Code Enforcement Manager

Salary: $127,450.00 - $166,293.00 Annually
Location : Malibu City Hall, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500029
Department: Planning
Division: Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates and manages the staff and operations of the Code Enforcement Division; participates in the development of policies and strategies for division operations; addresses and resolves complex and high profile code enforcement issues and complaints; manages the effective use of division resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex professional assistance in areas of expertise; performs related duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to zoning/land use planning, building code administration, housing code administration, rent control administration, property maintenance, animal control, and related issues.
• Knowledge of legal issues pertaining to arrest warrants, inspection warrants, abatement warrants, Notices and Orders to Comply, summary abatement, and related issues.
• Knowledge of the procedures and methods involved in investigating violations and preparing cases for court, testifying in court, and related matters.
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing and able to give presentations.
• Possess a proven track record of successful code enforcement initiatives.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Code Enforcement Division; manages and adjudicates high priority and sensitive code enforcement cases as directed.
  
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
  
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of division budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding; identifies and secures local, state, and federal funding opportunities for code enforcement activities.
  
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
  
• Manages and participates in the investigation of complaints from the public and City staff regarding violations of municipal codes, ordinances, standards, health and safety regulations, and water quality regulations.
  
• Convenes and leads multi-department code enforcement task force efforts; meets with City planning, building, and public works staff and legal counsel regarding complaints and coordinates activities with other staff and code enforcement personnel.
  
• Oversees and participates in the preparation of "Stop Work" orders, notices of violation or noncompliance and citations according to applicable codes and regulations; issues and distributes letters to property owners notifying them of violation.
  
• Coordinates and conducts follow-up abatement procedures including the preparation of additional correspondence, site visits, and communication with property owners and attorneys; ensures follow-up investigations are conducted for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances; prepares non-compliance cases for legal action; presents testimony at nuisance abatement hearings.
  
• Monitors progress of criminal complaints and maintains contact with the prosecutor regarding progress; makes decisions regarding plea agreements and orders sought; keeps prosecutor apprised of property owner's progress or lack of progress regarding abatement.
  
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes new and proposed legislation; determines effect of legislation on operations and programs of the organization served; advises superiors of findings; takes appropriate action in order to ensure compliance with existing rules and regulations; proposes legislation if appropriate.
  
• Ensures drive-by or on-site inspections of residential, industrial, and/or commercial areas regarding existence of violations and/or regarding verification of abatement are made; notes possible violations at other property sites during field investigations.
  
• Provides information to violators, the general public, business community and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; responds to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
  
• Assists the Fire Department with code violations and acts as liaison between the Fire Department and City Attorney; works with Animal Control regarding joint enforcement issues.
  
• Assists the general public at the front counter regarding community services and code enforcement requests, complaints, and concerns.
  
• Maintains files and records related to citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
  
• Initiates contacts with residents, business representatives and other parties to explain the nature of incurred violations and to encourage compliance with municipal codes, ordinances, and community standards; initiates abatement of dangerous properties and vector control issues; provides confirmation to public regarding code regulations.
  
• Serves as a liaison for the department with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; attends meetings, as necessary; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces, as necessary; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
  
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to code enforcement activities and services; presents reports to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards.
  
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
  
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, public administration, communications, or a field related.
Experience:

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible municipal code enforcement experience, including two (2) years supervisory or management experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record, to be maintained throughout employment.
  
• Possession of a California PC832 certification, to be maintained throughout employment.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months, a Certified Code Enforcement Officer designation (or equivalent), to be maintained throughout employment.

Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:

• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
  
• Administrative principles, practices, and methods including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, quality control, and work standards.
  
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
  
• Methods and procedures used in code enforcement including citation issuance procedures.
  
• Principles, practices, and techniques of code violation investigations.
  
• Methods used to obtain various types of inspection warrants, and principles used to prepare documents used in the legal process.
  
• Practices for documenting inspections, correcting violations, and carrying through on enforcement options.
  
• Mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
  
• Principles and practices of leadership.
  
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to assigned functional areas.
  
• Advanced principles and methods of research analysis and reporting.
  
• Advanced requirements of zoning, building and related codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  
• Practices of researching related legal and technical issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.
  
• Legal descriptions and boundary maps of real property and legal terminology as used in code enforcement.
  
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in code enforcement.
  
• General principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
  
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures.
  
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility.
  
• City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
  
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
  
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
  
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
  
• Provide administrative, management, and professional leadership for the Code Enforcement Division.
  
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
  
• Explain codes and regulations to property owners, residents, and others.
  
• Interact cooperatively with community members and groups.
  
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
  
• Make effective public presentations.
  
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner.
  
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
  
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
  
• Read and interpret maps, plans and legal descriptions.
  
• Maintain and update records, logs, and reports.
  
• Analyze and compile technical information on code investigations and violations.
  
• Effectively represent the City in meetings with governmental and regulatory agencies, community groups, property owners, contractors, developers, business owners and the public.
  
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including small hand tools, pole prunes with a saw attachment, noise meters, 2-way radios, and cameras.
  
• Use tact, initiative, prudence and independent judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
  
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
  
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
  
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.

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Holidays: 16 days per year (which includes the Winter Closure from December 24th to January 1st, where City Hall is closed).

Administrative Leave: 27 hours per year

Vacation Leave:
1-5 years: 96 hours per year.
6-10 years: 120 hours per year.
11 years or more: 160 hours per year.

Sick Leave: 96 hours per year.

Vacation and sick leave cash-out provision. Employees may cash out an unlimited number of hours of vacation time each calendar year. Employees may cash out up to eighty (80) hours of sick time each calendar year. Provided that the employee has a minimum of eighty (80) hours of vacation time and a minimum of eighty (80) hours of sick time remaining after the cash-out.

The City participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New members to CalPERS, new PEPRA formula 2% at 62, three-year average, 8.25% member contribution; classic CalPERS members 2% at 55, one-year average, the City pays the member contribution for classic CalPERS members. The City does not contribute to Social Security.

Health, Dental, Long Term/Short Term Disability, Life and Vision Insurance are all covered.

Health Insurance: A selection of health plans are available from CalPERS. City will provide 100% paid premiums-coverage for employee and dependents up to the PERS Platinum PPO health plan level. Dental and Vision: 100% paid premiums-coverage for employee and dependents.

A voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is available for employee participation. The City will match up to $50.00 per pay period of a contribution to our 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

Employees have the option to sign up with the Ventura County Federal Credit Union.

The City offers an Alternative Work Schedule (9/80) and a hybrid work option; Employee Assistance Program; Tuition Reimbursement ($2,500 per fiscal year).

New hire and promotional appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months.

Federal law requires mandatory contribution for each employee of 1.45%.

In compliance with the Immigration & Control Act of 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.

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THE CITY OF MALIBU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree

03

Briefly describe your experience conducting and participating in meetings with City officials, City boards and or the public.
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Please describe your supervisory experience and give examples of tasks you have performed, such as, performance review and discipline.
05

Please describe your experience with the following field inspections, preparing comprehensive reports/ correspondence, and assisting in the preparation of division budget.
06

Do you currently possess a valid California PC832 certification?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work a flexible work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and includes varying shifts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question