Code Compliance Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description (Anticipated Hiring Range: $105,171 - $110,495/annually) Positions assigned to this class are responsible for enforcing the city code in accordance with zoning and international property maintenance codes. The incumbent investigates potential violations of technical zoning, environmental, nuisance and other city codes through office and field work. Provides guidance and oversight to code compliance staff through workflow management and review of complex cases.

Supervision is a responsibility of this position. Essential Duties The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essential duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the city's needs.

Provide overall leadership. Coordinate and manage the city's efforts to improve the quality of life for the business community, neighborhoods and manufactured (MFG)/ mobile home and RV parks through the fair administration of the city's zoning and property maintenance codes. Plan, direct, coordinate, review and oversee the work plan and the work of code enforcement personnel engaged in the inspection and enforcement of a wide variety of municipal land use, building, property maintenance and zoning ordinances, codes and regulations.

Assigns work activities, projects and programs; reviews and evaluates work product, method and procedures. Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; review and edit the work of staff. Develop goals and objectives for programs.

Recommend and administer policies and procedures, and code amendments. Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures. Recommend appropriate services and staffing levels.

Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies. Assist with the division's budget, including forecasting funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Select, supervise, train motivate and evaluate work of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training and development including coaching, counseling and discipline.

Interact and maintain communication with the building and safety manager and development services director as well as the city attorney's office on assigned case investigations; assist with reviewing, researching and analyzing investigative cases. Represent the department director in legal strategy and office meetings with the city attorney's office, Respond to and handle difficult compliance cases; explain city regulations relating to building, zoning, and land use, planning and related issues. May serve as liaison with other city departments to establish or enhance programs to serve the residents.

May make presentations on the code compliance program; attend and participate in professional group meetings. Assist and coordinate with local non-profit organizations such as community development commission (CDC) on neighborhood clean-up projects. Support the city's policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field; and five (5) years paid fulltime experience at an advanced level in code enforcement or code compliance activities, or building inspection or plan review; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or management role; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess at the time of appointment, International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification

Supplemental Information Knowledge Safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement; basic principles, practices and techniques of code enforcement, investigative techniques, legal aspects of code enforcement, program development, general city services and municipal organizational structure as they relate to code enforcement. City, State, Federal and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; City Code; Building Codes; planning and zoning ordinances; property maintenance ordinances, construction terminology; code enforcement techniques. General office procedures; customer service principles; basic mathematics.

Skills Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; following instructions. Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and specialized software; functioning standard office equipment. Interpreting laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.

Negotiation skills, verbal and written communication skills. Reading maps, plats and drawings. Pre-employment Requirements Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation.

Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position. License/Certification Must obtain within six (6) months of appointment, Zoning Inspector Certification. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is performed in a standard office environment and outdoors.

May require frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, sitting and operation of a personal computer. May be required to perform a full range of motion with lifting and/or carrying items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires operation of a vehicle.