Code Compliance Officer Supervisor

General Description:

Under the direction of the Chief Building Official. Manages Code Compliance Officers in the enforcement of City Code. Ensures enforcement activities are provided in a fair and consistent manner. Interprets and determines intent of City Code. Responsible for performing on-site field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable City Zoning and property maintenance codes and supervising Code Compliance Officers.

Essential Functions of Work

• Ensures all applicable provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, City of Reynoldsburg Codified Ordinances and International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance Code are enforced in a uniform, consistent, and equitable manner
• Plans, develops, implements and monitors inspection/enforcement work processes and procedures in order to achieve goals, objectives and work standards
• Interprets and explains code provisions to City officials, boards, agencies, building manager, property owners, occupants and attorneys
• Oversees arrangements for training classes and advises personnel on such topics as code changes
• Supervises the input and maintenance of records
• Responds to and resolves difficult or sensitive inquiries and complaints
• May accompany code compliance officers on complicated or controversial inspections
• Review inquiries and complaints and determines best method of resolution for responding to violations; issues citations and monitors the complaint and resolutions process; supports Code Compliance Officers on resolution of citations
• Assist with the enforcement of zoning ordinances/environmental codes (e.g., building, construction and zoning) of Reynoldsburg.
• Enforces the International Property Maintenance Code, investigates/inspects complaints (e.g., unlicensed/inoperable motor vehicles, trash, operation of businesses from residential areas, high grass/weeds, parking of vehicles on grass, sign violations) from public and posts code violation notices on properties
• Communicates with residents regarding violation notices and the actions needed to reach compliance; coordinates target area programs (e.g., photographs existing building signage, visits building locations to check addresses on buildings, checks neighborhoods for placement of trees near sidewalks/streets); photographs violations for documentation
• Prepares case files for court action (e.g., collects evidence, owner information, liaisons with city attorney on legal issues) and serves court citations; testifies at environmental court on property maintenance and zoning issues; examines, prepares, and maintains various work-related documents (e.g., maintains files regarding projects, prepares correspondence)
• Enters violations, notices, inspections, pictures (e.g., high weeds/ grass, trash, housing maintenance, inoperable cars, sign code) into database
• Writes periodic reports on code enforcement activities
• Meets with City officials to discuss repair, demolition, or replacement of buildings; attends board meetings to discuss code violations; attends seminars regarding code requirements (or construction industry updates)
• Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities and services review procedures; attends staff meetings and supervisory conferences
• Maintains required licenses and/or certificates
• Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• IPMC (International Property Maintenance Code) Certification
• Two (2) courses or one (1) year experience in research principles; or equivalent education or experience
• Good computer and typing skills
• Knowledge of supervisory practices, principles, concepts, and methods
• Thorough knowledge of property maintenance inspection practices and procedures
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: ( * Indicates developed after employment)

• Property maintenance standards*
• City of Reynoldsburg zoning/housing code*
• Code enforcement procedures*
• Zoning laws and/or regulations*
• Department policies and procedures*
• Photography
• Office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling
• Records management
• Local geographical area*
• Code enforcement terminology*
• Building terminology*

Skill in:

• Computer operation; Use of modern office equipment (e.g., personal computer, printer, fax)
• Motor vehicle operation
• Use or operation of photographic equipment

Ability to:

• Physically inspect limited access areas such as crawlspaces and attics through limited openings such as hatchways using ladders, or temporary stairs of less than desirable tread/riser ratios such as found on scaffolding stairs.
• Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
• Compile and prepare reports; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
• Communicate clearly and effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications
• Gather, collate, and classify information
• Cooperate with co-workers on group projects
• Handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a positive work culture; resolve complaints in a professional manner

Working Conditions:

• Medium: lift, push, pull 20 to 50 pounds occasionally; 10 to 25 pounds frequently
• Works in the vicinity of floor or wall openings, elevated platforms, and/or runways.
• Ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds.
• Works in an area in which the means of egress is or can be obstructed.
• Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas.
• Is exposed to possible injury as a result of falling from high places.
• Has exposure to potentially vicious animals.
• Has exposure to second-hand smoke

CLASS TITLES OF POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:

(4) Code Compliance Officers