Code Enforcement Officer

at  City of Edmonds

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Applications received through Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain open until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.Are you a problem solver and enjoy public contact? Do you appreciate the challenge of working with people from all walks of life? Does a combination of office and field work sound interesting? Can you see yourself being a valued team member? If so, this position may be right for you. We look forward to receiving your application! About the PositionThe Code Enforcement Officer serves in the Planning and Development Department to communicate with both citizens and staff and help ensure that community standards for land use, rights of way, and buildings are met in a reasonable manner. While local knowledge of codes and properties is important, support in getting up to speed will be gladly provided. The ideal candidate is able to proceed independently much of the time and yet collaborate with others as needed in achieving solutions.For the full job description please visit the following link: Code Enforcement OfficerAbout the DepartmentThe Planning and Development Department is responsible for land use and building permit review and approvals; long-range city and regional planning; building inspection; coordination of development review processes, design standards, and enforcement of the community development code. We are committed to equity and inclusivity as a foundational element of our work and in creating a positive work environment.About the CityThe City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,370 (MRSC, 2023) and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department. Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 279 full–time-equivalent employees.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Receives, records, investigates, researches, coordinates, tracks, monitors and resolves complaints, violations, questions and issues concerning land use, zoning, right of way and building construction codes enforced by the City.Gathers evidence for enforcement action including: site inspection visits, documentation with photographs and research of City and County records. Prepares detailed reports and records, maintains enforcement files and computer database of violation cases and tracks enforcement penalty fines and fees.Meets with owners, developers and business owners to review and resolve violation cases. Provides general information regarding the codes and permit procedures. Refers complainants to other staff for decision making and expertise in determining final City position; interprets and applies codes with staff assistance. Communicates follow-up information to staff as needed.Identifies legal owners and parties of interest in violation cases; issues corrective letters and notices for violations of City codes.Informs owners of the legal processes regarding non-compliance and options under the code to resolve violations.Confirms all complaints or violations actions with written documentation relating to the case and serves notices via mail, posts on sites or serves individuals as necessary.Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure violations are corrected and compliance is continued.Prepares staff reports for public hearings and attends public hearings on code violation cases as required.Requests attendance and assistance from staff in presenting and explaining code violations and documentation at hearing and meetings.Enforces business license requirements for the City Clerk’s office; ensures code requirements are met and notifies applicants of processes and compliance requirements.Researches, prepares and reviews code sections, code interpretations, informational handouts and other materials.Issues stop work orders or correction notices.Maintains daily inspection records of site inspections and investigations.Researches public records requests utilizing State disclosure guidelines and ensures compliance to code via re-inspections, correction notices and/or enforcement action.Attends various meetings and workshops as required.