Code Compliance Manager - Escondido, United States - City of Escondido

City of Escondido

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Escondido, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Summary:

This position is open until filled.

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido.

We have an opening for the position of Code Compliance Manager in our Development Services/Code Compliance Division.

For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under administrative direction, directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Code Compliance Division within the Development Services Department including general code compliance, business licensing, and mobilehome park compliance programs; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Development Services.

Key Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices._

Assumes management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Code Compliance Division including compliance of certain building, Health and Safety, Business and Professions, vehicle, and City municipal and zoning codes that protect health, safety, and general welfare of residents and visitors.

Develops, implements and supervises a code compliance program involved in the efficient and effective compliance of codes related to housing, dangerous buildings, abandoned/inoperative vehicles, trash, weeds, violations of Title 25, business operating without proper business license, improper or illegal signage, and other health and safety violations.

Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned staff involved in investigating code violations and initiating procedures to abate violations; assigns work activities, projects, and programs to implement Council Action Plan; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Participates in field activities and investigations; reviews reports prepared by Code Compliance Officers; may issue citations and prepare requests for criminal complaints as appropriate; prepares cases for prosecution; prepares materials for Council hearings; may testify in court regarding compliance action.

Reviews and analyzes statistical information from reports; track case information and review data entry for consistency.

Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.

Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the Code Compliance Division's annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments.

Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Development Services; conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to Code Compliance programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

Serves as the liaison for the Code Compliance Division to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; attends various meetings to work with and educate citizens; responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

Attends seminars, classes, and professional group meetings; reviews professional literature; stays abreast of current developments, new trends, and innovations in the field of code compliance.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal code compliance program.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Procedures involved in the compliance of codes and regulations including