Code Compliance Officer

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

The Land Use Division is looking for a customer-focused Code Compliance Officer to join our Code Compliance team within the Development Services Department. Do you have a passion for public service At the City of Bellevue you will be part of a team committed to providing exceptional internal/external customer service. You will work in an environment where being innovative collaborative and future focused are the status quo which makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore. The Development Services Department provides land use and building development permit review inspection services and code enforcement in Bellevue.

The Code Compliance Officer performs a variety of technical and specialized duties in support of the Citys code enforcement function. The work requires initiative independent judgement and the ability to build an extensive working knowledge of the citys codes and standards. Under the direction of the Code Compliance Supervisor you will be a member of a team of experienced Code Compliance Officers. Bellevue Code Officers coordinate the compliance and enforcement of a variety of regulatory requirements through the investigation and resolution of complaints while maintaining a professional pleasant and cooperative attitude and displaying patience and flexibility.

The City of Bellevue is a dynamic multicultural future-focused high performing City. We offer a robust benefits package and state-of-the-art technology. The city invests in its employees and rewards employee growth and development. Bellevue is noted for its diversity community involvement intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty. If you are a collaborative problem solver who focuses on delivering exceptional customer service and have code compliance interest and experience apply today and join the Development Services team!

Some of the many benefits of working in Bellevue include:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Exceptional Benefits
• Commitment to Employees
• Focus on Equity and Inclusion
• Office location in the Downtown - close to transit shopping restaurants and entertainment

A Code Compliance Officer performs duties and responsibilities which may include any combination of the following tasks:

Code Officer Functions

• Timely responds to complaints of potential code violations.
• Acts as Duty Officer performing intake and screening of new complaints and answering questions from internal and external customers.
• conducts field investigations gathers evidence and talks with complainants witnesses potential violators using proper techniques and protocols.
• Performs in-office research.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully including practicing active listening and giving space time and courtesy to other participants.
• Read understand and explain code requirements and regulations.
• Appropriately consults with land use planners building inspectors and plan reviewers and other staff.
• Works collaboratively with others.
• Maintains thorough and complete logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
• Monitors cases for compliance with requested or required timelines and promptly acts when needed.
• Compares facts to code requirements to make sound findings and determinations regarding violations corrections and compliance.
• Regularly updates supervisor on status and progress of active cases.
• Prepares suggestions and recommendations for code interpretation amendments and additions to codes or regulations.
• Prepares and issues warnings letters correction notices requests for voluntary compliance notices of civil violation staff report.
• Presents and testifies at administrative hearings.
• Assists debriefs and supports the City Attorneys Office for enforcement cases appealed or brought to superior court.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
• Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Working knowledge of applicable laws standards and regulations relating to various land use nuisance and public safety codes and of inspection techniques.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Skills and Abilitiesinclude:

• The ability to prepare organize and maintain inspection field data reports and systems.

• Organization and writing of detailed staff reports using strong writing skills to communicate enforcement actions and recommendations to a wide audience.
• The ability to manage complex assignments independently and make decisions or recommend course of action for consideration.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and maintain composure in trying circumstances.
• Positively represent the City of Bellevue with a wide variety of customers and interest groups.

Knowledge of:

• Code enforcement principles practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting
• Working knowledge of applicable laws standards and regulations relating to various land use nuisance and public safety codes and of inspection techniques.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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