trade professionals, and the public, both verbally and in writing

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)

Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

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.

Eligible List
Once the assessments have been completed, HRS 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.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Rose Nguyen at 714-667-9699 or by email at [email protected]

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 7/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$105,684.80 - $146,390.40 Annually