Zoning Enforcement Supervisor, (B272122-1), 209, Building Code Enforcement

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Zoning Enforcement Supervisor supervises Zoning Enforcement staff and assists customers. The role leads field investigations and patrols the City for code and ordinance violations, issuing warnings and citations as appropriate. The supervisor enforces building and zoning requirements, monitors case status, and conducts ride-alongs with Zoning Officers to enforce regulations, investigate complaints, and issue citations. The position provides customer service concerning business registration, permits, and applications; assists with zoning questions; generates reports; and helps prepare for board and building commission meetings. It maintains comprehensive records and prepares periodic reports about work orders, substandard structures, investigations, special task forces, and related departmental activities. The supervisor also oversees amusement machine business applications and directs enforcement to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Driving a City vehicle for City business is required.

Requirements

Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in zoning enforcement, investigations, or related fields.
Valid Texas Driver License; applicants with an out-of-state license must obtain a Texas Driver License within six months of employment.
Obtain State Certification as a Zoning Enforcement Officer or Code Enforcement Officer within 12 months of employment; continued employment is contingent on obtaining the certification within that period.
Maintain a good driving record.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; maintain professionalism and confidentiality; organize and manage time; investigate and think critically; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to direct assigned staff and gain their compliance, follow supervisor directions, perform strenuous and routine work, and maintain the health and physical condition needed to perform the job.
Must complete a background check and provide certified school transcripts if offered employment.
Must undergo drug and alcohol testing before employment; employees in safety-sensitive functions or positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must be able to function in a principle-based organization with a culture built on character and core values.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates Zoning Enforcement staff, including recommending hiring and termination decisions; assigning and directing work; managing schedules and time-off approvals; facilitating training and development; addressing employee concerns; counseling or disciplining employees as appropriate; completing performance appraisals; and serving as a liaison between employees and management.
Enforces building and zoning violations.
Monitors case status and conducts ride-alongs with Zoning Officers to enforce regulations, investigate violations, and issue citations.
Provides customer service related to business registration, permits, and applications, and assists with zoning questions.
Generates reports as directed.
Assists with preparation for board meetings and building commission meetings.
Maintains comprehensive records and prepares periodic reports concerning work orders, substandard structures, investigations, special task forces, and related departmental activities.
Oversees processing of amusement machine business applications and directs enforcement activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.
Drives a City vehicle for City business use.
Performs related work as required.