Right of Way Inspector and Enforcement Manager

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleveland is seeking a Right of Way Inspector and Enforcement Manager to oversee right-of-way permitting and enforcement inspectors and ensure compliant installation, maintenance, and restoration within the City’s public rights-of-way. You will coordinate with code enforcement to prioritize 311 requests and sidewalk concerns, manage workloads, and review key reports.

A Bachelor's degree and five years of supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience supervising personnel, projects and resolving issues and disputes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge with right-of-way permitting processes, roadway construction, water and sewer infrastructure, contractor compliance, and municipal construction inspection is desirable.
• Pegasus, Accela, CityWorks or similar work management tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Right-of-Way Permitting and Enforcement Inspectors to ensure proper installation, maintenance, and restoration of public right-of-way.
• Coordinate with the Residents First Code Enforcement Administrator to prioritize, assign, and monitor 311 service requests and sidewalk inquiries.
• Assign, review, and monitor inspection workloads to ensure timely completion of inspections and enforcement activities.
• Review daily inspection and enforcement reports for accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Review and approve inspector mileage records, time sheets, and related documentation.
• Attend meetings and prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other communications.
• Provide administrative and technical leadership; train, mentor, and evaluate inspection staff; assist the Section Chief.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpret construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Social Sciences or related field

Tools

Pegasus

Accela

CityWorks

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Right of Way Inspector and Enforcement Manager

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and administering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Detailed job description (this should describe the actual duties for the position)

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Right-of-Way Permitting and Enforcement Inspectors to ensure the proper installation, maintenance, and restoration of improvements within the City's public right-of-way in accordance with approved permits, plans, specifications, and City standards.
• Coordinate with the Residents First Code Enforcement Administrator to prioritize, assign, and monitor 311 service requests, sidewalk complaints, and right-of-way-related inquiries to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Assign, review, and monitor inspection workloads to ensure timely completion of inspections, investigations, enforcement activities, and permit-related assignments.
• Review daily inspection reports, enforcement reports, and related records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with departmental procedures.
• Review and approve inspector mileage records, time sheets, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Attend internal and external meetings and prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other communications as required.
• Provides administrative and technical leadership; trains, mentors, and evaluates inspection staff; and assists the Section Chief in the daily administration and operation of the section.

Additional Qualifications

• Candidates must have Five (5) years' experience supervising personnel, projects and resolving issues and disputes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is required as is the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and engineering standards required.
• Knowledge with right-of-way permitting processes, roadway construction, water and sewer infrastructure, contractor compliance, and/or municipal construction inspection is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Pegasus, Accela, and CityWorks, or other similar work management tool preferred.

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.