Salary: $6,414.00 - $8,628.00 Monthly
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-SBCC-001
Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services
Division: State Building Code Council
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description
Code Specialist

(In-Training)

(Management Analyst 5)

Agency Internal Only

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM

About the Division:

Within DES, the State Building Code Council (SBCC) advises the Legislature on building code issues and develops building codes used in Washington state that help to ensure buildings and facilities constructed are safe and healthy for building occupants, accessible to persons with disabilities and the elderly, and energy efficient.

About this Position:

This position is recognized as a specialist and subject matter expert in multiple building codes. The role provides expert-level analysis and consultation to the DES executive management and external organizations. The selected incumbent will provide independent staff support and specialized expertise to the State Building Code Council and technical advisory groups regarding the state's building code amendment process. The role involves professional-level duties, such as preparing documents and code opinions for council approval. Additionally, this position provides essential support to the State Building Code Council in its mandate to establish minimum requirements for building, residential, mechanical, fire, plumbing, and energy codes, which are crucial for promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state of Washington.
To learn more about this internal DES opportunity, email Rachel Vaughan and request the full job description.
Duties
Some of the duties include:
Independently serving as the primary resource providing technical information to local government officials and stakeholders on the state building code. The SBCC is responsible for reviewing and adopting ten specific codes. This position, in conjunction with co-code specialists, supports the technical review of the following codes:

• Washington State Energy Code - Commercial
• Washington State Energy Code - Residential
• International Building Code
• International Existing Building Code
• International Residential Code
• International Mechanical Code
• International Fuel Gas Cod
• International Fire Code
• International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
• Uniform Plumbing Code
• This position also assists with technical review when requested by the Managing Director
• Develops policy considerations and makes decisions related to specialized topics through written and verbal interpretations, approved by the State Building Code Council at the enforcement officials' request.
• Consults with government officials, industry members, and the public via email or phone, making technical recommendations on building code compliance.
• Serves as a technical resource to colleagues and Council members on building codes and their adoption.
• Acts as project manager, technical expert, and resource person for the SBCC. Provides verbal and written interpretations and conducts detailed research and analysis on complex building code issues.
• Researches scientific literature to support advisory opinions using various reference materials.
• Analyzes and evaluates building code regulations and prepares studies and reports as required by the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and the Council, as assigned by the Managing Director.

Develops state building code rules and related policies

• Ensuring compliance with rule-making processes, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Open Public Meeting Act
• Reviewing and approving final copies for filing with the code reviser and model code organizations for publication as per schedules and deadlines.
• Providing specialized expertise in developing rules, regulations, and legislation for the state building code.
• Analyzing policies, laws, rules, and regulations for conflicts with RCW 19.27, RCW 19.27A, RCW 70.92 and WAC 51.
• Collecting data and presenting analysis to technical advisory groups using various communication tools.
• Attending and presenting at Council meetings related to state building codes.
• Developing state amendments for Council consideration.
• Representing SBCC at national meetings as directed by the Managing Director.
• Implementing process improvement solutions

Supports Council, committees, and advisory groups

• Schedules and prepares meetings, contacts constituent groups, maintains participant lists, updates web pages, develops agendas, takes minutes, and tracks committee actions.
• Facilitates remote participation via phone and internet.
• Helps develop responses to public comments.
• Advises Council members on building standards and code adoption issues

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Ways to meet the requirements must total specified years per each Management Analyst classification:
MANAGEMENT ANALYST 3 (IN-TRAINING to MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4) - Must total seven (7) years of experience:
(Option 1)
A combination of relevant education and experience totaling seven (7) years in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 2)
An associate degree
AND
Five (5) years of experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 3)
A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND
Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption.
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 4)
A master's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND
One (1) year of demonstrated experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption.
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
MANAGEMENT ANALYST 4 (IN-TRAINING to MANAGEMENT ANALYST 5) - Must total eight (8) years of experience:
(Option 1)
A combination of relevant education and experience totaling eight (8) years in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 2)
An associate degree
AND
Six (6) years of experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 3)
A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND
Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption.
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

(OPTION 4)
A master's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND
Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption.
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST 5 - Must total nine (9) years of experience:(OPTION 1)
A combination of relevant education and experience totaling nine (9) years in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 2)
An associate degree
AND
Seven (7) years of experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption.
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.

(OPTION 3)
A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND
Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the enforcing or drafting building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

(OPTION 4)
A master's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field
AND
Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in enforcing building codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building codes and building code adoption
OR
Policy development including analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations

AND

In addition to the above, candidates must possess one (1) of the following experience and/or education options:

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and website development software is needed to conduct analysis.
• Produce reports and distribute and post electronic information.
• Experience with PowerPoint presentations and facilitating public meetings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences.

AND
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies:Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing technical information to diverse groups with differing perspectives.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or similar online meeting programs.
• Experience reporting to a board or commission.
• Experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, enforcing, or drafting building energy and energy codes; or policies, laws, rules, or regulations related to building and energy codes.
• Conducting research and analysis.

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Inspector level certification in any of the codes comprising the state building code or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment. Certification through the International Code Council for the building, residential, fire or mechanical codes, or through the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials for the plumbing code.

How to Apply: Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that explains how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references