Code Enforcement Officer I

Town of Marana

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking a Code Enforcement Technician or Code Enforcement Officer I to work in Community and Neighborhood Services Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in having a direct impact on promoting Marana to become a premier destination for business, leisure, and international travelers, as well as outdoor enthusiasts. The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Salary ranges effective 07/11/2026:

Code Enforcement Technician

Expected Hiring Range: $21.68- $26.56/hour

Salary Range:$21.68 - $31.44/hour

Dayshift Tuesday thru Saturday; occasional evenings/night work required

Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Code Enforcement Officer I

Expected Hiring Range: $23.42 - $28.69/hour

Salary Range:$23.42 –$ 33.96/hour

Dayshift Tuesday thru Saturday; occasional evenings/night work required

Placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget.

Examples of Duties

Code Enforcement Technician

• Under the direction of senior staff performs property inspections and follow-ups to insure compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Under the direction of senior staff works with property owners, tenants and occupants to gain compliance.
• Prepare all paperwork necessary to track cases, issue violation notices and citations; testifies in court when legal action is necessary.
• Responds to citizen complaints of weeds, refuse, inoperable vehicles, graffiti, etc.; canvassing of businesses and collection of illegal signs.
• Attends community meetings as an observer.
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other departments.

Code Enforcement Officer I

• Performs property inspections and follow-ups to insure compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Works with property owners, tenants and occupants to gain compliance.
• Prepare all paperwork necessary to track cases, issue violation notices and citations; testifies in court when legal action is necessary.
• Responds to citizen complaints of weeks, refuse, inoperable vehicles, graffiti, etc.
• Canvassing of businesses and collection of illegal signs.
• Attends community meetings.
• Coordinates enforcement activities with other departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Code Enforcement Technician

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over one year in a municipal or government environment interacting with the public
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 50 pound lift test
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

Code Enforcement Officer I

• High school diploma or GED equivalency plus six months of additional education or training
• Over one year in code enforcement, law enforcement or other similar enforcement or inspector related fields
• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and a 50 pound lift test
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

Recruitment Process

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review of applications will be conducted on 6/23/2026.

To be considered in the initial review, please submit your online application by 11:59 PM on 6/22/2026.

Applications submitted after this deadline may or may not be reviewed, depending on the needs and progress of the selection process.

All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.