• Oversees the preparation of code enforcement cases, including evidentiary exhibits, for administrative hearing officers and municipal court.
• Negotiates terms of settlement agreements with assistance from the City Attorney’s Office and resolves issues with collection of fines with assistance from the Finance Department.
• Serves as liaison for the Code Enforcement Division with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; resolves controversial issues.
• Provides responsible and complex staff assistance to the Community Development Director; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; directs special projects and research as assigned.
• Presents reports and information to a variety of commissions, committees, boards, the general public and the City Council.
• Works closely with Public Works Department on violations of City right-of-way and encroachment issues, joint inspections, broken sewer lines, and storm drain/water quality issues.
• Coordinates mutual code enforcement actions with the County Health Department and social service agencies, as well as other City departments.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommends modifications to Code Enforcement programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Oversees the on-line Code Enforcement Compliant Reference process, ensuring effective communication between the Community Development Department and the Fire Department. Works closely with City Attorney as required.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Administers, interprets and enforces provisions of the municipal code and other regulations; prepares and recommends modifications to the municipal code and other regulations.
• Works closely with the Business License application process to ensure all businesses who apply for applications are in compliance with all applicable Fire Codes.
• Participates on a variety of boards, committees and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of code enforcement and other assigned areas of responsibility.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of comprehensive code enforcement, mandatory garbage collection, fee collection and business license programs.
• Code abatement, business license, mandatory garbage collection and fee collection program regulations, requirements, forms, policies and procedures.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Organization and function of City departments, divisions and outside agencies.
• Laws, ordinances, regulations and procedures governing search and seizure, due process, administrative hearing court systems, unpaid fee collection and property tax assessment.
• Fire inspection.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Research methods and sources of information related to assigned responsibilities.