Neighborhood Inspections Supervisor

City of Des Moines, IA•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Supervises and directs staff involved in the enforcement of the City's housing, environmental health, vector control, noise, odor, graffiti, zoning and public nuisance ordinances and other assigned regulations.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school (or GED)
Three years of experience in housing, zoning or environmental health code enforcement for the City of Des Moines or other similar city.
One year of additional education may be substituted for up to one year of required experience.
Possession of a valid certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector (or its equivalent) OR both a (1) Housing Code Inspector and a (2a) Zoning Inspector or an (2b) Environmental Health Technician.
Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises and coordinates housing, health and zoning code enforcement
Promotes and demonstrates a high level of customer service
Provides procedural direction and technical assistance to inspectors and promotes staff involvement in individual goal setting and decision-making
Trains staff in handling violation notices, legal actions, licensing requirements, billing and tracking processes and nuisance abatement efforts
Performs periodic quality control inspections to ensure proper application of procedures and standards by inspectors
Assures records regarding inspections are properly maintained
Develops and implements systems to improve and simplify the delivery of services
May attends City board, commission, neighborhood and other public meetings and act as staff advisor upon request
May testify in court regarding code violations
Prepares correspondence and written reports
Recommends changes on code amendment issues and participates in development of departmental policy
Coordinates the activities of inspectors with functions performed by other governing agencies
Assures staff are fulfilling duties consistent with departmental policy and mission and takes corrective action as necessary
Performs related duties as required