Code Enforcement Supervisor

City of Alhambra•Alhambra, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, oversee and participate in a variety of tasks under the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department and perform related work as required. This position involves planning, supervising, organizing, assigning, reviewing, and participating in the activities of the Code Enforcement Division, coordinating with other City departments and agencies. A significant portion of the work involves conducting field activities. The role also includes establishing policies and procedures, training and evaluating personnel, researching and interpreting City codes, and resolving complex cases. Responsibilities include responding to citizen complaints, investigating violations, conducting inspections, ensuring compliance, preparing documentation, and potentially testifying at hearings.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field is desirable and supplemented by formal code enforcement training.
A minimum of three (3) years code enforcement experience related to the application of planning, zoning, housing, property maintenance and health and safety codes, ordinances, regulations and policies.
Knowledge of City housing, zoning, property maintenance, health and safety codes.
Knowledge of code enforcement and public relations practices.
Knowledge of principles and methods of investigation and research related to the enforcement of City codes.
Knowledge of planning, zoning, building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes and standards.
Knowledge of effective work management and organization methods.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule and implement an effective City code enforcement program.
Ability to coordinate, assign, check and evaluate the work of Code Enforcement Officers.
Ability to independently research and apply relevant sections of City Codes to public complaints and potential code violations.
Ability to independently conduct field inspections and prepare citations.
Ability to conduct routine and complex investigations and interview parties as needed.
Ability to determine a variety of acceptable means for resolving problems and ensuring effective compliance with City codes.
Ability to interpret and explain City codes with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to interact effectively with staff, homeowners, business owners, tenants and public and private representatives.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and present testimony at public hearings.
Ability to operate a computer terminal and use word processing and spread sheet software.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate work files.
Penal Code 832 Certificate required within six (6) months of hire.
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required.
A complete investigation of criminal and DMV records is required.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, organize, assign, review and participate within the Code Enforcement Division and coordinate activities with other City departments and agencies.
Conduct work in assigned area, at least fifty percent or more of the time.
Establish policies and procedures for the Code Enforcement Division.
Train and evaluate the work of the Code Enforcement personnel.
Research, interpret and explains City codes.
Resolve more difficult or controversial cases.
Perform most difficult inspections.
Receive telephone calls or in-person complaints from citizens, property owners, community representatives and governmental agencies regarding possible violations of City codes related to zoning, housing, health, safety and property maintenance violations.
Investigate complaints of non-conforming property uses, abandoned or parked vehicles, unsightly property maintenance, fire hazards or obstructions.
Conduct property maintenance, zoning and health and safety inspections for conformity with City codes.
Complete complaint forms and investigation reports.
Contact or attempt to contact residents, owners or business representatives and others to explain nature of violations and encourage compliance with City codes.
Prepare original and routine violation letters.
Post signs signifying violations or unsafe conditions as required.
Inspect properties and facilities at later dates to verify continued compliance.
Prepare acknowledgement letters for corrective actions.
Operate computer terminal to prepare correspondence and update records.
Prepare testimony and make presentations at administrative hearings.
Conduct office conference with officers, render disposition on cases.
Attend City and professional meetings as required and perform other duties as assigned.