Neighborhood Preservation Manager

City of Visalia•Visalia, CA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Visalia is recruiting for the position of Neighborhood Preservation Manager. The Neighborhood Preservation Division is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life throughout the community by promoting safe, healthy, and attractive neighborhoods. Through proactive education, collaboration, and enforcement, the Division administers the City's Code Enforcement, Solid Waste Elimination and Enforcement Program (SWEEP), Vehicle Abatement, and Substandard Housing programs. Working closely with residents, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other City departments, the Division strives to preserve community standards while providing exceptional customer service and fair, consistent enforcement. The Neighborhood Preservation Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the City's Neighborhood Preservation Division. This position provides leadership and oversight of citywide code enforcement and neighborhood preservation programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws while advancing initiatives that enhance the appearance, safety, and livability of the community. The Manager supervises professional staff, develops policies and operational strategies, manages the Administrative Hearing Officer Program, assists with division budgeting, and coordinates efforts with City departments, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, contractors, developers, and community stakeholders. This position also represents the City during public meetings, administrative hearings, and court proceedings, while fostering positive relationships and collaborative solutions to complex neighborhood issues.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited College or University with an emphasis in Construction Management, Business, Public Administration or other related field.
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience related to code enforcement, inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, or public administration.
Previous experience involving extensive public contact which requires considerable use of tact and judgment in the interpretation and applications of regulations, policies or procedures.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment.
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
Possession of 832 P.C. or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Possession of Advanced Code Enforcement Officer certification by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Experienced leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop staff.
Ability to build strong partnerships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and other agencies.
Ability to effectively interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and municipal codes.
Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and public presentation skills.
Ability to exercise fairness, integrity, and diplomacy while addressing sensitive and challenging situations.
Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities for program improvements, and implement innovative solutions.
Comfortable making difficult decisions, managing multiple priorities, and representing the City in public hearings and court proceedings.
Ability to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of public service.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and directing the City's Neighborhood Preservation Division.
Providing leadership and oversight of citywide code enforcement and neighborhood preservation programs.
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Advancing initiatives that enhance the appearance, safety, and livability of the community.
Supervising professional staff.
Developing policies and operational strategies.
Managing the Administrative Hearing Officer Program.
Assisting with division budgeting.
Coordinating efforts with City departments, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, contractors, developers, and community stakeholders.
Representing the City during public meetings, administrative hearings, and court proceedings.
Fostering positive relationships and collaborative solutions to complex neighborhood issues.