Code Compliance Supervisor

Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of Code Compliance personnel. Makes day-to-day assignments as required by the needs of the service.

Coordinates contractors in the abatement of violations.

Examines abandoned and existing buildings or structures to insure structural strength, stability, sanitation. Adequate light and ventilation, safety to life and property from fire and other hazards incident to the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.

Examines premises to insure safety to life and property from fire and other hazards by abatement of weeds and grass, litter, abandoned building materials or appliances, junk yards, etc.

Performs on-site inspections of abandoned and existing buildings, including commercial and residential premises, abandoned structures, abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles, etc. to insure that all building, zoning, nuisance, and other codes and ordinances are followed. Examines vehicles to insure safety to public and abates vehicles in violation of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance. Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues. Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing; maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions. Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies and minor incidents. Oversees the process for notification of the property owner, tenant, and mortgagee of code violations on sub-standard and dangerous buildings, and prepares unsafe building reports. Ensures that administrative warrants are prepared correctly for the abatement of code violations. Patrols and/or inspects an assigned area to monitor for violations of local codes.

Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to signage, building occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions, land use, zoning, noise, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters.

Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions complainants, witnesses, and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; make findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations for failure to comply with ordinances and code violations.

Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, developers, businesses, etc. to review and explain health and code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.

Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, media releases, and reports relating to code compliance issues and actions.

Provides information to persons who request information or assistance in health or code compliance related matters.

Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; prepares recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or regulations which relate to the position.

Coordinates efforts with the police, fire, planning, building, and other related Departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.

Works with police and prosecutors to obtain appropriate statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.

Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.

Prepares and reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution and presents exhibits or other evidence in court as required. Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.

Prepares, reviews, and retains a variety of weekly, monthly and yearly reports, memorandums, letters, and other reports and records related to health inspection and code compliance activities.

Researches and develops recommendations for amendments and additions to codes or health regulations.

Conducts periodic performance evaluations, planning sessions, and counsels personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters.

Maintains, cleans, and repairs equipment, facilities, supplies, and staff vehicles.

Coordinates, attends, and participates with staff, board, and committee meetings.

Reviews and assists with planning and managing the annual budget.

Prepares and provides necessary documents to finance for account invoices and purchases.

May produce, present, or coordinate community service programs. Does public speaking in the promotion of Department programs.

Attends training, conferences, and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field and obtain or maintain certifications; represents the Department in a variety of local, County, State, and other meetings.

Conducts food service inspections at food handling establishments, daycare centers, schools, foster/adoption homes, nursing homes, temporary events, for mobile food vendors, etc. to investigate complaints or to survey for violations of city ordinances, codes, policies, or State law.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent;

Two years experience related to inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, public administration or a related field;

Any equivalent combination of education and experience;

Certification from an approved Food Managers Course within 30 days of employment;

Must have a valid Texas driver's license by date of hire; Must have a Texas Code Enforcement Officer license or the ability to pass the state Code Enforcement Officer test within six months from date of hire and obtain license within one year from date of hire.

The Code Compliance Supervisor supervises personnel and deals directly with people in a customer service setting and as a result must have good interpersonal, management, and leadership skills;

The Supervisor must have good written and verbal communication skills and must have the ability to quickly obtain a working knowledge of streets, procedures, and City Codes used by the Code Compliance Department;

The Supervisor must be able to successfully complete multiple tasks in a busy environment. In addition, employee must be able to work independently while completing assigned tasks without a supervisor present and value a commitment to serve customers and work within a team concept;

Some knowledge of code enforcement principles, practices, and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; working knowledge of applicable laws, standards, and regulations relating to various land use, nuisance, and public safety codes; working knowledge of inspection techniques.

Attendance is an essential job function.

Must be able to follow directions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land uses and other matters. Hand‑eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must have the ability to work well with others and have a good/pleasant attitude.