Code Enforcement Officer

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The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

Work as the Code Enforcement Officer is carried out independently under the supervision of the Development Services Center Manager. The Code Compliance Officer administers and implements the City's code compliance process to identify potential or existing violations. This includes investigating, analyzing, and resolving issues related to permits or licensing, and oversight of investigations of City building codes, land use codes, and Public Works standards. Efforts are coordinated with other departments including Police, Fire, Finance, the City Attorney and the Prosecutor.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections of properties and structures within the city to ensure they meet the applicable municipal codes and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce all aspects of the City's codes and ordinances, and conduct follow-up inspections to resolve violation cases, whether through voluntary compliance, corrective actions, notices of violation, or stop work orders.
• Provides information about City codes, laws, and ordinances.
• Address and examine complaints and reports of potential violations of City codes.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and case information, and present evidence at appeal hearings and / or legal proceedings. Testify in court and administrative proceedings if necessary.
• Coordinate enforcement efforts with other departments, jurisdictions, or regulatory agencies.
• Tracks all violations via the City's customer service request portal and keeps detailed files on each violation.
• Provides guidance on code enforcement policy questions, including proposed amendments to the City code related to enforcement. May assist in preparing materials for Council review.
• Regularly conducts city "sweeps" to verify compliance with regulations, promoting safety and order in the city.
• Attends various meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed.

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This class description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, and the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the job.

Please review the Code Enforcement Officer job description for more information about the knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, and physical requirements.

Benefits

Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes :

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