Code Enforcement Inspector

Posting :
Posting Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: ISD
Vacancies: 1
Salary: $65,000 – $72,000 annual, paid hourly
Grade: N/A
Hours: 35 hours a week, one late day
Shift: Day
Position Type: Non-union, Full-time, non-exempt

A desirable place to live, work, and visit, the City of Everett prides itself on its progress while remaining dedicated to future possibilities. Home to over 50,000 residents, Everett is known for its rich culture, diverse population, and welcoming atmosphere. A once industrial City, Everett is now recognized as a melting pot for residents and newcomers alike.

Under supervision of the Director of Inspectional Services, the Code Enforcement Inspector performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City's code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, property maintenance, general inspection of homes, abandoned vehicles, noise abatement, and other matters of public concern;

investigates violations and initiates procedures to abate violations and obtain compliance including issuing notices of violations, citations, and other correspondence specifying necessary corrective actions, compliance, and compliance dates; serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions.

Incumbents at this level are expected to become fully knowledgeable of the assigned area and learn to perform the full range of code enforcement investigative work. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs a variety of field and office work in support of the City’s code enforcement program; enforces compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations including those pertaining to land use matters, building, housing, health and safety, property maintenance, mobile home parks, and other matters of public concern.
• Receives and responds to citizen complaints and reports from other agencies and departments on violations of City zoning and related municipal codes and ordinances as well as State regulations; conducts investigations; interviews complainant and witnesses; inspects residential, commercial, and industrial properties for code violations; attempts to make contact with property owners or tenants in order to resolve violations and effectively work toward compliance;
  
  issues and posts warning notices, notices of violation, corrective notices, orders to comply, and related documentation for code violations; schedules and performs all follow-up functions to gain compliance including letters, inspections, calls, meetings, discussions, and negotiations to ensure compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances; prepares requests for legal action; issues administrative and misdemeanor criminal citations as necessary.
• Maintains accurate documentation and case files on all investigations, inspections, enforcement actions, and other job-related activities including accurate and detailed information regarding code enforcement activity to substantiate violations; establishes and maintains a case management system.
• Prepares and provides documentation and evidence in support of legal actions taken by the City; appears in court as necessary; testifies at hearings and in court proceedings as required.
• Prepares a variety of written reports, memos, and correspondence related to enforcement activities.
• Proactively patrols…