Code Specialist II

Code Specialist II – City of Portland

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The City of Portland seeks 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 administrative rules and codes pertaining to the applicable bureaus or programs.

Code Specialists II perform on‑site compliance assessments, investigations, and enforce decisions of hearings and reviews. They engage in extensive public communications and interactions and work independently under the direction of a manager.

• Apply and enforce city codes, policies, and regulations fairly using good judgment and an equity lens.
• Respond to complaints by visiting sites, researching information, and working with affected parties to address violations.
• Inspect premises to ensure work follows permit requirements, approved plans, and city rules, and explain findings and next steps respectfully.
• 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 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 notices and letters, and maintain accurate records in an online system.
• Represent the city at code hearings when needed.

• Collaborative:
  Values partnership and builds strong relationships with community organizations, residents, businesses, industry groups, and cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Solutions‑Oriented:
  Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions.
• DEI Focused:
  Committed to using equity and inclusion concepts to guide work and outcomes.
• Emotionally Intelligent:
  Motivated, passionate, team‑oriented, and empathetic with strong interpersonal skills.

Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter. The session will cover the position duties and responsibilities, day‑to‑day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions.

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

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• AI Notetaking apps will not be allowed in virtual sessions hosted by the Bureau of Human Resources Recruitment Team. If accommodations are needed as defined by the American Disabilities Act, contact the recruiter for assistance.

• Experience interpreting, explaining, and applying rules, laws, codes, and policies in a regulated environment or public agency setting.
• Experience providing clear and concise oral and written communication to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data, including using modern database systems to accurately input data, generate notices, and manage case workloads.
• Experience building effective working relations with diverse communities, stakeholders, and/or coworkers.
• Ability to evaluate enforcement actions and apply solutions that are appropriate, fair, and mindful of potential community impacts.
• Ability to remain calm and professional when working with staff and the public to resolve disputes or problems.

• A valid state driver license and an acceptable driving record at time of hire.

• Step 1: Apply online between December 29, 2025 – January 12, 2026.
• Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation – Week of January 12, 2026.
• Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List – Week of January 19, 2026.
• Step 4: Survey of Interest – As needed.
• Step 5: Selection Process – As needed.
• Step 6: Offer of Employment – TBD.
• Step 7: Pre‑Employment Exam – Preplacement Physical Examination – TBD.
• Step 8: Start Date – TBD.

• Required: Résumé (do not include age, DOB, or schooling dates unless requested); supplemental questions.
• Optional: Veteran’s Preference documents (e.g., DD‑214, VA Benefit Letter).

Do not attach cover letters or additional documents. Submit all applications via the City’s online portal by the closing date and time. E‑mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

• City of Portland Core Values
• Recruitment Process – Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity Employer