Public Works Code Compliance Officer

Please note: Application may not be accepted if it is incomplete. Adding your resume and/or cover letter in lieu of the application may not be accepted as well.

Recruitment information: First review will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm.

Default schedule will be the following: 5/8's Mon - Fri flexible from 7:00 to 3:30 or 7:30 to 4:00. This role will be onsite for the first six months, with opportunities to work a hybrid schedule thereafter (one day a week).

The City of Bothell is looking for a Code Compliance Officer to join our Public Works Department. This position is responsible for regulatory enforcement associated with City of Bothell Stormwater, Streets, Sewer, and Water systems.

What will you do in this position?

• Process and investigate complaints submitted to the City.

• Interact with individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for resolving compliance issues.

• Serve as a resource for City staff and the Bothell community regarding code requirements and general inquires.

• Prepare documents, evidence, reports and background data.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.

• Streamline workflows and coordinate effectively with team members.

• Evaluate and prioritize various tasks, projects, and demands.

• Work together with the Bothell community and city departments to cultivate strong and successful partnerships.

To read the full job description and review the minimum qualifications, click here.

About City of Bothell: 

The City is comprised of 13.6 square miles within both King and Snohomish Counties and is home to 51,760 people (2025). This figure is projected to grow to nearly 75,000 over the next 20 years in tandem with Bothell’s increasingly vibrant downtown and life sciences employment cluster near the I-405 corridor.Learn more about the City’s Organizational Values and the Bothell’s City Council 2040 Vision and Strategic Priorities.Learn more about the City of Bothell's Public Works Department here!We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives. The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to [email protected].

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI at Bothell Webpage.

Why Bothell? Bothell offers a career-enriching opportunity to apply your skills and experience in a way that has a positive effect on the community. We encourage professional growth and for employees to “think outside the box”. We value work-life balance and provide paid vacation and sick leave benefits. We offer ample time off including 11 paid holidays as well as 2 personal holidays. As an

employee, you have access to a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision for you and your family. We also offer life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation for retirement. Commute trip reduction, alternative work schedules, flexible work environment, and hybrid work options are available when appropriate. The City of Bothell creates an environment that supports wellness practices which enhance the quality of life for City employees, and encourage and incentivize participation in an employee wellness program. As a result, the City is a recipient of the Association of Washington Cities WellCity Award.

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