Code Enforcement Manager Jobs in Concord, NC (NOW HIRING)

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Thisis an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates will be based on education, skill,experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include anassessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparisonto the market rate and requirements for the job.

AtMecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as youare with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best versionof you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help MecklenburgCounty become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptionalexperience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working atMecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) youwill help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptionalquality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilitiesrange from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and airresources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity topartner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you areinterested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success andinnovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented,high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance ourquality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Manage and supervise, administrative of code enforcement function of the team to effectively and efficiently enforce all applicable codes. Works with staff and professional designer community working / handling more complex consultations, investigations, evaluations and planning, and/or determination of life safety impacts of work processes. This Manager position is responsible for serving as a leader and is responsible for project management oversight, delegation, the review of environmental, infrastructure and implementation of projects/plans according to codes and regulations.

• Manage staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and disciplinary recommendations
• Solve complex code interpretation issues
• Review and make recommendations on state statutes and code changes
• Establish policies and procedures
• Serve as a liaison, task team member, or chairman of technical and customer service teams within the Code Enforcement Division
• Provide technical guidance and advice regarding applicable code enforcement regulations to Architects, Professional Engineers, Contractors, the general public, and/or other interested parties in person, over the phone, or in writing
• Administer, monitor, and evaluate specialized programs and/or ordinances related to code enforcement
• Serve as a liaison with employees, citizens, and external organizations; represents the County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events
• Participate in change efforts that assist organization to transform to new business models and assist in development, recommend and implement new processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results
• Assist with budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures
• Coordinate with peer Code Enforcement Managers to assure consistency within the department
• Ability to manage all HR requirements in relation to staff

Experience: Minimum of six years of code related experience and/or seven years in the design or construction industry including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• Ability to obtain at least one Level III Certificate from the North Carolina Qualifications Board within one year of hire
• Course certification in legal aspects of building code enforcement in North Carolina

Professional Engineer or Architecture

Knowledge of

Management principles

Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes

Advanced code enforcement principles and practices

Public relations principles

Code enforcement operations, services, and activities

Budgeting principles and practices

• Monitoring and evaluating employees
• Prioritizing and assigning work
• Using computers and related software applications
• Reading and interpreting construction documents
• Speaking in public
• Developing and recommending policies and procedures
• Public relations
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and regulations
• Preparing reports
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans
• Preparing and monitoring budgets
• Mediating, negotiating, and resolving conflict
• Preparing proposed ordinances and code amendments

• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision‑making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness
• Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
• Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position‑related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations. No

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.