Code Enforcement Manager

City of San BrunoSan Bruno, CA
$154,022 - $189,004Onsite

About The Position

The City of San Bruno is seeking a Code Enforcement Manager to lead the Code Enforcement Division, which has recently moved back to the Community Development Department. This is an opportunity to shape the program from the ground up, including hiring new staff. The Community Development Department is responsible for planning the physical development of the community and ensuring compliance with City and State laws. The Code Enforcement Division's mission is to promote safe and sustainable development, enhancing quality of life and advancing community vision and goals through balanced education and enforcement.

Requirements

  • Four (4) years of municipal code enforcement experience equivalent to that of a Code Enforcement Officer II within the City of San Bruno, including training and experience performing supervisory duties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Construction Management, Public Policy/Administration, or Legal Studies
  • Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
  • Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) designation and International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise Code Enforcement operations to achieve goals within available resources.
  • Plan and organize workloads and staff assignments.
  • Train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
  • Review progress and direct changes as needed.
  • Issue written and oral instructions, assign duties, and examine work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies.
  • Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.
  • Provide leadership and direction for all Code Enforcement operations.
  • Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow.
  • Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
  • Coordinate with other departments and agencies.
  • Communicate official programs, policies, and procedures to staff and the general public, including presentations to the Executive Team, boards, commissions, civic groups, and City Council.
  • Prepare and administer the annual operating budget of the Code Enforcement Division.
  • Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget.
  • Perform cost control activities.
  • Monitor revenues and expenditures.
  • Apply high emotional intelligence and active listening to de-escalate conflicts and guide residents and business owners toward compliance.
  • Serve as a compassionate and supportive resource when educating the community, while maintaining a firm, direct approach when addressing critical life-safety hazards or resolving non-compliant, repeat offenses.
  • Perform and administer necessary investigations to enforce the Municipal Code.
  • Explain, interpret, and provide general guidance regarding applicable codes to business owners, property owners, contractors, and the general public.
  • Review current trends in Code Enforcement and prepare updates and revisions to codes, ordinances, and local regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Wellness-focused schedule and paid time off (PTO) program
  • 4-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 9-hours per day) with a 3-day weekend every week.
  • Approximately 80 to 184 hours of vacation per year, dependent on years of service.
  • 96 hours of sick leave per year and over 10 paid holidays.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan with choice of HMO or PPO program for employee and eligible dependents.
  • Defined benefit retirement program through CalPERS (Classic-2.7%@55 or New/PEPRA-2.0%@62).
  • Deferred Compensation Section 457b plan and City match
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement
  • Employee home loan assistance program
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