Hiring: Development Services Director Company: City of Renton Location: Renton, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 12:59:45 Employment Type: Remote About the job Experience: •8 years of progressive experience in planning, building, engineering or related field. •12 years of relevant education and experience. •5 years supervisory experience. •Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in planning, building, engineering or related field. •Minimum 12 years of relevant education and experience. Required Skills: •Ensure the Development Services Division operations are provided in a manner that achieves the City’s business plan and goals and delivers outcomes important to the community. •Direct inspections of buildings and building systems including energy conservation, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations. •Explain, interpret, and enforce building codes and ordinances involving land use, permitting, and code compliance; issue citations and stop work orders as appropriate. •Recommend revisions to City ordinances pertaining to code enforcement and inspection services. •Develop and administer policies, procedures and standards for permitting, plan review, building inspection and code enforcement functions. •Communicate with City departments, contractors, and outside agencies to coordinate inspection and enforcement activities, exchange technical information, and resolve issues. •Present proposed programs and projects to community groups and public meetings; make presentations to the City Council as necessary; represent the City on committees and boards regarding local and regional issues as required. •Provide technical expertise and respond to complex questions; resolve conflicts and interpret various codes and ordinances; develop and revise procedures, ordinances and other materials related to development services and activities. Compensation: •$146,628 - $195,132 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!