Code Enforcement Supervisor

City of South Gate (CA)•South Gate, CA

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About The Position

Under direction, supervises, coordinates, directs, evaluates and participates in the City's code enforcement activities, including investigating conditions, initiating procedures and providing educational programs to abate violations involving zoning ordinances, building codes, housing codes, public nuisances, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animals, license regulations and other issues relating to the health, safety and welfare of the community for public and private residential, commercial and industrial property; assists with the research, development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate completion of work assignments in compliance with local and state regulations and codes; serves as a technical resource for assigned staff; performs other related duties as required. Class Characteristics This class oversees day-to-day code enforcement activities, including complex inspections, citing violators and initiating court proceedings for compliance as it relates to abandoned vehicles, property maintenance, weed abatement, business and occupancy inspections, and signage. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Building Official in that the latter administers the City's building and safety and code enforcement functions. This is a non-exempt position assigned to the Professional Mid-Management Association. Supervision Received Receives direction from the Building Official, Community Development Director and/or other assigned staff. Supervision Exercised Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned technical and support staff. Examples of Essential Functions Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervises, plans, and schedules the work of staff responsible for providing code enforcement services. Plans, directs, and participates in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations involving illegal uses of private property or public right-of-way; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred. Maintains own caseload apart from cases handled by other Code Enforcement Officers. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are consistent with local, State, and Federal regulations; stays current on related policies, regulations and trends. Participates in the development of policies and procedures; develops and recommends programs and projects to higher-level personnel. Participates in the selection and training of Code Enforcement personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate. Directs, coordinates, and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings. Researches and evaluates new legislation relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Answers questions and provides information to staff and the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve code violations and complaints. Participates in preparing and administrating the department's budget; monitors and controls expenses; prepares budget objectives and performance measures for the code enforcement program. Verifies work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Responds to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner; provides information to violators, the general public, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner; refers complaints to other City departments for action as necessary. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, documents, records and materials pertaining to City employees, officials, agents and others. Represents the City at professional meetings and conferences. Performs the full range of Code Enforcement Officer duties. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two (2) years of college-level course work in public administration, law enforcement or related field is required, AND five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in community preservation, housing inspections, or code enforcement is required, including lead or supervisory responsibility in the most recent two years is highly desirable.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License, proof of insurance, and a satisfactory driving record is required at appointment and throughout employment in this position.
Possession of a Penal Code (P.C.) 832 certification is required.
Possession of certification as a Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) issued by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) is required.
Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a municipal code enforcement program; Principles, practices, methods and techniques of code enforcement; Principles and practices of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluations; Pertinent local, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances and rules; including but not limited to International Property Maintenance Code, California Building, California Residential Code, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes; Courtroom, citation, warrant, and abatement procedures; English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation; Basic budgeting methods and practices; Common word processing, spreadsheet and database management software applications; Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill and Ability to: Prepare comprehensive case documentation required for code enforcement purposes; Prepare correspondence related to code violations; Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; Use sound independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines; Interpret and explain pertinent code enforcement and related department policies and procedures; Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; Make oral presentations; Work the hours required to perform the duties of the job which may include working evening hours and weekends; Perform the physical aspects of field inspections; Manage sensitive and confidential issues; determine and implement appropriate courses of action in stressful situations; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner;

Nice To Haves

Completion of supervisory training through CACEO or a similar organization is highly desirable.
Ability to fluently speak, read, and write Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, and schedules the work of staff responsible for providing code enforcement services.
Plans, directs, and participates in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations involving illegal uses of private property or public right-of-way; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; researches ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
Maintains own caseload apart from cases handled by other Code Enforcement Officers.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are consistent with local, State, and Federal regulations; stays current on related policies, regulations and trends.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; develops and recommends programs and projects to higher-level personnel.
Participates in the selection and training of Code Enforcement personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate.
Directs, coordinates, and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conducts follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at hearings.
Researches and evaluates new legislation relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
Answers questions and provides information to staff and the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve code violations and complaints.
Participates in preparing and administrating the department's budget; monitors and controls expenses; prepares budget objectives and performance measures for the code enforcement program.
Verifies work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints in a courteous manner; provides information to violators, the general public, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner; refers complaints to other City departments for action as necessary.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, documents, records and materials pertaining to City employees, officials, agents and others.
Represents the City at professional meetings and conferences.
Performs the full range of Code Enforcement Officer duties.
Perform related duties as assigned.