What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Specialist III - Right of Way Compliance Group position at City of Portland?
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, an alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave PORTLAND OR 97204
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: AFSCME 189
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Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
A Code Specialist III is a lead for PBOT’s Right of Way Compliance group. They provide training and leadership for the group, as well as performing high-level and often complex code compliance work.
About the division/bureau:
The Utility Management and Compliance Division ensures safe, efficient, and equitable mobility for all users of the public right-of-way by overseeing the restoration of PBOT assets, managing utility infrastructure, and enforcing compliance with permit conditions, city codes, and administrative rules.What you’ll get to do:
- Respond to customer and public inquiries and complaints; explain and interpret codes, policies, standards, fees, and procedures to members of the public, contractors, engineers, architects, and other public or utility organization employees to resolve problems, improve their understanding of City programs and to ensure adherence to procedures in complex technical matters.
- Review a variety of plans and applications, e.g., traffic and parking control, utility services, and street improvement plans for conformance to regulations and standards to ensure public safety using knowledge of codes, master plans, and accepted practices; ensure compliance with all related codes or administrative rules.
- Through independent onsite visits, collect field data, verify conditions, take measurements, note potential or developing problems, and make recommendations of needed actions based on code or administrative rules.
- Compose and maintain records for proper evaluation and documentation of code enforcement case management; prepare cases for fee assessments and code hearings.
- Develops and implements special code enforcement projects for the work unit, including designing work approaches and appropriate policies and procedures as directed.
- Oversees the work of contractors; issues work orders as necessary; administers transactions with and monitors the performance of contractors.
- Resolves policy and procedure questions; writes training and informational materials.
- Provides lead direction to code specialist staff as formally assigned, including scheduling, coordinating, assigning, reviewing, and overseeing the completion of a variety of work; trains other employees; may provide input to performance evaluation.
An Ideal Candidate:
An ideal candidate will have at least one year of lead/supervisory experience, as well as experience in code enforcement, inspections, or related work
Who you are:- An experienced leader: this position will require the ability to monitor and lead a diverse staff that are responsible for a wide range of responsibilities both in the field and in the office. Effective leadership and communication skills are vital.
- An excellent communicator: this position requires being able to communicate complex technical information and city codes to a wide variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing
- Relationship Builder: an outgoing professional who values building trust partnerships and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives effectively.
- Problem solver: you will work as a liaison between the Compliance group and a variety of stakeholders: other divisions or groups within the city, private or public agencies as well as members of the public. You can use “outside the box” thinking to resolve issues and complex issues while adhering to established codes, policies, and procedures.
- Level-headed: able to maintain professionalism in situations in which there may be high levels of tension, disagreement and verbal abuse.
- Organized: you must have the ability to maintain multiple projects and caseloads. The ability to be able to triage, prioritize and organize work independently is vital.
Although Not Required, you may:
- Be fluent in two or more languages
- Have a degree in public works administration, engineering, or related field
Code Specialist III positions are also located in the following bureaus:
- Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D)
- Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)
The eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in Portland Permitting & Development and Portland Parks & Recreation.
Have a question?Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience acting as an equitable leader within a diverse, team-oriented work environment by promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability including coaching, mentoring, and developing performance with staff.
- Experience in clearly presenting technical information in various forms, including written oral, and graphic.
- Experience in conducting inspections, audits, or code enforcement activities.
- Ability to read and interpret complex permits, maps, and other technical documents;
- Ability to operate a variety of investigative equipment; apply field discretion to assess violations and develop solutions; remain calm and professional during verbal abuse or threats.
Applicant must also possess:
A Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving recordSTEP 1: Apply online between January 27 - February 10, 2025
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 6: Start Date:
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Salary : $33 - $44
