Code Enforcement Supervisor

This is 4-day, 36-hour full-time position with excellent benefits

THE POSITION 

The City of Alameda is seeking an experienced, solution-oriented Code Enforcement Supervisor. The position reports directly to the Chief Building Official and is responsible for the management, coordination and supervision of (2) two officers in the Code Enforcement Division.
 
PLANNING, BUILDING & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT 

The Planning, Building and Transportation Department is a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative department consisting of five divisions: Planning, Building, Code Enforcement, Sustainability and Transportation Planning. The Department has 30 full time employees, including approximately 14 staff in the functions overseen by the Building Official. The Building Division is supported by the Planning and Building Fund with a budget of $5 million for the FY 2024-2025.
 
This is a salaried full-time, benefited position regularly scheduled for 4-days per week (typically Monday-Thursday) with on­-call duties during fires, natural disasters and other emergency situations and as assigned by the Building Official. The City of Alameda offers a generous benefits package, including full healthcare and dental coverage for you and your family and CALPERS pension benefits. To learn more about our benefits package, please visit our webpage here: City of Alameda Employee Benefits

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT  

• For a comprehensive list of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix HERE

• Four-day, 36-hour work week (typically Monday through Thursday)

• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.25% contribution.

• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available, with a generous City contribution towards medical premiums.

• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents. Vacation: Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.

• Management Incentive Leave: 27 hours of management leave per fiscal year.

• Holidays: 11 City Holidays

• Floating Holidays: 3.5 days

• Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.

Ideal Candidate 

The ideal candidates will possess high emotional intelligence and demonstrate success in supervising and leading a high performing code enforcement team. The candidate will also demonstrate a strong understanding of his/her role in facilitating and maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders to achieve the City’s goals.  Key attributes and characteristics of the ideal candidate also include: 

• Extensive experience in technical oversight for a municipal code enforcement function, including experience on developing and improving operational procedures related to code enforcement and other relevant functions.
• Outstanding communication skills, both orally and in writing, and political acumen to engage different stakeholders from City officials to property owners, businesses and developers. 
• Strong problem-solving skills that result in excellent customer service and ability to come up with creative solutions and resolve complaints effectively without compromising City objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Broad range of experience in the public sector, including experience to leverage expert knowledge of the California Building Code, Health and Safety Codes and relevant codes to further City policies and code enforcement goals. 
• Success juggling multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment and is able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of best practices in citywide code enforcement processes.

Definition

Under general direction of the Building Official or Department Director, oversees assigned staff in performing the daily operations and functions of the City's code enforcement activities, including investigating and documenting violations, initiating procedures to resolve violations involving building codes, zoning ordinances, public nuisances, property maintenance, license and permit regulations and other issues relating to the public health, safety and welfare; works collaboratively with other City departments and outside agencies and actively participates as a member of the City’s interdepartmental Code Enforcement Taskforce; represents the City at various hearings and events, tracks, updates and maintains investigations, complaint information and official records; attends regular training to maintain or achieve Code Enforcement Officer certification; supervise assigned staff; performs other related duties as required.

1. Coordinates, reviews, schedules and performs work related to building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal code compliance including implementing and enforcing the City’s building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal code compliance program.
2. Receives, records, investigates and responds to reported violations of various building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal codes, laws, rules, and regulations; gathers and evaluates related information and determines course of action; research ownership records, prior complaints, municipal codes and ordinances, and state regulations to establish whether a violation has occurred.
3. Conducts inspections, field studies, tests, and investigations; issues citations; prepares and presents building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal code violation cases.
4. Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; conduct follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepare non-compliance cases for legal action; present testimony at nuisance abatement hearings; initiate criminal and civil complaints in conjunction with the City Attorney’s office when necessary.
5. Coordinates activities and works collaboratively with City departments and other regulatory agencies; organizes the City’s Code Enforcement Taskforce.
6. Recommends appropriate disposition of outstanding cases.
7. Ensures adherence to and application of established safe work practices and procedures.
8. Provides information to the public regarding building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal codes, laws, ordinances and regulations; serves as liaison to various community groups, property owners, businesses and professional organizations; prepares and makes various public education presentations; attends various meetings, seminars and classes; investigates and resolves complaints; supports the Building Official or Department Director in responding to inquiries and complaints.
9. Prepares reports, recommendations, correspondence, compliance agreements, and other information and documents; recommends revisions to building codes, policies and procedures; may deliver presentations to City boards and commissions and community groups. 
10. Establishes and maintains accurate and complete case files; prepare documents and evidence for court proceedings; testify in hearings and court proceedings as required; organizes and maintains various records and files including specialized computer applications.
11. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations, and methods and practices related to building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal code enforcement.
12. Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.  

Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Education:  Equivalent graduation with an associate degree from an accredited college with significant coursework in public safety, public administration, code enforcement, fire prevention, criminal justice, or related field.
 
Experience:  Five (5) years of progressively responsible journey-level code compliance experience, including two (2) years in supervisory capacity.  Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal code enforcement; construction practices and materials; applicable federal, state and local building and zoning codes, laws and regulations; residential, business, health, safety and welfare investigation techniques; modern office practice methods and equipment, including computers and designated software; safe work practices and procedures.
 
Ability
Ability to effectively oversee, schedule and perform assigned building, life, safety and property maintenance municipal code compliance work; organize and implement a comprehensive building code enforcement program; interpret, apply and explain codes, ordinances, laws and regulations; read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and diagrams; conduct inspections and investigations and perform related administrative and field functions, including identification, collection, preparation and presentation of evidence; ascertain facts, apply appropriate codes, ordinances, laws and regulations; respond to, investigate, document and resolve inquiries, complaints and requests for service in a fair, tactful and firm manner; think strategically, exercise sound judgment; perform mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; maintain and utilize designated specialized computer software and operating systems; establish, organize and maintain accurate records and recordkeeping systems; interpret and analyze information, draw valid conclusions and project consequences; maintain level of knowledge and certification required for satisfactory job performance; communicate effectively; act with resourcefulness, courtesy and initiative; establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; demonstrate effective team leadership and train, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
 
Special Requirements
Willingness and/or ability to work varying shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends; work on an on-call basis; work irregular duty assignments; may wear a uniform; work alone or in groups; work in person at the office and remotely; attend educational sessions as required; travel out of town for one day or more for trainings.
 
Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.
    AND
Possession of valid California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification, Penal Code Section 832, Laws of Arrest without Firearms, or the equivalent. 
    AND
Possession of a valid Certified Code Enforcement Officer certification by California Association of Code Enforcement Officer (CACEO) or the equivalent.
    AND
Possession of valid International Code Council (ICC) Building Code certification B1-Residential or B2-Commercial certification, or the equivalent.

Salary : $119,688 - $145,482