Code Enforcement Supervisor

Overview

The City of Yucaipa is conducting a recruitment for a Code Enforcement Supervisor. A resume and verification of your high school diploma or equivalent are required as part of the application.

Under general supervision of the Public Safety Manager, the Code Enforcement Supervisor organizes, coordinates, supervises and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing Code Enforcement services. They will prepare a variety of operational, statistical, and activity reports and manage parking enforcement, false alarm as well as other citation programs. The position has overall responsibility for the municipal Code Enforcement program and supervision of staff.

They serve as a direct line supervisor for all Code Enforcement personnel. The incumbent is also responsible for conducting field investigations, appropriate notices, and representing the City at public hearings and trials.

General direction is received from the Public Safety Manager and/or designee. The Code Enforcement Supervisor exercises direct supervision over field, office, and technical Code Enforcement staff.

• Plans, directs, and participates in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, and health and safety regulations; documents violations by securing photographs and other pertinent data; research ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish violations.
• Trains staff in proper inspection practices and methods and evaluate field practices; assesses needs for additional educational development; arranges and provides training and education programs for public as necessary.
• Verifies work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Oversees and initiates contacts with residents, business representatives, and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards.
• Conducts on-site inspections and determines existence and type of code violations; investigates and attempts to correct alleged violations of municipal codes and zoning ordinances; prepares cases for nuisance abatement hearings and court proceedings; testifies in court actions as necessary.
• Establishes positive working relationships with the public and co-workers, representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff.
• Investigates complaints made by the public; works with appropriate City departments to resolve issues; explains priorities, programs and policies to the public when required; responds to emergency calls from the public and other agencies and takes appropriate action.
• Participates in planning and developing new forms, procedures, policies, and programs pertaining to field services and inspection practices; assists in preparing code amendments and city council reports.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; evaluates assigned work areas; prepares and maintains records.
• Represents the city at professional meetings and conferences; attends PSAC and Planning Commission meetings as necessary.
• Writes reports and participates in the preparation and administration of the division’s budget; prepares budget objectives and performance measures for the code enforcement program.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Advanced principles and practices of code enforcement and inspection work.
• Equipment, tools and materials used in code enforcement and inspection work.
• Pertinent local, state and federal rules, regulations and laws related to code enforcement and inspection.
• Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision and training.
• Advanced conflict management techniques.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
• Safe…