Community Improvement Officer (Code Enforcement) at City of Claremont, CA
City of Claremont, CA · Claremont, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Claremont
About the Department
The application filing period for this recruitment may close, at any time, once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. First review of applications shall occur around November 20, 2025.
The City of Claremont is a unique suburb of Los Angeles, known for its charm, strong sense of community, and forward-thinking local government. Sunset Magazine named Claremont “The Best Suburb in the West,” and Money Magazine recognized it as one of “The Best Places to Live.” The City continues to be recognized for its leadership in environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility, urban planning, and innovative recreation programs. In Claremont, being the best isn’t just a motto, it’s a daily practice. Our employees are driven by collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to excellence in public service.
If you’re seeking a workplace that values innovation, community engagement, and professional growth, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Ask yourself:
Are you ready to join a city that challenges convention and values new ideas?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment?
Can you inspire others through leadership, collaboration, and dedication?
If you answered yes, consider joining Team Claremont as our next Community Improvement Officer and help shape the future of a city that continues to set the standard for municipal excellence.
Position Duties
The Community Improvement Officer will interpret and explain laws and regulations to the general public to gain conformance; respond to complaints; conduct daily field inspections; issue notices and orders of compliance; recommend legal prosecution of persons who fail to respond; and coordinate legal action with the City Attorney. He/she will have excellent verbal and writing skills; be able to clearly explain code requirements, and the reasons for them, to the general public, and be able to deal positively with the public in a friendly, courteous, and firm manner. The Community Improvement Officer receives general direction from the Community Improvement Coordinator.
The position is scheduled for 38 hours per week. Potential shifts are Monday through Thursday or Wednesday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If the schedule is Monday through Thursday, one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) will be required once per month. Occasional early mornings or late evenings may be necessary based on program needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
THE COMMUNITY
Located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles on the lower slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains, Claremont is best known for its tree-lined streets, historic buildings, world-renowned colleges, and award-winning school system.
Claremont provides the charm of a New England town within comfortable driving distance of major Southern California attractions, sports stadiums, and the Ontario International Airport. Sunset magazine described Claremont in this manner, "College towns like this one may be commonplace on the East Coast, but Claremont, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, stands out as a singular example in Southern California." Metrolink Rail Authority also named Claremont a Preferred Destination Point.
The City has a population of 36,000 people calling Claremont their home. Within the City's 14.14 square miles, Claremont has 24 City-owned parks and sports fields, with 2,555 acres of public parkland, of which 1,769 is wilderness. Claremont has over 25,000 City trees and has been a winner of the National Arbor Day Association's TREE CITY USA award for 38 years.
Claremont's success is not accidental, but the result of a long tradition of creating and encouraging community cooperatives and involvement in civic affairs, which has also worked successfully in the areas of business and economic retention and development. The City of Claremont exemplifies the quality of a model city and is viewed and respected as a leader in local government.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Claremont is a general law city that uses the Council-Manager form of government. A general law city is one that operates under laws and rules established by the State of California.
The City Manager is hired by and responsible to the City Council. It is the responsibility of the City Manager and City staff to implement Council policies and ensure the smooth day-to-day delivery of municipal services. The City Council also appoints a City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City organization.
The City Council is comprised of five members elected by-district for four years. The terms of offices are staggered, with three members elected at one general municipal election and two at the next. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of odd-numbered years.
The City Council and staff are committed to fulfilling its mission to deliver the highest quality service possible to our community in a balanced and equitable manner. The City Council has identified the following citywide priorities:
- Preserve our natural, cultural, and historic resources;
- Maintain financial stability;
- Invest in the maintenance and improvement of our infrastructure;
- Ensure the safety of our community through community-based policing and emergency preparedness;
- Increase livability in our neighborhoods and expand opportunities for our businesses;
- Promote community engagement through transparency and communication; and
- Develop anti-racist, anti-discrimination policies and plan to achieve community and organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- 3% negotiated salary increase 7/1/26
- $1,500 a month for medical allowance
- 2% at 55 PERS retirement (Classic Members), Employee pays 7% of salary; 2% at 62 PERS retirement (New Member) Employee pays 5.75% of salary
- 96 hours - 160 hours vacation based on years of service
- 72 holiday hours and 43 floating holiday hours
- 96 sick hours per year (may bring up to 200 hours of sick leave from current employer)
- $75,000 life insurance on employee and $10,000 on dependents
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
