Director of Code Enforcement
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Job DescriptionTo direct, plan, and administer the operations for the Code Enforcement Division of the Development Services Department.Supervision ExercisedEmployee assists the Executive Director in the administration and supervision of the Development Services Department, with direct oversight over the Code Enforcement Division of the Development Services Department.Essential DutiesEnforces all City ordinances, particularly building and zoning ordinances, environmental ordinances, business license (occupation tax) ordinances, and the false alarm ordinance.Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.Provides updates to the City Manager and regular presentations to the Mayor and City Commission on the status of blight and code compliance concerns within the City.Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work; establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plans for compliance staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.Manages and provides direction in the enforcement of all Code Compliance programs and works closely with the Heritage Preservation Board and Development Services staff. Develops, manages, and implements City policies and procedures for Code Enforcement that are consistent with State Law and Local Ordinances.Directs, manages, plans, coordinates, and executes the enforcement of state and federal laws as well as local codes and ordinances applicable to dilapidated buildings and structures, abandoned vehicles, general care of property and premises, and other use and presentation of the community.Supervises work functions associated with the enforcement of codes and ordinances governing construction, premises, zoning, and occupancy of buildings and structures to ensure the health and safety of the general public.Responds to citizen and commission concerns, complaints, and problems; investigates business license and applicant/holders; enforces codes and ordinances; completes background checks; conducts field interviews.Coordinates and/or conducts field inspections regarding minimum housing standards, unlawful dumping, and related building/structure construction and occupancy standards, documents, and records inspection results.Prepares and manages the Division's budget, including forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures and implement adjustments.Serves as the City's representative to interpret municipal code violations, determines public nuisances, and issues civil fines when administrative remedies are employed to gain code and permit compliance.Maintains contact with the City Attorney's Office during assigned case investigations; assists in reviewing, researching, and analyzing investigative cases; testify in court as needed.Researches best practices from comparable municipal governments and code enforcement departments to keep the City abreast of changes and innovations in enforcement practices.Responds to and handles difficult compliance cases regarding municipal code provisions and effectively communicate City regulations to City officials and the public relating to building, zoning land use, planning, and related issues.Represents department and county by participating in activities of various task forces, associations, and other organizations.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college; Master's degree in preferred; and2. Five (5) years of experience in general construction and related fields; and3. One (1) year of supervisory experience, required; or4. Any equivalent combination or substitution of education and experience on a year for year basis.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Advanced knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting.2. Working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance, and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques.3. Ability to produce or obtain reports, graphs, charts, photographs or the evidence or exhibits.4. Must be able to meet and effectively deal with the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations.5. Must possess strong organizational skills and knowledge of government organization and administration.6. Must have working knowledge of network devices, databases, and computers. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.7. Must possess the ability to establish effective working relationships.8. Must be able to coordinate departmental activities and programs with other municipal departments and public agencies.Special RequirementsMust have a valid Texas driver's license by date of hire.Must be bondable.Supplemental InformationTools and Equipment UsedPhone, personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, data base, and computer aided-design software; standard drafting tools; surveying equipment; calculator; necessary safety equipment; motor vehicle.Physical DemandsThe 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 an office setting. Significant outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe 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 near moving mechanical parts and 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 quiet.