Manager-Code Enforcement (Code Compliance - Civil Service)

City of Dallas; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Vibrant work culture

Job summary

City of Dallas is hiring a Code Enforcement Manager to lead daily operations, set goals, and ensure effective code enforcement with accountability and strong customer service. The role oversees budgets, staff supervision, and cross-department coordination.

The Manager will supervise inspectors, ensure compliance with laws, and represent the department in meetings and hearings, driving improvements in enforcement accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• Four (4) years of experience in interpreting/enforcing codes or related regulatory work.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or project management experience in at least two areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the division and staff; delegates tasks and ensures compliance with policies.
• Sets short-, mid-, and long-term goals; develops schedules, priorities, and standards; monitors progress.
• Assists in budgeting, reviews submissions, and handles vendor and contract payments.
• Directs code enforcement activities and audits inspections and reports.
• Provides training and keeps staff certified with current code trends and enforcement methods.
• Represents the department to City officials and external agencies, negotiating solutions as needed.
• Attends hearings and takes necessary actions on decisions or inquiries.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Code enforcement

Supervision

Leadership

Oral & written communication

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs moderately complex management or oversight activates for daily operations of an operating unit or functional program. Work involves establishing short-, mid-, or long-term goals and objectives; developing guidelines,procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals;coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and/orsupervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment.

Job Description Overview

The Code Enforcement Manager manages, oversees, and directs the code enforcement activities ensuring accuracy, accountability, and efficiency in enforcement actions; develops plans and directives, manages quality and accuracy in reporting, and ensures excellent inspection, code enforcement, and customer service.

Essential Functions

1. Manages, oversees, and monitors department daily operations and activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; monitors code enforcement officer compliance with various regulations.
2. Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; ensures accountability and transparency in City code related matters and follow up.
3. Assists in the development, preparation, management, and implementation of the division's budget; reviews budget submissions, provides sound recommendations, and handles various requests from City Council, City Manager's Office, and other management; determines contract dollars to be spent, vendor payments, and other billing activities impacting the budget.
4. Performs, directs, and participates in code compliance and enforcement activities and projects as assigned; oversees the code compliance documents and operating budget; performs audits of inspections and complies with other Auditor's requests when needed.
5. Provides training and ensures all code enforcement personnel are properly certified and up to date on all current trends an developments in code compliance and enforcement.
6. Serves as the acting official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends department activities, policies, and reporting; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues or financial discrepancies.
7. Attends City Council and legislative hearings and takes necessary action regarding decisions or inquiries made at such hearings.
8. Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of accounting, billing, budgeting, procurement, and financial analysis.
2. Knowledge of organization, function, financial administration, and authority of various City Departments.
3. Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations.
4. Ability to perform extensive research and resolve financial discrepancies.
5. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.
6. Ability to identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
7. Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision, leadership, and direction to subordinate staff.
8. Ability to determine work procedures that expedite workflow, improve efficiency, and increase operational effectiveness.
9. Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
10. Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in any field.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in any of the following areas: Interpreting and/or enforcing city, county, state, or federal codes. Business/Public administration Policy implementation Regulatory compliance Legal or paralegal work Urban planning AND Two (2) years of supervisory/project management experience involving at least two (2) of the following areas (supervisory/project management experience may be included in the required experience above)

EQUIVALENCIES: High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements. Associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experienced requirements. Master's degree or higher in any field plus two (2) years of the required experience including two (2) years of the stated supervisory/project management experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSES and CERTIFICATION

Valid and current driver's license with good driving record. Must have or be able to obtain certification as a Registered Code Enforcement Officer within six (6) months of appointment.

PREFERENCES

English/Spanish bi-lingual skills are a plus.

Salary Range

$64,251.20 - $79,809.60 The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.