Code Enforcement Supervisor - Promotional

About the role

Virtually any land development or construction that takes place in the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County (outside the city limits of the nine cities) is reviewed, permitted, and inspected by Permit Sonoma. The Code Enforcement Supervisor works in the office and in the field to respond to citizen concerns and investigate and determine violations of County zoning and land use codes, permits, and ordinances related to building construction.

Responsibilities

• Determine work priorities and effectively coordinate multiple code enforcement issues.
• Plan, organize, supervise, train, and evaluate technical staff.
• Speak and write clearly for the purpose of giving clear, accurate, and concise direction and information to the public, staff, and other agencies.
• Determine and document violations, and determine whether to proceed to the administrative and abatement process.
• Select, orient, train, and evaluate the work and performance of staff.
• Identify and communicate permit requirements, procedures, and timelines for gaining compliance.

Requirements

Supervise the work and staff of Permit Sonoma's Code Enforcement Division, bring patience, empathy, and ability to provide constructive feedback, guidance, and support to foster employee growth and team development.

• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and techniques and building/zoning codes related to general construction, i.e., electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
• Multiple years of experience conducting complex health and safety-related field investigations.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with concerned citizens, property owners, staff, law enforcement, and other agencies.
• Able to accurately create, review, and maintain records and reports.
• Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest course certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Code Enforcement Certification from an approved and accredited organization, e.g., California Association of Code Enforcement (CACEO) and/or International Code Council (ICC) certifications.

Qualifications

A combination of work experience, training, and education that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. A typical way to qualify is: Five (5) years of journey or higher-level experience in code enforcement, building, zoning and land use, or environmental health inspection in a government agency that includes at least one (1) year as a lead worker; or four (4) years of experience performing duties involving code enforcement that includes at least one (1) year equivalent to working as a Senior Code Enforcement Inspector with the County of Sonoma. And Coursework in code enforcement, zoning and land use regulations, investigative techniques and methods, construction and/or building inspection, public health, planning, environmental studies, or related courses would provide such an opportunity.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of procedures, methods, and techniques used in investigations and enforcement utilizing appropriate legal requirements and constraints.
• Knowledge of the principles of investigation.
• Working knowledge of computers and a variety of general and specialized programs.
• Effective supervisory practices and techniques.
• Principles of training and supervision.
• Effective tools to work with difficult people in conflict and conflict resolution.
• The use of electronic information equipment and specific systems as used within the department.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.