Code Enforcement Supervisor; COH

About the job Code Enforcement Supervisor (COH)

Description

DEFINITION

Under general direction of the Neighborhood Partnership Manager, plans, coordinates and implements the Community Preservation Program, the Residential Rental Inspection Program, and various aspects of the Affordable Housing Program; plans, organizes, directs, and supervises staff responsible for enforcing various state and local codes and ordinances related to zoning, land use, building, housing, health and safety, inoperable vehicles, noise, debris, graffiti, weeds and other public nuisance code violations on private property;

and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is distinguished from the subordinate classifications of Community Preservation Inspector and Housing Inspector in the incumbent performs full, first‑line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of subordinates and oversees a program area within a work unit or department. It is further distinguished from the Neighborhood Partnership Manager which has overall management responsibility over the programs relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the Neighborhood Partnership Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned technical and support staff.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Recommends and assists in the implementation of department goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for community preservation and housing programs, including, but not limited to the Community Preservation Program, Residential Rental Inspection Program and various aspects of the Affordable Housing Program.

Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in the enforcement of various state and local codes, ordinances, and permit conditions of approval.

Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications to improve code enforcement effectiveness and tracking cases; prepares various reports on operations and activities.

Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitors and controls expenditures.

Participates in the selection of staff; provides and/or coordinates staff training; performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.

Assists with and conducts the more complex field surveys and inspections of private property to ascertain whether the property is in violation of property maintenance or land use regulations; including but not limited to the Hayward Municipal Code, Affordable Housing Code, Housing Code, International Property Maintenance Code, California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Codes; brings properties into compliance where required, by assessing fees/penalties, initiating abatement proceedings, recording of property liens through the County Recorder's Office, and other legal remedies as deemed appropriate by the City Attorney's Office.

Researches and evaluates new legislation relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Serves as liaison between outside organizations and the City and to boards, councils and commissions as directed; prepares and presents staff reports and presentations at various City Council, commissions, boards, and other governmental meetings; drafts City Council documents; serves on various committees and task forces.

Works with and makes presentations to business owners/operators, community groups, property managers, associations and other interested parties to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods through community outreach and educational and code enforcement efforts.

Collects, organizes and analyzes data for the purpose of creating efficiencies and generating revenues.

Assists in the development and implementation of new and current projects, including but not limited to, mural programs, news rack projects, city green efforts, corridor improvements, foreclosure projects and various volunteer programs.

Assists with drafting, preparing, analyzing and reviewing contracts, agreements and grant proposals.

Establishes and monitors contracts with abatement contractors.

Drafts and/or reviews all staff reports related to Administrative, Special Assessment and Lien Hearings.

Answers questions and provides information to staff and the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve code violations and complaints.

Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• City Initiatives and City Council Priorities.
• Administrative processes: planning, organization, personnel…