The person in this role will perform professional level code enforcement. The work will involve investigating alleged and reported violations of a wide array of land use and building regulations. The job requires daily contact with property owners, contractors and other King County and Washington State departments with the objective of causing buildings and properties to be brought into compliance with applicable codes.   The Code Enforcement Officer II *conducts meetings to evaluate and resolve code enforcement violations, represents the County at public hearings and neighborhood meetings, performs site inspections, researches property zoning and history, coordinates with the department's attorneys, and prepares reports and legal notices. The job requires excellent record-keeping skills and attention to detail; advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; familiarity with certain legal processes; and the ability to remain calm under pressure. *About the Department of Local Services: King County is the local service provider for the roughly one quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; collectively, these communities would be the second largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivering local services to all unincorporated areas. *  To learn more about the Permitting Division please visit our website at King County Permits{rel="nofollow"}.* * * Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice{rel="nofollow"} in every aspect of our work.  Our commitment to "True North{rel="nofollow"}" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose.  Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike. 

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles{rel="nofollow"} is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

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• Responds to complainants, opens cases, and review on-line complaints for completeness.

Investigate reports of building, zoning, housing, grading, clearing and critical-area violations, including property research, site inspections, assessment of violations, interviews of involved parties, and making written and photographic records for evidence in hearings and trials.

Scrupulously honor commitments made to customers and others.

Communicate on the job in ways that reflect