Code Compliance Supervisor

General Purpose:

Responsible for the administrative operation supervision planning and implementation of the Code Compliance Department. Coordinates enforcement activities with Code Compliance Officers trains new employees and performs routine and complex technical inspections dealing with Code Compliance City Ordinances and other codes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of Code Compliance personnel. Makes day-to-day assignments as required by the needs of the service.

Coordinates contractors in the abatement of violations.

Examines abandoned and existing buildings or structures to insure structural strength stability sanitation. Adequate light and ventilation safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction alteration repair removal demolition use and occupancy of buildings structures or premises.

Examines premises to insure safety to life and property from fire and other hazards by abatement of weeds and grass litter abandoned building materials or appliances junk yards etc.

Performs on-site inspections of abandoned and existing buildings including commercial and residential premises abandoned structures abandoned vehicles illegally parked vehicles etc. to insure that all building zoning nuisance and other codes and ordinances are followed. Examines vehicles to insure safety to public and abates vehicles in violation of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues either personally by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies and minor incidents. Oversees the process for notification of the property owner tenant and mortgagee of code violations on sub-standard and dangerous buildings and prepares unsafe building reports. Ensures that administrative warrants are prepared correctly for the abatement of code violations. Patrols and/or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.

Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signage building occupancy nuisances hazardous sidewalks or other conditions housing conditions land use zoning noise dumping clearing grading filling polluting or other code related matters.

Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions complainants witnesses and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; make findings; and issues warnings correction notices or citations for failure to comply with ordinances and code violations.

Meets with owners tenants contractors developers businesses etc. to review and explain health and code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.

Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence memoranda notices flyers brochures media releases and reports relating to code compliance issues and actions.

Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in health or code compliance related matters.

Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position.

Coordinates efforts with the police fire planning building and other related Departments the prosecuting attorney and other staff or agencies as needed.

Works with police and prosecutors to obtain appropriate statements depositions or admissions as needed.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal State County and City laws and ordinances.

Prepares and reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution and presents exhibits or other evidence in court as required. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.

Prepares reviews and retains a variety of weekly monthly and yearly reports memorandums letters and other reports and records related to health inspection and code compliance activities.

Researches and develops recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or health regulations.

Conducts periodic performance evaluations planning sessions and counsels personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters.

Maintains cleans and repairs equipment facilities supplies and staff vehicles.

Coordinates attends and participates with staff board and committee meetings.

Reviews and assists with planning and managing the annual budget.

Prepares and provides necessary documents to finance for account invoices and purchases.

May produce present or coordinate community service programs. Does public speaking in the promotion of Department programs.

Attends training conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field and obtain or maintain certifications; represents the Department in a variety of local County State and other meetings.

Conducts food service inspections at food handling establishments daycare centers schools foster/adoption homes nursing homes temporary events for mobile food vendors etc. to investigate complaints or to survey for violations of city ordinances codes policies or State law.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent;

Two years experience related to inspection law enforcement building inspection land use public administration or a related field;

Any equivalent combination of education and experience;

Certification from an approved Food Managers Course within 30 days of employment;

Must have a valid Texas drivers license by date of hire; Must have a Texas Code Enforcement Officer license or the ability to pass the state Code Enforcement Officer test within six months from date of hire and obtain license within one year from date of hire.

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

The Code Compliance Supervisor supervises personnel and deals directly with people in a customer service setting and as a result must have good interpersonal management and leadership skills;

The Supervisor must have good written and verbal communication skills and must have the ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of streets procedures and City Codes used by the Code Compliance Department;

The Supervisor must be able to successfully complete multiple tasks in a busy addition employee must be able to work independently while completing assigned tasks without a supervisor present and value a commitment to serve customers and work within a team concept;

Some knowledge of code enforcement principles practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws standards and regulations relating to various land use nuisance and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques.

Attendance is an essential job function.

Must be able to follow directions.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application review of education and experience; oral interview and background check; job related tests may be required.

Tools and Equipment Used:

Fleet vehicles radio computer including related software and databases copy/fax machine cameras video equipment phone and other specialized tools and equipment as required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses and other matters. Handeye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.