Code Specialist II

Job Appointment

This recruitment could be used to fill regular, limited duration, or temporary appointments.

Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Work hours will vary to meet business needs.

Various Locations. Hybrid – Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, .

Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefit for this position.

This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

AFSCME-189. To view this labor agreement, please .

Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are an AFSCME-189 represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.

• Entry: $31.98
• 6 Mo: $34.70
• 1 Year: $36.70

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a résumé.

The City of Portland is seeking individuals with strong organization, communication, and customer service skills to serve as a Code Specialist II. The Code Specialist will oversee compliance and enforcement of City of Portland administrative rules and codes pertaining to their applicable bureaus or programs.

• Apply and enforce City codes, policies, and regulations fairly and consistently, using good judgment and an equity lens to reduce barriers and avoid unnecessary harm.
• Respond to complaints and concerns by listening carefully, visiting sites, researching information, and working with affected parties to address violations.
• Inspect premises to ensure work follows permit requirements, approved plans, and/or City rules, and clearly explain findings and next steps in a respectful way.
• Review codes, plans, permits, and related documents to help customers understand requirements and succeed in meeting them.
• Emphasize education, problem solving, and voluntary compliance by developing practical solutions that consider different community needs and circumstances.
• Answer questions and meet with residents, developers, businesses, and City staff to provide clear, accessible information and culturally responsive service.
• Collaborate with other City bureaus, outside agencies, and community partners to coordinate responses and support equitable outcomes.
• Manage and track cases, write clear and professional notices and letters, and maintain accurate records in an online system.
• Represent the City at code hearings when needed.

• Collaborative: Values partnership. Develops and supports relationships to get things done. Able to build strong relationships with community organizations, residents, businesses, industry organizations, work groups, and cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions.
• DEI Focused: Committed to using equity and inclusion concepts to guide and inform our work and its outcomes.
• Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team‑oriented, and empathetic. Has strong interpersonal skills.

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We’ll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Meeting Registration: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./NegQ

Please note:

AI Note taking apps will not be allowed into virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If you need accommodations as defined by the American Disabilities Act, then please contact the Recruiter for assistance.

Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

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