Code Compliance Manager

City of Camarillo•Camarillo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Camarillo is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional to serve as its next Code Compliance Manager. The ideal candidate will possess at least two years of code compliance experience and demonstrated experience successfully supervising and managing personnel. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of code enforcement principles, applicable laws and regulations, and best practices for achieving compliance through education, communication, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator who excels at building positive working relationships with residents, business owners, community stakeholders, City staff, and department leadership. This individual will communicate clearly, professionally, and proactively, ensuring supervisors are kept informed of significant issues, emerging trends, and division activities. The successful candidate will be committed to providing exceptional customer service and will approach code compliance with a balanced philosophy that emphasizes education, voluntary compliance, and practical solutions whenever appropriate. They will possess a positive attitude, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism, empathy, and consistency. The ideal candidate will also be a creative thinker who can develop innovative and effective solutions to complex code compliance issues. They will be comfortable managing competing priorities, fostering collaboration across departments, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery. Strong leadership skills are essential. The successful candidate will effectively manage and develop staff, promote accountability, provide mentorship and coaching, and cultivate a positive team culture built on professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement. Above all, the City seeks a candidate who demonstrates integrity, responsiveness, sound decision-making, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the Camarillo community. Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Code Compliance Division within the Community Development Department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director, Community Development.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of a bachelor’s degree
Five (5) years of experience in a related field
At least two years of code compliance experience
Demonstrated experience successfully supervising and managing personnel
Strong understanding of code enforcement principles, applicable laws and regulations, and best practices for achieving compliance through education, communication, and problem-solving
Effective communicator who excels at building positive working relationships with residents, business owners, community stakeholders, City staff, and department leadership
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Balanced philosophy that emphasizes education, voluntary compliance, and practical solutions whenever appropriate
Positive attitude, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism, empathy, and consistency
Creative thinker who can develop innovative and effective solutions to complex code compliance issues
Comfortable managing competing priorities, fostering collaboration across departments, and identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and service delivery
Strong leadership skills
Ability to effectively manage and develop staff, promote accountability, provide mentorship and coaching, and cultivate a positive team culture built on professionalism, respect, and continuous improvement
Integrity, responsiveness, sound decision-making
Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal code compliance program
Knowledge of principles and practices of program development and administration
Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including current land use, zoning, municipal, and applicable building codes as they apply to code compliance
Knowledge of City services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance
Knowledge of procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations
Knowledge of legal actions applicable to code compliance
Knowledge of court procedures and evidence code
Knowledge of federal and state search and seizure laws
Knowledge of conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of effective customer service and public relations practices
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping
Knowledge of methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices
Knowledge of geographic features and locations within the area are described

Nice To Haves

Current City of Camarillo employees only

Responsibilities

Directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Code Compliance Division within the Community Development Department
Coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies
Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director, Community Development
Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive code compliance program
Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
Participate in the development and administration of division goals, objectives, and procedures
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
Prepare and administer budgets
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
Prepare clear and concise technical reports
Maintain complex logs, records, and files
Research, compile, and collect data
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues
Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances
Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency
Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner
Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner
Manage conflict and develop effective resolutions to problems
Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Utilize current technological tools and applications, such as tablets and related software
Prepare and conduct presentations to groups of varying sizes
Make oral presentations and testify in court
Represent the City in a professional manner in dealing with staff, citizens, news media, and other agencies and groups
Read and interpret maps, plans, and legal descriptions
Utilize public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with those contacted in the course of work