Codes Enforcement Team Leader

City of Norfolk; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Public Health seeks a Codes Enforcement Team Leader to supervise staff, assign duties, investigate complaints, and enforce city codes related to private waste collection. The role requires strong leadership and experience in environmental health programs.

The department offers a competitive salary range and opportunities to contribute to vector control, mosquito and rodent abatement, and multi-agency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in management with knowledge in at least one of the following areas: building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, fire protection, elevators or property maintenance.
• Knowledge of city codes and private waste collection enforcement.
• Certification or specialized training related to environmental health or inspections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff by preparing reports, assigning duties, coordinating activities and evaluating personnel.
• Educate and enforce City Code on private waste collection; notify property owners and issue citations.
• Investigate complaints related to private waste collection in the City of Norfolk.
• Investigate vector control issues and issue notices as needed.
• Assist with related Environmental Health programs.
• Perform mosquito and rodent abatement as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Public health knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Advanced study or training

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. These entities work together to promote healthy lifestyle choices that can combat chronic disease, educate the public about emergency preparedness and threats to their health, and track disease outbreaks in Virginia.

The City of Norfolk's Department of Public Health is seeking a candidate for the position of Codes Enforcement Team Leader. This position is responsible for managing staff, assigning duties, monitoring bulk containers serviced by private collectors, educating the public and commercial solid waste collection firms of the provisions of the city codes, investigating complaints, and enforcing compliance.

Department Hiring Salary Range: $65,838 - $75,551

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs supervisory duties by preparing reports, reviewing subordinate work for accuracy and thoroughness, assigning duties, coordinating activities, forwarding non bulk container issues to other agencies, ensuring prioritization of emergency situations, responding to requests for information, scheduling, disciplining, evaluating and developing personnel, setting goals and objectives, serving on multi-agency committees and teams, implementing technical and administrative policies and procedures and assisting with budget preparation.
• Informs, educates, and enforces the City Code on private waste collection by notifying property owners of requirements and issuing citations and summons for violations.
• Investigates complaints/issues related to private waste collection in the City of Norfolk.
• Investigates complaints/issues related to vector control and issues legal notices and summons as needed.
• Assists with closely related Environmental Health programs.
• Performs mosquito and rodent abatement as needed.

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Five years' experience in management and general knowledge in at least one of the following areas: building construction, building, fire or housing inspections, plumbing, electrical or mechanical trades, fire protection, elevators or property maintenance.

Preferred Experience:

One year experience with enforcement and/or inspections.

• Valid Driver's License
• Special Police Officers certification within six months of hire.