CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Job Description:

CODE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Description

OVERVIEW

This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly specialized and impactful office support role at the heart of civil code enforcement. As an advanced Office Specialist supporting the Department of Community Development and the Kitsap Nuisance Abatement TEAM (KNAT), you will play a critical role in ensuring that enforcement actions are accurate, timely, lawful, and effective. Your work directly supports the integrity of the legal enforcement process and contributes to the safety, livability, and regulatory compliance of unincorporated Kitsap County.

If you are seeking a part time role where your organizational expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to public service make a visible difference in the community, this position offers a great opportunity.

As the Code Compliance Specialist, you will:

• Support and drive enforcement operations by assisting code enforcement staff and KNAT members with case preparation, coordination, scoring, hearings, abatements, and trial-related activities across multiple concurrent cases.
  
• Oversee case file management by preparing, organizing, assembling, and maintaining enforcement records while ensuring compliance with local, State, and Federal rules, deadlines, and mandatory timelines.
  
• Ensure legal accuracy and procedural compliance by preparing notices, orders, liens, citations, correspondence, and other enforcement documents; coordinating approvals; documenting service or posting; and confirming timely filing.
  
• Maintain real-time case tracking and data integrity by updating SmartGov and other electronic or physical databases to reflect current case status and enforcement actions.
  
• Coordinate communication and public interaction by responding to citizen CRMs, addressing staff and public inquiries, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings or consultations between enforcement staff and involved parties.
  
• Navigate complex work independently,exercising discretion under limited supervision in a legally regulated environment.
  

What You Bring
Professional Credentials / Licensing

• Preferred certification as an American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE) Enforcement Officer or Administrator.
  
• Preferred certification as a National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
  

Technical / Industry Background

• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative, clerical, or specialized office experience, ensuring readiness for complex office operations.
  
• Preferredexperience of at least one (1) year in civil or criminal enforcement support.
  
• Preferred experience providing clerical support for an enforcement agency or working within a governmental permitting and enforcement environment.
  
• Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to six months of experience.
  

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Clear, professional oral and written communication skills, including correct English usage and familiarity with legal terminology.
  
• Demonstrated discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when interacting with staff, team members, and individuals undergoing enforcement actions.
  

Organizational & Performance Strengths

• High attention to detail with the capacity to perform accurately under pressure and amid frequent interruptions.
  
• Proficiency with SmartGov, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn and work across multiple databases and record systems.
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enforcement actions within a legal or regulatory setting.
  
• Experience with court proceedings and legal filings, to include JIS and Odessy systems.
  

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Code%20Compliance%20Office%20Support%20Specialist.pdf
For more information about Community Development: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/dcd

Work hours for this position are 16 hours a week. Working days/hours will be determined at time of hire.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply : This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
• Criminal Conviction Standards:
  • The successful incumbent will or may have access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are for 16 hours a week. Working days/hours will be determined at time of hire.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

No medical benefits are offered with this position.

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year, 1 additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.

Vacation Leave
This position is credited with 19.2 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 3.2 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 2 years: 4 hours per month
Upon completion of 5 years: 5.33 hours per month
Upon completion of 10 years: 6.67 hours per month

Sick Leave
This position will be credited with 19.2 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 3.2 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 2/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$25.91 - $33.15 Hourly