Code Enforcement Officer

Overview

This position is open until filled, with first review of applications 1/29/2025. After review, those meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for February 5, 2026. Those who score 70% or higher on the written exam will be invited to an Oral Board interview, tentatively planned for February 12, 2026. Exam and interview dates subject to change depending on City needs and staff availability.

Final scheduling details will be shared with candidates in writing via email.

Under the supervision of the Police Department and in coordination with other City Departments, this position performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of City codes and regulations related to community nuisances, abandoned and junk vehicles, parking violations, animal control, property maintenance, and related areas. The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of duties involved in the investigation and resolution of potential violations, collaborating with residents and businesses to achieve voluntary compliance with codes whenever possible.

The position is required to monitor and respond to calls for assistance.

BASE SALARY RANGE: $32.70 - $39.00 per hour

According to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, candidates will start at the lower end of the range.

This position is eligible for longevity pay, which entitles the employee to a 2% pay increase for every five years employed at the City, to a maximum of 8% after 20+ years. Taking these numbers into account, the salary for this position could ultimately range from $32.70 - $42.12 per hour, with the upper pay appropriate for an employee who had 20+ years of longevity with the City of Sequim.

This position falls under the City of Sequim Civil Service Program, which requires the incumbent to successfully pass a police background investigation, which may include a medical examination, polygraph and psychological exam.

• Working under a limited commission granted by the Chief of Police, the Code Enforcement Officer receives, investigates, and resolves a range of questions, complaints, violations and issues related to City code requirements.
• Responds to and investigates complaints of potential code violations; compares facts to code requirements; contacts individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolution; interviews complainants, witnesses and violators.
• Coordinates activities with local, state and federal agencies as appropriate; works with other City departments such as Community Development, Finance, and Public Works staff as needed for subject matter expertise on applicable codes.
• Conducts on-site visits to ensure compliance with applicable municipal codes and ordinances, with the expertise of other staff as needed; creates and maintains comprehensive records of visits and investigations, including photographs, documenting phone calls, emails and written correspondence; conducts follow-up inspections and verifies compliance.
• Coordinates the process and issues “notice of warning and violations” on behalf of the City, in collaboration with the relevant department to ensure legal and timely actions and appropriate process.
• Works with the City Attorney’s office to resolve challenging cases; prepares documentation, presents evidence, provides testimony and recommends dispositions to the court as required.
• May enforce the City’s sign code as it pertains to temporary signage; investigates questions and complaints regarding possible violations of sign code and takes appropriate code enforcement actions as necessary.
• Serves as a resource for City staff and residents regarding code requirements.
• Prepares correspondence relating to the status of code enforcement activities.
• Communicates with residents, neighborhood/homeowner associations, City Council, other agencies, and the public regarding City code, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority.
• Assists in ongoing development of performance metrics for the City’s Code Compliance Program to reflect awareness of private property rights and evaluate the effectiveness of the program; proposes amendments to enforcement procedures that would enhance the City's enforcement capabilities.
• Pro-actively explains and makes presentations to community groups and businesses; promotes, organizes and assists neighborhood groups to form cooperative self-help clean-up projects and programs.
• Drafts and distributes, with assistance from other departments, a variety of correspondence, notices, flyers, media releases and reports relating to code compliance issues and actions.
• Monitors activities in the public and private sectors of the City on a periodic basis by scheduling ongoing field investigations to pro-actively maintain compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Responds to and investigates complaints regarding violations of City ordinances and regulations; conducts field…