Code Compliance Officer - Limited Two-Year Term - City of Burien

This position is open until filled. However, the first review of applications will take place on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

The City of Burien is committed to achieving racial justice and ensuring the fair treatment of people of all races and identities. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. While the City of Burien elevates race, we also recognize and honor the complexity of each unique identity and center on the under-resourced and underrepresented.

Our commitment to achieving and sustaining racial justice requires us to be transparent, proactive, and deliberate in all decision-making. We take these steps to help better meet our vision of creating a vibrant and creative community, where residents embrace diversity, celebrate arts and culture, promote vitality, and treasure the environment.

General Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Code Enforcement Officer receives, investigates, researches, and resolves complaints, violations, questions, and issues concerning City Codes related to building construction, zoning, right of way, graffiti, and land use. The position performs field inspections and is a combination of office and field work. The Officers also prepares nuisance abatement cases for litigation in conjunction with the City Attorney's Office.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with other departments and staff to address complex situations and to assure the improvement of code enforcement processes. Inspects business premises and enforces city requirements related to obtaining business licenses and other special licenses.
• Coordinates and oversees warranted abatements/cleanups.
• Coordinates inspections or site visits with other Departments, Organizations, and Governmental entities.
• Gathers evidence for enforcement action including site inspection visits, documentation with photographs and research of City and County records.
• Informs owners of the legal processes regarding non-compliance and options under the code to resolve violations.
• Issues notices or orders for fire related violations documented by the Fire Department.
• Meets with owners, developers, and business owners to review and resolve violation cases by providing education and allowing time to correct the violations prior to escalating enforcement action.
• Prepares detailed reports and records, maintains enforcement files and computer database of violation cases and tracks enforcement penalty fines and fees.
• Posts notice, order placards on properties performing or allowing violations to occur.
• Prepares and maintains case record for litigation cases or administrative hearings.
• Prepares routine reports for relating to code enforcement cases.
• 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.
• Testifies in court and at administrative proceedings as
• Tracks time spent on job's functions for reporting purposes.

Secondary Functions

• Attends various meetings and workshops as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Two years of college or technical school including courses in criminal justice, administration, construction, building code, public health, planning/zoning, land use regulations, or related areas, and three years of public facing work and experience in the following areas/skillsets: code enforcement, inspection, planning/zoning, investigation, land use, law enforcement, customer service or any related areas. Experience in code enforcement is desirable, OR any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements

• Certification as an AACE Certified Code Enforcement Officer within one year of employment
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check
• Valid Washington State driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Notices

• The City of Burien believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The City of Burien is an Equal Opportunity Employer and assures equal employment practices regardless of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, State or Federal law.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and related experience. Highly qualified candidates may be invited to participate in interviews. Candidates may be asked to respond to supplemental questions in writing and to supply illustrative examples of work. A test may also be administered to assess relevant skills. Additional references may be requested of finalists.
• If you need special accommodation in the application or examination process, please contact Human Resources at (206) 248-5504.
• The City of Burien has a no smoking policy in all City facilities and all City vehicles.