Code Enforcement Officer I, II or III

Code Enforcement Officer I, II or III - Building

Salary $64,284.00 - $92,331.60 Annually

Location Mason County, WA

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number 202400049

Department Dept of Community Development

Opening Date 10/17/2024

Under general supervision of the Director of Community Development investigate, observe and resolve issues revolving around Mason County’s building and land use codes.  Achieve compliance through effective communications, analyzing and interpreting the applicable code, coordinating investigations with the appropriate field person, determining appropriate enforcement action and pursuing legal remedies through obtaining evidence, photos, information in knowledgeable manner so as present oral and written testimony at trials or hearings.  

Examples of Duties

• Conducts complaint investigations, including field inspections.  Gathers evidence for written reports and coordinates with other field staff for follow-up inspections to assure compliance of violation notices and stop work orders.
• Issues warnings and writes enforcement letters.   Prepares written correspondence, notice and orders and staff reports.  Recommends and coordinates appropriate actions to be taken on a case-by-case basis, establishing time frame for compliance and/or legal action. Issues stop work orders when necessary, monitors compliance, and writes letters to individuals when necessary regarding pending legal action, remedies, and potential citations.
• Work with individuals to review violations, explain requirements and intent of code(s), and explain options and procedures to gain compliance.  Provide direct assistance to the County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and appears as an expert witness in judicial and other hearing proceedings as needed.
• Courteously assists the public with code compliance questions, application forms, and general understanding of requirements.
• Position may be assigned to perform other planning and inspection duties consistent with department needs and education, training and/or licenses and certifications of the incumbent.

Minimum Qualifications

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered.) 

Associate or Bachelor degree in planning, building construction or related field preferred;

Five (5) years experience in building construction, building inspection, plan review, land use, zoning or closely related field or at least three (3) years of pertinent code enforcement experience in zoning, building, or related code compliance activities.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license

Must be certified building, plumbing and/or mechanical inspector or plans examiner by ICC (International Building Code) or possess equivalent ICC issued certifications; Multiple certifications preferred; Salary range dependent upon certifications obtained.   

Range Level I requires one (1) relevant ICC certification, 

Range Level II requires two (2) relevant ICC certifications, 

Range Level III requires three (3) ICC certifications.  

Benefit Information: https://masoncountywa.gov/human-resources/benefit-information.php