Code Enforcement Manager

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates will be based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.

Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Manage and supervise, administrative of code enforcement function of the team to effectively and efficiently enforce all applicable codes. Works with staff and professional designer community working / handling more complex consultations, investigations, evaluations and planning, and/or determination of life safety impacts of work processes. This Manager position is responsible for serving as a leader and is responsible for project management oversight, delegation, the review of environmental, infrastructure and implementation of projects/plans according to codes and regulations.

• Manage staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and disciplinary recommendations
• Solve complex code interpretation issues
• Review and make recommendations on state statutes and code changes
• Establish policies and procedures
• Serve as a liaison, task team member, or chairman of technical and customer service teams within the Code Enforcement Division
• Provide technical guidance and advice regarding applicable code enforcement regulations to Architects, Professional Engineers, Contractors, the general public, and/or other interested parties in person, over the phone, or in writing
• Administer, monitor, and evaluate specialized programs and/or ordinances related to code enforcement
• Serve as a liaison with employees, citizens, and external organizations; represents the County at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events
• Participate in change efforts that assist organization to transform to new business models and assist in development, recommend and implement new processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results
• Assist with budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures
• Coordinate with peer Code Enforcement Managers to assure consistency within the department
• Ability to manage all HR requirements in relation to staff

Minimum of six years of code related experience and/or seven years in the design or construction industry including one year of supervisory experience or completion of an approved supervisory training program

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?:
Yes

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