Supervising Code Enforcement Officer

$9,455.33 - $13,304.58 Monthly Plus, Excellent Benefits!

Additional steps (Step F and Step G) are available to employees in this job classification after completion of five years of service (Step

F) and ten years of service (Step G), one year at the prior step, and good performance evaluation.

The City of Gilroy is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join our team!

The City of Gilroy is recruiting to fill the position of Supervising Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department, Code Enforcement Division.

In this exciting opportunity, the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer will work under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Community Development and will participate in the City’s code enforcement duties to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of our community remains a top priority.

The Supervising Code Enforcement Officer is a journey level classification and will be responsible for a wide range of highly complex and sensitive code enforcement activities. This position will supervise a small team, organize, coordinate, direct, and participate in the required enforcement job functions that include investigating conditions, coordinating with and preparing documents for various departments, initiating procedures and providing educational programs to abate violations involving zoning ordinances, building codes, housing codes, property maintenance, and other issues relating to residential, commercial, and industrial building health and safety, and other code compliance matters.

This position will assist with research, development, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate completion of work assignments in compliance with local and state regulations and codes and will serve as a technical resource for assigned staff. Additionally, investigating complaints of public nuisances and quality of life issues. The Supervising Code Enforcement Officer will seek voluntary compliance or issue citations and initiate abatement procedures and perform other related duties as required.

Our team thrives on teamwork and stands united to uphold city codes. We specialize in investigating complaints, meticulously documenting violations and conducting thorough research for a precise understanding. Our enforcement activities are diverse, addressing complex issues involving multiple departments. Education is integral and we provide training, correct deficiencies, and offer guidance, developing a highly skilled team. Our goal in providing this valuable service is based on shared community expectations.

Effective communication is central to our work, as we explain and interpret ordinances, codes, and regulations to diverse stakeholders, fostering positive relationships. We strive to promote voluntary compliance, with a focus on education to increase public awareness of the City’s regulatory expectations. Working together with property owners and business operators, positive and lasting results are achieved to benefit the Gilroy community.

As the Supervising Code Enforcement Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead and guide a dedicated team through the City’s code enforcement activities, setting priorities, and focusing on complex cases that require cooperation with multiple departments. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and participating in investigating complaints, documenting violations, and ensuring strict compliance with codes and regulations. Beyond supervisory duties, you will actively contribute to…