Code Compliance Manager - Renton, WA

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 ...

Job description

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.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check and background check.

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.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

For additional information and to apply see Code Compliance Manager | Job Details tab | Career Pages

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:

• Work is performed in an office environment (and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally).
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud.
• Noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Night meetings may be required.

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