Senior Code Compliance Supervisor

About the Role

Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate supervisors and staff engaged in conducting inspections, investigating code violations, issuing notices and citations, and ensuring compliance with applicable municipal codes and regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing casework to ensure alignment with department priorities and best practices.
• Preparing written reports and correspondence.
• Designing, developing, and overseeing implementation of outreach programs to reduce illegal dumping.
• Handling the most difficult and sensitive Council requests and citizens’ complaints.
• Participating in administrative hearings, appeals, and other enforcement proceedings, and providing testimony or supporting documentation as needed.
• Preparing computerized spreadsheets, reports, and presentations using MS Office, Intranet and Internet software, SalesForce, and Outlook.
• Analyzing and recommending budget allocation.
• Developing and implementing enforcement strategies to improve compliance and program effectiveness.

In the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire-Rescue Department, these positions may also serve as Defensible Space Supervisors, with duties including:

• Specialized wildfire mitigation.
• Conducting home hardening and defensible space inspections.
• Providing community outreach and education in high-risk wildfire areas.

Employees may be required to work weekends and attend events scheduled to provide community outreach and education.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience supervising personnel responsible for the enforcement of a variety of federal, state, county, or municipal codes and ordinances.
• A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

Qualifications

Highly Desirable:

• Possession of Home Ignition Zone / Defensible Space Inspector Certification (CSFM).
• Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (NFPA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of wildland fire dynamics and field experience.
• Waste code enforcement and homelessness-related experience.

Pay

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29

Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

Senior Code Compliance Supervisor positions in the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire-Rescue Department performing wildfire mitigation and defensible space duties are eligible for 10% special assignment pay. Those with a valid Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) Certification are eligible for an additional 5% pay.