Code Enforcement Manager - Government Jobs : Job Details

Under general supervision of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, this mid-management non-sworn, non-peace officer, uniformed position is responsible to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of professional, technical and administrative support staff engaged in the enforcement of municipal and other related codes including zoning, land use, housing, litter, sanitation and other public nuisance code provisions; to provide leadership and coordination to the Code Enforcement Program, Business License Enforcement, Neighborhood Preservation Program and Animal Enforcement and related programs and activities; and to perform other related work as required.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge of: The Huntington Park Municipal codes, ordinances, policies, procedures; rules and regulations; legal process, including right of entry and due process; Federal, State and City laws and requirements regarding block grant funding, health and safety; General Law enforcement procedures, policies and techniques as it related to code enforcement; Principles and practices of organization, administration and program budget and personnel management. Skills: Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spread sheets, power point presentation, and reports using a personal computer and software applications; Ability to: Assist in developing and implement a comprehensive Code Enforcement program; Understand and interpret municipal and other applicable codes and determine the most effective method for collecting violations; Diplomatically dealing with the public and other government agencies in the enforcement of ordinances and regulations; Plan, develop and implement a comprehensive code enforcement and public information program; Enforce ordinances and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; Coordinate Code Compliance Division activities within the Police Department, other City departments, divisions and sections, and with outside agencies; Operate and comprehend the uses and application of computers in relation to code enforcement functions; Research laws and their application; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Take part in the selection, supervision, training and evaluation subordinate staff; Understand and interpret MOU's Administrative Policies and Departmental Rules and other City Policies related to job duties; Review and evaluate employees job performance; Foster a teamwork environment; Plan, organize and prioritize progress; Supervise, lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees; Initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions as required; Organize, assign, schedule and delegate workload among employees; Speak before groups of people; Effectively manage workplace diversity issues in a diverse organization; Establish and maintain smooth and effective working relationships; Handle confidential information with discretion; Initiate and accomplish work in a timely manner; Deal calmly and effectively with the public; Effectively manage workplace diversity issues in a diverse organization; Assume responsibility for providing effective customer service; Effectively handle stressful situations; Develop necessary skills from on the job training and meet the standards of performance or higher for the classification.

Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education/Training: A Bachelor's Degree with major course work in criminal justice, political science, law, urban planning, business, public administration or related field from an accredited college or university. A Masters Degree in Public Administration or related field is highly desirable. Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience with responsibility for the development, maintenance and administration of a code enforcement or community preservation program or a closely related field. License or Certificate: A valid California Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record; Must obtain an Advanced CACEO Certification within one (1) year of employment; Special Requirements: Must pass a Police Department background check; Requires wearing uniforms; Physical Requirements: Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position; Bilingual Pay: Employees who are qualify and certified to speak Spanish may be eligible to receive bilingual pay.

Application and Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only. Apply online by clicking on the APPLY button for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide all relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the Supplemental Questionnaire section to assist in evaluating your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.