Listing Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

Directs the activities of the Code Enforcement Department. Responsible for the administrative oversight of all department services. The work requires coordination of the City's interdepartmental resources to provide unified zoning and enforcement services to the public. The Code Enforcement Director reports to the City Manager.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, directs, and supervise the activities of the City’s Code Enforcement Department
• Implements department’s operating policies and procedures
• Ensures accommodation of new legislation
• Establishes program goals and objectives
• Prepares and administers department budget, controlling expenditures in accordance with budget appropriations as directed.
• Enforces all aspects of the City's codes and ordinances and manages site inspections of properties and structures within the City to ensure compliance with all applicable City, State, and Federal codes and regulatory requirements.
• Stays abreast of new codes and ordinances for amendment/adoption.
• Administers and manages the code enforcement, code inspection, and notification processes.
• Directs the presentation of cases at hearings, oversees the preparation of such cases from initial complaint reporting, presentation and follow through to completion.
• Presents evidence in various legal proceedings to ensure that complete and correct information is related to all participants; provides depositions to the court.
• Conducts appropriate research for maintaining current knowledge of new state and municipal legislation.
• Attends various department, public, and Council meetings, and provides oral presentations as needed.
• Handles difficult, sometimes volatile situations regarding code violations to resolves issues with property owners, tenants, and complainants.
• Consults with others on complex problem situations and provides technical expertise.
• Provides progress and activity reports to senior management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law enforcement or directly related field; minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in municipal or state code enforcement and compliance work; at least 3 years of supervisory and administrative experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of local zoning codes, Community Development, and nuisance codes.
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, coach and evaluate staff performance
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear and comprehensive records and to make necessary reports
• Ability to effectively present programs and ideas orally and in writing and speak effectively to public groups and civic organizations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the public
• Ability to enforce code requirements with tact and impartiality
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and supervise office and field functions.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities and use time efficiently
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality and applies feedback to improve performance
• Interacts and communicates clearly with coworkers, citizens, and vendors in a courteous, friendly matter
• Manages difficult situations, responds promptly to needs, solicits consultant feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance and meets commitments
• Exhibits tact, consideration, and patience in difficult situations
• Approaches sudden, unexpected challenges effectively with confidence
• Punctual, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Organizes or schedules other tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May work an adjusted schedule for assisting in events occurring after 5:00 p.m. such as meetings, or planned events.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS SPECIFICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE OTHERWISE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB.