Code Compliance Supervisor

City of Copperas Cove•Copperas Cove, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

General Purpose: Responsible for the administrative operation, supervision, planning, and implementation of the Code Compliance Department. Coordinates enforcement activities with Code Compliance Officers, trains new employees, and performs routine and complex technical inspections dealing with Code Compliance, City Ordinances, and other codes and standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of Code Compliance personnel. Makes day-to-day assignments as required by the needs of the service. Coordinates contractors in the abatement of violations. Examines abandoned and existing buildings or structures to insure structural strength, stability, sanitation. Adequate light and ventilation, safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises. Examines premises to insure safety to life and property from fire and other hazards by abatement of weeds and grass, litter, abandoned building materials or appliances, junk yards, etc. Performs on-site inspections of abandoned and existing buildings, including commercial and residential premises, abandoned structures, abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles, etc. to insure that all building, zoning, nuisance, and other codes and ordinances are followed. Examines vehicles to insure safety to public and abates vehicles in violation of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies and minor incidents. Oversees the process for notification of the property owner, tenant, and mortgagee of code violations on sub-standard and dangerous buildings, and prepares unsafe building reports. Ensures that administrative warrants are prepared correctly for the abatement of code violations. Patrols and/or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes. Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signage, building occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions, land use, zoning, noise, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters. Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions complainants, witnesses, and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; make findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations for failure to comply with ordinances and code violations. Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain health and code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance. Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code compliance issues and actions. Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in health or code compliance related matters. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position. Coordinates efforts with the police, fire, planning, building, and other related Departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed. Works with police and prosecutors to obtain appropriate statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Prepares and reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution and presents exhibits or other evidence in court as required. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court. Prepares, reviews, and retains a variety of weekly, monthly and yearly reports, memorandums, letters, and other reports and records related to health inspection and code compliance activities. Researches and develops recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or health regulations. Conducts periodic performance evaluations, planning sessions, and counsels personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters. Maintains, cleans, and repairs equipment, facilities, supplies, and staff vehicles. Coordinates, attends, and participates with staff, board, and committee meetings. Reviews and assists with planning and managing the annual budget. Prepares and provides necessary documents to finance for account invoices and purchases. May produce, present, or coordinate community service programs. Does public speaking in the promotion of Department programs. Attends training, conferences, and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field and obtain or maintain certifications; represents the Department in a variety of local, County, State, and other meetings. Conducts food service inspections at food handling establishments, daycare centers, schools, foster/adoption homes, nursing homes, temporary events, for mobile food vendors, etc. to investigate complaints or to survey for violations of city ordinances, codes, policies, or State law. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent
Two years experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field
Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification from an approved Food Managers Course within 30 days of employment
Must have a valid Texas driver's license by date of hire
Must have a Texas Code Enforcement Officer license or the ability to pass the state Code Enforcement Officer test within six months from date of hire and obtain license within one year from date of hire.
The Code Compliance Supervisor supervises personnel and deals directly with people in a customer service setting and as a result must have good interpersonal, management, and leadership skills
The Supervisor must have good written and verbal communication skills and must have the ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of streets, procedures, and City Codes used by the Code Compliance Department
The Supervisor must be able to successfully complete multiple tasks in a busy environment.
In addition, employee must be able to work independently while completing assigned tasks without a supervisor present and value a commitment to serve customers and work within a team concept
Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting
working knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance, and public safety codes
working knowledge of inspection techniques.
Attendance is an essential job function.
Must be able to follow directions.

Responsibilities

Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of Code Compliance personnel.
Makes day-to-day assignments as required by the needs of the service.
Coordinates contractors in the abatement of violations.
Examines abandoned and existing buildings or structures to insure structural strength, stability, sanitation.
Adequate light and ventilation, safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.
Examines premises to insure safety to life and property from fire and other hazards by abatement of weeds and grass, litter, abandoned building materials or appliances, junk yards, etc.
Performs on-site inspections of abandoned and existing buildings, including commercial and residential premises, abandoned structures, abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles, etc. to insure that all building, zoning, nuisance, and other codes and ordinances are followed.
Examines vehicles to insure safety to public and abates vehicles in violation of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance.
Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance.
Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.
Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies and minor incidents.
Oversees the process for notification of the property owner, tenant, and mortgagee of code violations on sub-standard and dangerous buildings, and prepares unsafe building reports.
Ensures that administrative warrants are prepared correctly for the abatement of code violations.
Patrols and/or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.
Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signage, building occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions, land use, zoning, noise, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters.
Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions complainants, witnesses, and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; make findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations for failure to comply with ordinances and code violations.
Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain health and code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code compliance issues and actions.
Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in health or code compliance related matters.
Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position.
Coordinates efforts with the police, fire, planning, building, and other related Departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
Works with police and prosecutors to obtain appropriate statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Prepares and reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution and presents exhibits or other evidence in court as required.
Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.
Prepares, reviews, and retains a variety of weekly, monthly and yearly reports, memorandums, letters, and other reports and records related to health inspection and code compliance activities.
Researches and develops recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or health regulations.
Conducts periodic performance evaluations, planning sessions, and counsels personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters.
Maintains, cleans, and repairs equipment, facilities, supplies, and staff vehicles.
Coordinates, attends, and participates with staff, board, and committee meetings.
Reviews and assists with planning and managing the annual budget.
Prepares and provides necessary documents to finance for account invoices and purchases.
May produce, present, or coordinate community service programs.
Does public speaking in the promotion of Department programs.
Attends training, conferences, and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field and obtain or maintain certifications; represents the Department in a variety of local, County, State, and other meetings.
Conducts food service inspections at food handling establishments, daycare centers, schools, foster/adoption homes, nursing homes, temporary events, for mobile food vendors, etc. to investigate complaints or to survey for violations of city ordinances, codes, policies, or State law.
Perform other duties as assigned.