Code Compliance Manager

The Code Compliance team, a division of the City’s Community and Economic Development Department, is recruiting for a Code Compliance Manager. The Code Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the city’s code compliance activities, ensuring efficient and effective enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances, and all applicable regulations. This position will direct the daily operations of the code compliance division, supervise staff, and provide leadership on complex code enforcement issues, including conducting inspections, interpreting codes, and ensuring legal compliance. The Code Compliance Manager will collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, and the public to maintain and improve community standards and safety.
Minimum Requirements

education, experience, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, building technology, public safety or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in planning, building, engineering, public safety or related field.
• Or minimum 9 years of relevant education and experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 4% of the employee’s salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two “personal” holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

Telework Program
The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage the operations for the code compliance division, including case intake, investigations, enforcement, and resolution.
• Design, implement, and refine enforcement strategies and procedures to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and consistency.
• Interpret and apply municipal, state, and federal codes related to land use, utility, right-of-way, building, environmental, health, safety, nuisance, and property maintenance.
• Oversee the review of incoming complaints; ensure equitable, timely, and due process-compliant resolutions.
• Oversee the coordination of enforcement actions including warnings, notices of violation, corrective orders, and civil infractions; represent the City in hearings or legal proceedings when required.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Legal, Police, Public Works, Parks) on complex or multi-agency compliance cases, including city wide programs related to housing and vacant buildings.
• Maintain accurate records, case files, and reports; ensure documentation supports regulatory and legal requirements.
• Lead community outreach, public education, and proactive engagement efforts to encourage voluntary compliance and build public trust.
• Monitor compliance trends; identify systemic issues and recommend updates to ordinances, policies, or procedures.
• Represent the department in City Council meetings, public hearings, community events, and inter-agency forums.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries and concerns from the public, elected officials, and partners.
• Stay informed on evolving code enforcement practices, legal precedents, and digital tools that enhance program delivery.
• Provide opportunities for professional development to staff.
• Evaluate employee performance; conduct consistent staff and 1:1 check in meetings with direct reports.
• Delegate, review and ensure timely completion of duties of assigned staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of department goals that support the City’s Mission and Business Plan.
• Train staff; set specific and measurable standards and goals.
• Evaluate code compliance operations within the division to improve service, productivity, and efficiency, and resolve work-related complaints and issues that cannot be addressed by staff.
• Ensure assigned staff regularly evaluate and recognize staff.
• Initiate hiring process and coordinate the onboarding and training of new employees.
• Prepare budgets, monitor, and approve expenditures and capital purchases, (submit periodic budget updates and monitor assigned performance measures).
• Assist in the development and updating of City policies, ensure proper interpretation and administration of policies by staff.
• Create an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by welcoming and meeting the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Use progressive discipline when appropriate with guidance from a Director/ Administrator.

• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Please consider visiting the City of Renton’s Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton
The City has adopted an anonymous Application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Accommodation: Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact sjacobs@rentonwa.gov at least 2 business days prior to the need.

Communication from the City of Renton:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.
Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.