Code Enforcement Supervisor

Sacbar; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacbar in Santa Fe Springs, CA seeks a Code Enforcement Supervisor to lead inspectors, conduct field investigations, and ensure compliance with state and city codes. The role involves extensive fieldwork, coordinating enforcement activities, and providing supervision to staff.

Ideal candidates will have a public agency background in code enforcement, supervisory experience, and bilingual Spanish skills are highly desirable for interaction with the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning or related field is highly desirable.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience with a public agency as a code enforcement officer.
• Minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory, senior, or lead capacity.
• Spanish-speaking bilingual skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, assign and review enforcement activities of Code Enforcement Inspectors.
• Perform complex duties of inspection, investigation, and enforcement of codes and ordinances.
• Conduct extensive fieldwork; may include weekend and evening work.
• Develop and implement goals and objectives; supervise and train personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments and the public.

Skills

Customer service techniques

Municipal codes

Fire codes

Building codes

Construction terminology

Office software

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in public administration or urban planning

Tools

Computers

Job description

Position Purpose

Under general supervision and direction, the Code Enforcement Supervisor supervises, coordinates, assigns, and reviews the enforcement activities of Code Enforcement Inspectors; performs the complex duties of a Code Enforcement Inspector, technical office and field work involving the inspection, investigation, and enforcement of State and City codes and ordinances relating to public nuisances, zoning, illegal garage conversions, overgrown vegetation, illegal business operations, illegal land uses, poor landscaping and property maintenance, unpermitted construction, outdoor storage, and assistance to the public. This position requires extensive fieldwork and may include weekend and evening work.

Work Schedule

Code Enforcement Supervisor works a 4/10 schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Incumbent may be required to attend pre-scheduled evening meetings or weekend events.

Supervision Received

Receives direct supervision from the Department manager or higher-level management staff.

Supervision Exercised

Provides direct supervision of Code Enforcement Inspectors.

Representative Competencies and Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Customer service techniques and principles
• Applicable laws, municipal codes, land use and development standards
• Fire, building, and vehicle codes
• Construction terminology
• Departmental policies and procedures
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Field inspection, investigative principles, and practices
• Modern office procedures and equipment, including computers
• Word processing and related software applications

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel
• Provide excellent customer service
• Effectively prioritize and manage assigned work
• Develop, implement, and administer goals and objectives
• Perform complex field inspections of properties
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Operate and use modern office equipment
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other people

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning or a related field is highly desirable. The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience with a public agency as a code enforcement officer, including municipal enforcement, inspection, and investigation, and a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory, senior, or lead capacity role. Spanish-speaking bilingual skills are highly desirable.

License and Certificates

Possession of a valid POST certification in PC 832 Laws of Arrest is required. A valid Class “C” California Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record are required. Possession of a valid Certified Code Enforcement Officer (CCEO) certificate from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers is required.