CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR

JOB This is the third of three levels in the Inspection series. Incumbents supervise assigned inspectors and administrative support staff and perform the duties of the lower level. Responsibilities may include prioritizing tasks; assigning and reviewing work; reviewing and approving violation letters; responding to elected officials and citizens regarding code violations; approving work orders and contracts; and recommending structures for condemnation. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.) Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintains a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Prepares, approves, signs, and maintains a variety of operational records, letters, reports, work orders, and/or related documentation regarding code violations. Receives complaints and/or concerns regarding code violations; responds with updates to these concerns; handles irate citizens and troubleshoots problem situations. Prioritizes and schedules daily inspections; determines future actions based on results. Confers with elected officials regarding complaints and compliance issues; determines what citations are necessary and what extensions or exceptions can be made; approves property liens. Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with grass, junk, sewers, condemn buildings, and stormwater ordinances; identifies violations and issues warnings, notices, and/or citations to ensure compliance; completes follow-up inspections to ensure code compliance is met. Attends and participates in a variety of meetings with elected officials, management, property owners, and/or other related parties in order to receive and convey information. Performs other duties of a similar nature or levelSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has supervisory responsibilities over the Code Enforcement Program staff. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, dusts, extreme temperatures, and local travel.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 is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.