Code Compliance Supervisor (Administrative Operations)

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA
•$54,209 - $87,277

About The Position

The Code Compliance Supervisor oversees administrative functions in the department and supervises, directs, and evaluates Administrative Specialists assigned to Code Compliance Administration. The role also performs code enforcement and administrative operations, including responding to citizen complaints, inspecting properties and businesses for compliance, addressing illegal signage, preparing evidence and documentation, and coordinating with local law enforcement. The supervisor reviews and approves open records requests and maintains oversight of records management systems. The position supervises staff and organizes department work, including scheduling and assigning work, monitoring progress and completed work, providing technical assistance, training employees, reviewing timesheets, handling employee concerns, and assisting with performance appraisals. It processes complaints, citations, business licenses, photographic evidence, court summonses, reports, correspondence, and related records within established procedures and timeframes. The role may require Level II GACE and Property Maintenance Code Certification, either at appointment or within six months of employment. A valid Georgia driver's license must be maintained.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
  • Two years of experience equivalent to a Senior Code Enforcement Officer, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
  • May require Level II GACE and Property Maintenance Code Certification, or require attaining these certifications within six months of employment in this classification.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, including Administrative Specialists assigned to Code Compliance Administration.
  • Develops and oversees employee work schedules, reviews timesheets, addresses employee concerns, counsels or disciplines employees as appropriate, assists with performance appraisals, directs work, and trains staff.
  • Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures staff have necessary resources; monitors work in progress and inspects completed work; provides technical expertise and reports to management; and assists with revising procedure manuals.
  • Responds to citizen complaints; inspects locations for violations; gathers and investigates evidence; and issues warning notices and court summonses.
  • Addresses illegal signage by removing signs, issuing citations, educating businesses about sign regulations, and facilitating sign disposal.
  • Attends court hearings, reinspects properties, processes photographic evidence, and prepares evidence for testimony.
  • Inspects properties, multi-family dwellings, and businesses for compliance; issues summonses and citations; prepares action reports; and coordinates operations with local law enforcement.
  • Conducts and attends community meetings to educate the public about code compliance and safety, and participates in volunteer community improvement efforts.
  • Processes complaints, citations, business licenses, forms, reports, correspondence, photographic evidence, court summonses, and other operational documentation; compiles data and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
  • Reviews and approves open records requests and maintains oversight of records management systems.
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