Code Compliance Specialist

Jefferson County, Washington; Louisville (KY); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off & holidays

Résumé du poste

Jefferson County Public Health is seeking a Code Compliance Specialist to enforce county environmental regulations, including septic and solid waste codes. The ideal candidate is a good communicator who is comfortable in both education and enforcement roles, performing professional code enforcement and handling investigations and hearings.

The position offers a Grade 31 starting pay of $32.98/hour with a full range of $32.98–$40.57/hour, DOE, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement or law-related field with experience involving extensive public contact and field inspections/investigations.
• Associate's degree in law enforcement, paralegal or similar discipline with two years related field experience in code enforcement, including direct public contact in inspection/enforcement areas.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsabilités

• Investigate and resolve complaints related to environmental codes.
• Interpret codes and write notices of violations and staff reports.
• Keep records and prepare documentation for hearings and legal proceedings.
• Interact with property owners and other County and Washington State departments to bring properties into compliance.
• Appear in hearing examiner and legal proceedings as required.

Connaissances

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice / law enforcement / law-related field

Associate's degree in law enforcement / paralegal / related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Description du poste

Code Compliance Specialist

Jefferson County Public Health is hiring a Code Compliance Specialist to enforce county environmental regulations such as, septic and solid waste codes. The ideal candidate is a good communicator that is comfortable in an education and enforcement role. The person in this role will perform professional level code enforcement. This includes investigating and resolving complaints, interpreting codes, writing notices of violations and staff reports, keeping records, and appearing in hearing examiner and legal proceedings. The job requires contact with property owners and other County and Washington State departments with the objective of bringing properties into compliance with applicable codes.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are listed on the job description, please see attached, and are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a criminal justice, law enforcement or law related field with experience in related code compliance involving extensive public contact and field inspections/investigations.


• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in law enforcement, paralegal or similar discipline and two (2) years related field experience in code enforcement, including direct contact with the public in an inspection or enforcement area, building, planning, or environmental sanitation, paralegal, or criminal justice position.


• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hours & Compensation

This is a Grade 31, starting pay typically $32.98/hr. Full hourly range $32.98-$40.57/hr, DOE.

UFCW, 40 hrs/wk with benefits. Full medical benefits, including dental and vision. Retirement provided through Washington State DRS. 11 paid holidays annually; three personal (floating) days; personal time off accruing at an average rate of 21 to 33 days per year based on years of service; and bereavement leave.

Other Details

ADA/EOE

Position will be open until filled. First review September 22, 2026.