Code Enforcement Officer

The City of Ellensburg Police Department has a vacancy for a full-time Code Enforcement Officer.

This position performs the full range of duties related to enforcement of Ellensburg City Codes and state laws, including but not limited to issuing citations, recordkeeping and correspondence, customer service, and other administrative/support tasks for the Department. There is regular interaction with emotional, angry people and most work is performed independently with little direction.

Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security; Medical/Dental/Life/ Disability Insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and employee choice days. Represented by Office & Professional Employee Union, Local #8 (OPEIU).

Regular City OPEIU applicants, covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement between City of Ellensburg & OPEIU, that apply by the internal closing date will be given first consideration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Must be at least 18 years old

Two (2) years of experience performing duties that require similar skills such as enforcement of policies, rules, or regulations, administrative tasks, and customer service.

Please note: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of the above requirements as determined by management.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must agree to a credit check and be in good credit standing having no debts currently assigned to collections with a history that reflects no pattern of credit instability. The applicant must not have a pending garnishment or judgment which may cause undue hardship while employed with this agency, with the exception of child support. The hiring authority shall consider the status of applicant’s credit history on a case-by-case basis. Prior to hire, the candidate is required to pass a background which includes finger printing and a polygraph exam.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Valid Washington State driver’s license by date of hire; must be able to maintain an insurable driving record.

Able to obtain Washington State certification for Access terminal within six (6) months of hire.

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: This is a Civil Service Position. Applicants who submit a completed City of Ellensburg application by the closing date must compete in a written examination. Successful candidates will proceed to an oral board. The award of future vacancies will be made from an eligibility list established by the Ellensburg Civil Service Commission. If you submit an application by the closing date, you will be contacted with information on the day/time you will be required to attend the test. Picture ID will be required at the time of the test.

Salary: $3,946-$4,932/month plus benefits

To view a complete job description with detailed duties, responsibilities, and necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities and information on how to apply, visit the employment section of our website at www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us. This position closes 10/21/24. EOE.