Code Compliance Supervisor

First review of applications will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and weekly thereafter until filled.

A Code Compliance Supervisor is responsible for supervising, planning, and coordinating the activities of a Code Compliance Inspection Team focused on promoting health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Mesa through enforcement of the Public Nuisance, Property Maintenance, Neighborhood Preservation, Zoning, and Sign Codes. This position establishes work procedures, implements policies, and manages enforcement activities, emphasizing a resolution of violations in a cooperative manner.

An employee in this classification also establishes and strengthens relationships with neighborhood leaders and concerned citizens. The class performs related duties as required.

The Code Compliance Supervisor manages, coordinates, and supervises a staff of Code Compliance Officers and administrative staff and incorporates a team-oriented approach to code enforcement and investigative procedures. The incumbent provides professional, technical, and enforcement guidance, direction, and coordination of all proposed code enforcement plans. The incumbent is responsible for interpreting codes for professional and technical staff to ensure consistent application of the codes and is responsible for resolving unusual compliance issues.

Employees in this class may perform the full range of code enforcement tasks. In addition, the Code Compliance Supervisor reviews and directs the work of Code Compliance Officers through team coordination and planning processes. This class is supervised by the Code Compliance Director. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

• Graduation from high school or GED. Extensive (5+ years) of work experience associated with zoning enforcement, city code enforcement, law enforcement, neighborhood preservation, or related field. Good (1 – 3 years) experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Special Requirement:
  Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

• Considerable (3 - 5 years) supervisory experience is preferred.
• Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience interpreting and applying zoning, sign, nuisance, environmental ordinances, or other related codes is preferred.
• Extensive (5+ years) experience in dealing effectively with the general public and business organizations is also preferred.
• A Zoning Inspector/County Code Enforcement Certificate from the Arizona Association of County Planning Directors (AACPD), Coalition of Arizona County Code Enforcement Officials (CACCEO), International Code Council (ICC), American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE), or Arizona Western College is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.