6H61
CODE ADMINISTRATOR 1

This is administrative code work of limited scope and difficulty within the City's licensing and inspection agency. Employees in this class are responsible for a variety of administrative projects and activities related to code enforcement. Work includes serving in a liaison capacity and responding to and providing interpretative information pertaining to licensing and inspection policies, procedures, and activities. A significant aspect of the work involves contact with associates, public and private officials, contractors, and community groups as well as the general public.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level technical or administrative manager.

• Employees in this class must perform code administration duties within the scope of a larger code enforcement program which include a variety of non-recurring assignments related to the program area.
• These positions must be located in the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

• Performs a variety of specific projects and activities within program area; may supervise personnel in these activities; expedites processing of sensitive or confidential complaints or inquiries; conducts confidential investigations and/or inspections; represents superior at meetings and conferences; acts as liaison with departmental officials and units.
• Performs a variety of research projects related to code enforcement activities; analyzes code enforcement procedures, practices, and activities; analyzes statistical and narrative reports to evaluate results against established standards; confers with operating personnel in procedural problems; prepares reports of findings, conclusions, and recommendations for use in policy formulation, dispute adjudication, and problem resolution.
• Researches past practices, applicable ordinances, and legal parameters for licensing and inspection activities.
• Provides technical assistance and answers inquiries related to licensing and inspection activities; may serve in a liaison capacity with various community groups; interprets and explains codes, regulations, interpretations and activities to governmental, industrial and commercial officials, community groups and the general public.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the principles and practices of public administration as they relate to a broad program of code enforcement and administration
• the laws, ordinances, regulations and policies pertaining to the enforcement of licensing and inspection codes
• the philosophy, principles and purposes of licensing and inspection ordinances and codes
• administrative and management practices and procedures
• the structure and organization of City government
• the usage of personal computers and software applications commonly used in offices
ABILITY TO:
• coordinate programmatic activities within an assigned area of responsibility
• express and present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
• effectively communicate with and provide service to the public
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of public and private organizations, and the general public
• make decisions among a choice of several alternatives
• read and write English
• make effective oral and written presentations

EDUCATION
• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience in one of the following classes:

• Construction Trades Inspector
• Commercial and Industrial Fire Inspector 2
• Housing and Fire Inspector 3
• Housing and Fire Inspection Supervisor
• L and I Regulatory Enforcement Supervisor
• Zoning Examiner 2
• Housing and Fire Inspector 2
• Administrative Technician

NOTE:

Four years of additional experience in one of the classes listed above may be substituted for four years of the educational requirement.

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.