Code Enforcement Supervisor

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Description

WORK OBJECTIVE

This is a position responsible for enforcing the zoning, building, signage, and public nuisance codes of the City of Winter Garden. Under the supervision of the Public Services, Director of Operations, assures compliance of new or existing structures, property and areas with the City of Winter Garden Codes and Ordinances by observation and inspection. Issues citations to violators and prepares written reports that document violations observed and measures taken to correct them.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises all Code Enforcement Officer(s), including performance management, training, and participation in recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Logs complaints and assigns them for investigation.
• Schedules for cases to be presented to the Code Enforcement Board and provide evidentiary testimony/documents on violations.
• When needed, reviews, prepares, and forwards violation case packets to the County Court for prosecution and hearings, while participating in providing evidentiary testimony on violations at these hearings.
• Provides direction when violations/deficiencies are discovered and issues 'Stop Work' orders or citations for noncompliance with appropriate codes. Investigates complaints, makes reports of field inspections, and may consult with the City Attorney's office and act as witness in prosecution of code violators.
• Inspects residential, industrial and commercial sites within the City to assure compliance with housing ordinances. Investigates complaints and notifies all parties not complying with the charges required in developing written evidence for possible legal action. Files 'Notice and Order' complaints against violators.
• Meets with various community groups to educate, provide information, solve existing zoning or housing problems, while also developing programs to improve the overall quality of the neighborhood.
• Patrols neighborhoods, identifying violations of health, zoning, business licensing, and other city ordinances and enforcing applicable law. Enforces ordinances in response to complaint calls, dispatched calls or personal observation.
• Investigates complaints on non-building problems such as grading, blowing dust and debris, mud and dirt in streets and zoning violations.
• Inspects neighborhoods, housing, commercial sites, and structures for possible health and sanitation violations and makes appropriate referrals.
• Investigates and assists the Building Department in the legal process of the abatement of abandoned and dangerous buildings.
• Maintains an accurate daily log and list of current inspections, complaints, and problems reported for ongoing status tracking. Prepares all necessary documents and inputs all ordinance cases into the computer program. Prepares cases for the court/code hearings and appears in court as needed.
• Provides statistical reports on the unit's activities.
• Reviews work with the Public Services Director of Operations and/or Code Enforcement Manager through conferences, reports and effectiveness of results achieved.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or a General Education Diploma;
  Associate Degree in a related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of hands-on code enforcement experience, including extensive knowledge of code enforcement rules and regulations. Demonstrated professional growth with increasing responsibilities in code enforcement, including supervisory experience, is highly desirable.
• Maintains a Valid Florida driver's license and…