Code Enforcement Supervisor

City of Dublin•Dublin, OH

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Supervisor oversees Code Enforcement and zoning compliance operations for the City of Dublin, balancing consistent regulatory enforcement with education, communication, and collaborative problem-solving. The role builds trust with residents, businesses, property owners, City departments, and other stakeholders while protecting community standards and supporting practical, fair paths to compliance. The position supervises Code Enforcement Officers and Zoning Inspectors, administers specified licenses and permits, and oversees mowing contractor services related to grass and weed ordinances and abatement. It interprets City Code and ensures enforcement is fair, consistent, and compliant with applicable laws and codes. This classification is exempt under Fair Labor Standards Act regulations and is not eligible for formal overtime compensation or formal compensatory time. The City describes its benefits program as available to permanent full-time employees. This role also requires regular attendance, compliance with training and safety requirements, and a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record. New hires must pass a pre-employment drug test before appointment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Construction Management, Landscape Design, another relevant field, or comparable technical training in a relevant field, together with considerable relevant zoning, landscape, property maintenance code inspection/enforcement, or other experience and considerable supervisory experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification.
Thorough knowledge of property maintenance inspection practices and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory practices, principles, concepts, and methods.
Ability to explain regulations, expectations, and enforcement decisions clearly and professionally to residents, businesses, City officials, and other stakeholders.
Ability to understand community concerns, consider different perspectives, and respond thoughtfully to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance.
Ability to build partnerships with residents, neighborhood associations, businesses, and community organizations.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Demonstration of the City’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service.
Regular attendance and compliance with supervisory training directives and applicable federal and state safety laws, rules, regulations, and City safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
ICC Code Enforcement Administrator Certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Code Enforcement Officers and Zoning Inspectors; set performance expectations, assign workloads, and monitor progress toward departmental goals and service standards.
Promote consistent, professional, customer-focused enforcement and support staff development.
Encourage solutions-oriented compliance practices that balance regulatory accountability with education, compassion, collaboration, and appropriate referrals to resources.
Ensure uniform and equitable enforcement of applicable Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, Dublin Codified Ordinances, and ICC Property Maintenance Code provisions.
Plan, develop, implement, and monitor inspection and enforcement processes, procedures, objectives, and work standards.
Review reports for compliance with established procedures and consistency with code requirements; supervise the input and maintenance of records.
Issue stop-work and property-vacating orders in accordance with City and International Property Maintenance codes.
Arrange training and advise personnel on topics such as code changes.
Interpret and explain code provisions to City officials, boards, agencies, building managers, property owners, occupants, and attorneys.
Respond professionally and empathetically to escalated complaints and sensitive inquiries, seeking fair and practical resolutions while maintaining standards.
Attend neighborhood, civic association, public, City staff, and agency meetings to provide information, receive community input, address concerns, and answer code enforcement questions.
Accompany officers on complicated or controversial inspections or investigations when needed.
Investigate reported non-compliance and patrol the community to ensure compliance; write violation notices and conduct enforcement activities as required.
Administer permits and licenses for garage sales, right-of-way solicitation, peddlers and solicitors, charitable fundraising, home occupations, short-term rentals, food trucks, and seasonal businesses.
Review inquiries and complaints, determine appropriate responses to violations, issue citations, monitor complaint resolution, and support officers in resolving citations.
Provide expert court testimony when required and coordinate enforcement with other City departments, divisions, and agencies.
Oversee mowing contractor services related to grass and weed ordinances and abatement.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Premium-free medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Employer-provided contributions to a Health Savings or Health Reimbursement Account: $1,875 per year for single coverage or $3,750 per year for family coverage.
Healthy By Choice Wellness Program.
Employer-provided life insurance.
Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
Longevity pay after four years.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program and Peer Support Program.
Dublin Community Recreation Center membership for the employee and their spouse.
Optional Deferred Compensation retirement program.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement with a 14% employer matching program.