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Position Description

The City of Seattle's Department of Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS), Consumer Protection Division (CPD) is seeking a collaborative, accountable, and customer service-oriented professional to serve as Deputy Division Director for Operations and Enforcement.
CPD is a diverse team of 46 employees with an $11 million budget and is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with regulatory and business licensing and tax requirements as found in Seattle Municipal Code Titles 5, 6, and 7. Regulated industries include short term rentals, towing, taxi, for-hire, and transportation network companies, adult entertainment, recreational cannabis, and the nightlife industry. CPD also ensures compliance with City business licensing and tax requirements and ensures compliance with the City’s weights and measures code. CPD promotes public safety, protects consumers, and enhances the quality of life for Seattle residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Deputy Division Director for Operations and Enforcement is a confident leader, problem solver and collaborator and serves as a key advisor to the Director of CPD. The Deputy oversees the enforcement team comprised of special police-commissioned license and standard inspectors and supervisors and is an excellent people manager and team builder. The Deputy has a strong background in regulatory compliance and enforcement, has demonstrated experience planning and operationalizing programs and procedures, and is able to manage and coordinate multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced and technical environment. In addition, the Deputy has excellent communication and customer service skills and regularly interacts with the FAS Director's Office, other FAS divisions, City departments, Mayor and City Council staff, county and state agencies, and private sector stakeholders involved in City and regional regulatory activities. The Deputy reports to the Director of CPD and is a member of the division's leadership team.
About Us:
Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization (Download PDF reader) comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness (Download PDF reader) for all employees.

Job Responsibilities

Build and maintain a great team. Manage three supervisors/managers who oversee teams of 6-8 Licenses and Standards Inspectors. Grow a staff culture that forges teamwork, collaboration, and accountability. Serve as a mentor and coach to staff and manage their performance.
Effectively manage regulatory operations in a fast-paced environment. Establish the priorities for the section, develop and track projects and work plans, and monitor and shift staff resources as needed to meet critical deadlines. Coordinate multiple technical regulatory programs, including community canvassing and business inspections.
Provide excellent customer service. Work closely with CPD staff and leadership, Director's Office, FAS divisions and with CPD’s customers and stakeholders. Serve as a key representative for CPD and communicate clearly and respectfully to a professional and culturally diverse workforce as well as with executives, community-based groups, vendors, and other government agencies.
Serve as key advisor. Provide operational strategic advice and recommendations to the CPD Director and department management on policy, program, process, and financial issues. Communicate and advocate for regulatory enforcement improvements, and prepare, edit, and present to the CPD Director, Department Executive Team and other key stakeholders issue papers on a variety of regulatory enforcement topics. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Provide Policy, Program, and Business Process Analytics. Develop operational policies, programs, and business processes via legislation, director's rules, or standard operating procedures. Recommend funding and fee setting options. Assess and recommend business process improvements to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency of the section.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 
  Bachelor's degree in public administration, management, business administration, political science, economics, statistics, or other related fields.
• Three (3) years of experience supervising or leading an operational team of at least six people with emphasis in coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Five (5) years of experience with regulatory compliance and code enforcement or a closely related field.

Equivalency:
Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.
Desired Qualifications

• Committed to the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative, the elimination of racial disparities and achievement of racial equity in Seattle.
• Additional years of experience leading an operational team.
• Experience working with diverse customers.
• Demonstrated experience as a key advisor to an executive level position.

The ideal candidate Is a forward thinking, inclusive, results-oriented leader with experience managing in a regulatory environment. He or she will have experience building strong teams and fostering an inclusive workplace culture with the ability to navigate difficult conversations and empower others.

Additional Information

COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
Work Environment
This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.
FAS supports the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative to end institutionalized racism by eliminating barriers to access, providing the staff and public with opportunities for growth, and developing equitable access to the programs and services we offer. If you share those values and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position.
To Apply:
Please submit an online application, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience, and a current resume in order to be considered for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Finalists may be required to undergo a background check.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

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CITY OF SEATTLE

Licenses & Standards Inspector

SALARY: $38.37 - $44.79 Hourly
LOCATION: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
JOB TYPE: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
SHIFT: Day
DEPARTMENT: Facilities and Administrative Services
BARGAINING UNIT: Teamsters, Local 763 - Inspectors
CLOSING DATE 11/08/22 04:00 PM Pacific Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) is seeking diverse candidates with strong analytical skills, good judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills for two Licenses & Standards Inspector positions. In this exciting role, you will engage in all aspects of inspector field work, including taxicab, limousine, and Transportation Network Company (TNC) enforcement; weights and measures inspection; regulatory code inspection; business license and tax enforcement; and nightlife activity and noise code compliance.

Work will be performed across Seattle communities and in a multicultural workplace with diverse colleagues and customers, emphasizing communication for cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness in support of department goals to promote diversity and social justice. This role involves extensive field work and a varied schedule that will include nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Us:
Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct inspections and enforce business and regulatory license codes throughout the city of Seattle. Regulated industries including Short Term Rentals, Cannabis, Taxi and Transportation Network Company operators, Pawnshops, Adult Entertainment, Private Property Impound and more.

Conduct periodic inspections and tests on commercial weighing and measuring devices (fuel dispensers, scales, fuel delivery trucks, and taxi meters); check accuracy of price scanning systems at retail stores; inspect packaged goods for accurate net contents declarations, proper method of sale declarations, and complete and accurate product labels.

Investigate business and commercial activities for violations of business license and tax requirements. Contact and/or visit businesses as needed to ensure compliance. Issue notices, citations, and criminal complaints when needed for violations of the code.

Communicate with and educate local business owners and the public about regulatory requirements; complete daily work logs and periodic activity reports; develop and present cases to the Law Department and testify as a witness on behalf of the City. Inspectors strive for voluntary compliance through outreach and education, but also issue citations with monetary penalties and license actions, and/or file criminal complaints for code violations.

Weekend and evening work may include teamwork with other departments and agencies with visits to nightclubs, bars, adult entertainment establishments, musical festivals, and mobile vending businesses. Noise code enforcement may include taking decibel readings using a certified Type II Sound Meter in response to noise complaints.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires at least two (2) years of code interpretation and enforcement or full-time work experience in credit and collections, or other fields directly related to business management and code compliance.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington States driver's license.
• Special Police Commission.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Inspectors drive special purpose trucks in heavy traffic on downtown city streets and must be able to lift and use test weights and measures weighing up to 50 pounds and push a cart loaded with up to 500 pounds of test weights.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to walk and drive in all types of weather.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working with the public in potentially hazardous/abusive situations.
• May require working around hazardous/toxic chemicals.
• Depending on the shift and planned duties, the Inspector may work alone, in pairs, or on teams with other Inspectors.
• Required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• A commitment to the City’s RSJI Initiative – to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity in Seattle.
• Experience working in code enforcement, legal analysis, investigation, or a similar role requiring strong research and analytical skills and public interaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex laws and regulatory policies.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with difficult and aggressive persons in industry and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and meet frequent deadlines.
• Strong team orientation coupled with the ability to work well independently.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: For optimal consideration, we encourage you to include a cover letter and resume with your application. We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work.

COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.

Work Environment
This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.

Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Special Police Commission:
Employment is contingent on successfully passing an extensive background check for a Special Police Commission and maintaining the commission through an annual renewal process.

Why work at the City of Seattle?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.37 - $44.79 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98104: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98104

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Position Description

The Consumer Protection Division (CPD) is seeking diverse candidates with strong analytical skills, good judgment, and excellent interpersonal skills for two Licenses & Standards Inspector positions. In this exciting role, you will engage in all aspects of inspector field work, including taxicab, limousine, and Transportation Network Company (TNC) enforcement; weights and measures inspection; regulatory code inspection; business license and tax enforcement; and nightlife activity and noise code compliance.
Work will be performed across Seattle communities and in a multicultural workplace with diverse colleagues and customers, emphasizing communication for cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness in support of department goals to promote diversity and social justice. This role involves extensive field work and a varied schedule that will include nights, weekends, and holidays.
About Us:
Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a?dynamic organization (Download PDF reader) comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an?exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to?promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness (Download PDF reader)?for all employees.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct inspections and enforce business and regulatory license codes throughout the city of Seattle. Regulated industries including Short Term Rentals, Cannabis, Taxi and Transportation Network Company operators, Pawnshops, Adult Entertainment, Private Property Impound and more.
Conduct periodic inspections and tests on commercial weighing and measuring devices (fuel dispensers, scales, fuel delivery trucks, and taxi meters); check accuracy of price scanning systems at retail stores; inspect packaged goods for accurate net contents declarations, proper method of sale declarations, and complete and accurate product labels.
Investigate business and commercial activities for violations of business license and tax requirements. Contact and/or visit businesses as needed to ensure compliance. Issue notices, citations, and criminal complaints when needed for violations of the code.
Communicate with and educate local business owners and the public about regulatory requirements; complete daily work logs and periodic activity reports; develop and present cases to the Law Department and testify as a witness on behalf of the City. Inspectors strive for voluntary compliance through outreach and education, but also issue citations with monetary penalties and license actions, and/or file criminal complaints for code violations.
Weekend and evening work may include teamwork with other departments and agencies with visits to nightclubs, bars, adult entertainment establishments, musical festivals, and mobile vending businesses. Noise code enforcement may include taking decibel readings using a certified Type II Sound Meter in response to noise complaints.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires at least two (2) years of code interpretation and enforcement or full-time work experience in credit and collections, or other fields directly related to business management and code compliance.
(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)
License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington States driver's license.
• Special Police Commission.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Inspectors drive special purpose trucks in heavy traffic on downtown city streets and must be able to lift and use test weights and measures weighing up to 50 pounds and push a cart loaded with up to 500 pounds of test weights.
• Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Required to walk and drive in all types of weather.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires working with the public in potentially hazardous/abusive situations.
• May require working around hazardous/toxic chemicals.
• Depending on the shift and planned duties, the Inspector may work alone, in pairs, or on teams with other Inspectors.
• Required to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The most competitive candidates will possess:

• A commitment to the City’s RSJI Initiative – to eliminate racial disparities and achieve racial equity in Seattle.
• Experience working in code enforcement, legal analysis, investigation, or a similar role requiring strong research and analytical skills and public interaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex laws and regulatory policies.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with difficult and aggressive persons in industry and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently and meet frequent deadlines.
• Strong team orientation coupled with the ability to work well independently.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Additional Information

TO APPLY: For optimal consideration, we encourage you to include a cover letter and resume with your application. We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work.
COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
Work Environment
This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.
Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
Special Police Commission:
Employment is contingent on successfully passing an extensive background check for a Special Police Commission and maintaining the commission through an annual renewal process. For more information on the requirement for the Special Police Commission go to: http://www.seattle.gov/police/jobs/hiring/qualifications.htm.
Why work at the City of Seattle?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Explore City of Seattle –Benefits at a Glance (Download PDF reader) for more information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

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Position Description

The Department of Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS), Consumer Protection Division (CPD), is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Regulatory Licensing and Customer Service Representative. This position works as part of a team and supports 21 regulatory licenses, such as adult entertainment, short-term rentals, recreational cannabis, false alarm billing, public parking lots and garages, public impounds, and more. In addition, this position is responsible for conducting taxicab, for hire vehicle, limousine, and transportation network company (TNC) vehicle licensing for Seattle and King County vehicles. This position is fast paced and works under strict deadlines and is responsible for interacting with a high volume of licensees and processing a high volume of paperwork.
Work will be performed in a multicultural workplace and with diverse licensees. The division emphasizes strong, collaborative communication and inclusiveness in support of department goals to promote diversity and social justice.
Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization (Download PDF reader) comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness (Download PDF reader) for all employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Issue and renew regulatory licenses; review and audit documents to ensure Seattle Municipal Code (SMC) regulations and ordinance requirements are met.
• Explain the rules and regulations of the SMC.
• Perform calculations to determine appropriate regulatory licensing fees and penalties, due dates, and other associated fees.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints; research problems; explain department and program requirements, policies, processes, procedures, rates, fees, penalties, and due dates; answer licensee questions regarding regulatory license invoices; refer complaints to appropriate personnel for dispositioning and/or follow-up as required.
• Digitally navigate licensees through creating accounts and performing work in the Seattle Services Portal.
• Maintain accurate account information across several divisional databases, maintain statistical records and generate reports as required; update digital files to ensure data integrity.
• Research and allocate payments that are received without identifying paperwork.
• Process in person payments for regulatory licenses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 
  Requires a minimum of one year of clerical experience involving customer service, public contact, and experience in a billing process.

(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)
Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Comfortable learning new software and technology systems.
• Experience working with diverse communities where English may not be their preferred language.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and multicultural team.
• Ability to research and interpret Seattle Municipal Code or similar legislative documents.
• Strong skills in multi-tasking competing priorities.
• Excellent customer service and phone etiquette; ability to work with upset/angry individuals.
• Prior experience working at a service counter in a comparable work environment (shifting deadlines and priorities; potentially hostile individuals) is highly desired.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work is performed in an office environment or remotely.
• Work involves dealing directly with licensees who may be upset, angry and/or abusive.
• May be required to work outside of normal shift in the event of an emergency, such as an unscheduled power outage.

Additional Information

Application Process
For optimal consideration, we encourage you to include a cover letter and resume with your application. We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work.
A written test will be administered as part of the selection process to the most qualified applicants with experience that most closely matches the duties of this position.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.
COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
Background Check: Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
Why work at the City of Seattle?
The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.
Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Explore City of Seattle – Benefits at a Glance (Download PDF reader) for more information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

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The City of Seattle’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is seeking diverse candidates with strong skills in application design, system development and maintenance, data administration, and report design and building for a
Senior Management Systems Analyst position with the Consumer Protection Division (CPD).
The Consumer Protection Division manages and ensures compliance with regulatory and business licensing and tax requirements as found in Seattle Municipal Code Titles 5, 6, and 7. Regulated industries include short term rentals, towing, taxi, for-hire, and transportation network companies, recreational cannabis, and the nightlife industry. CPD also ensures compliance with City business licensing and tax requirements and ensures compliance with the City’s weights and measures code. The
Senior Management Systems Analyst will architect, develop, build, configure and maintain a variety of technology solutions used by the Consumer Protection Division in its day-to-day work.
Work will be performed in a multicultural workplace with diverse colleagues and customers where communication, cooperation, collaboration, and inclusiveness in support of department goals to promote diversity and social justice are emphasized.
About FAS:
FAS is a dynamic organization of 600+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of business. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, build, configure, deploy, and maintain internal applications and records management systems, including Microsoft Access Databases utilizing Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) and Microsoft Office 365 applications including Powerapps, MS Forms, MS Power Automate.
• Develop, build, configure, deploy, and maintain SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) databases, documentation, and reports.
• Develop, build, configure, deploy, and maintain reports and data visualization in Tableau.
• Coordinate project plans or data processing activities with other divisions, other City departments or vendors to ensure functions and systems design, modification and implementation requirements meet the need of the Consumer Protection Division.
• Test new deployments in user-acceptance testing and quality assurance environments prior to deployment into production. Validate that the software solution was built according to design, conduct functional testing of applications, and support the software solution.
• Serve as technical advisor to the divisional management and act as project manager over systems design, development and implementation process involving considerable scope, complexity, and long-term commitment. Regularly escalate project issues affecting scope, budget and timelines and future enhancements to the division director.
• Create, coordinate, and implement trainings on the use of reports and applications.
• Work with the Consumer Protection Division’s leadership team to track performance measures.
• Perform data processing activities in response to public disclosure requests.
• Collaborate with other City departments and elected officials to respond to data-related queries.
• Apply a Race and Social Justice lens to current and future business processes.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
:
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible in application design, system development and maintenance, data administration, and report design and building.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science or a related field.
(Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.)
Desired Qualifications:

• Committed to the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative, the elimination of racial disparities and achievement of racial equity in Seattle.
• Highly proficient in Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) and Microsoft Office 365 applications including Powerapps, MS Forms, MS Power Automate.
• Highly skilled building and maintaining Tableau dashboards.
• Proficient in developing, building, configuring, deploying, and maintaining SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) databases, documentation, and reports.
• Experience in Accela.
• Prior experience working with regulatory compliance and enforcement.
• Strong leadership, change management, and interpersonal skills.
• Sound, expert, independent judgment, and problem-solving skills within policy guidelines.
• Prior experience working with diverse communities.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff, external partners, and FAS leadership.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and provide updates on progress.

Additional Information:

To Be Considered for This Position:
Complete your NeoGov application and answer the supplemental questions.
Attach a resume and cover letter indicating how you meet or exceed the job qualifications.
Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
FAS supports the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative to end institutionalized racism by eliminating barriers to access, providing the staff and public with opportunities for growth, and developing equitable access to the programs and services we offer. If you share those values and meet the qualifications, we invite you to apply for this position.
Work Environment
This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies.
Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Explore City of Seattle – Benefits at a Glance for more information.
City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination.
Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a background check.

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$93,354 - $112,021 a year
Full Job Description

The City of Seattle, Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) has an exciting opportunity for an Enforcement Manager (Manager 2) within the Consumer Protection Division (CPD), which manages and ensures compliance with regulatory and business licensing and tax requirements as found in Seattle Municipal Code Titles 5, 6, and 7. Regulated industries include Short Term Rentals, Towing, Taxi, For Hire, and Transportation Network Companies, Recreational Cannabis, and the nightlife industry. CPD also ensures compliance with City business licensing and tax requirements and ensures compliance with the City’s weights and measures code. The Enforcement Manager will lead a team of inspectors in ensuring compliance with relevant codes, work collaboratively with other City departments, and report to CPD’s Deputy Director of Enforcement.
FAS is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of sixteen divisions and 600+ employees that provides $200 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees.

Job Responsibilities:

CPD is seeking a dynamic leader to manage a team of up to 12 License and Standards Inspectors. The manager is responsible for articulating and implementing City priorities related to the regulation of businesses as required by code. The ideal candidate will lead with race, embrace facilitating change, build a cohesive team, and creating a relational culture with staff and the community. To help achieve the City's' goals and objectives, this position will:

• Coach, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of a team of Inspectors.
  
• Partner with others within the Division to develop policies, recommend legislative changes, and implement new programs and procedures.
  
• Oversee organizational change to achieve strategic plans and goals.
  
• Provide weekly updates to the Deputy Director regarding progress and challenges with operations.
  
• Continually review the operations of CPD’s compliance efforts and recommend improvements to business processes and policy/procedures to senior management.
  
• Develop successful compliance efforts that focus on community outreach, education, and voluntary compliance.
  
• Lead staff meetings and facilitate interactive group discussions.
  
• Coordinate regulatory compliance programs.
  
• Respond to public disclosure requests, constituent complaints, and problem solve based on Federal, State, and Local laws.
  
• Work with the CPD Leadership Team to meet and establish performance measures.
  
• Collaborate with other City departments, businesses, regulated industry representatives, and neighborhood organizations and community groups.
  
• Apply a Race and Social Justice lens to current and future business processes.
  

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree and/or related work experience in public or business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
Experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible administrative or management experience.

• Demonstrate an ability lead with race and apply a race and social justice lens to City operations.
  
• Possess strong leadership, change management, and interpersonal skills to build a team.
  
• Exercise sound, expert, independent judgment within policy guidelines.
  
• Prior experience working with diverse communities.
  
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff, external partners, and FAS leadership.
  
• Able to pass a background check and obtain a Special Police Commission.
  
• Current Washington State driver's license.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard computer software such as Microsoft Office (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel).
  
• Able to manage multiple projects and provide updates on progress.
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with tracking and analyzing program, performance, and/or outcome data and utilizing data to inform decision making.
  
• Prior experience in code compliance and policy development.
  
• 5 or more years of experience directly supervising employees.
  

Additional Information:

To Be Considered for This Position:
Complete your NeoGov application and answer the supplemental questions.
Attach your resume and cover letter indicating how you meet or exceed the job qualifications.
Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered.

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