What are the responsibilities and job description for the Code Inspections Supervisor position at City of Albany, Georgia?
The purpose of this classification is to perform supervisory work functions associated with the inspection of city and county premises and the enforcement of codes and ordinances governing minimum housing standards, unlawful dumping, vacant lots, and related conditions.Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; trains staff in operations policies, and procedures.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; monitors work in progress; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
Conducts on-site and off-site inspections of city and county properties and homes to ensure code compliance with ordinances governing housing standards and property maintenance; initiates inspection, notification, and removal of inoperable vehicles.
Receives and investigates complaints; contacts violators and issues violation notices; takes photographs of violations prior to court; prepares legal cases for abatement; testifies in court as needed.
Interprets regulatory codes and responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, property owners, contractors and other individuals; makes recommendations for additions/deletions to codes and regulations.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews Lot Cleaning orders, In Rem Notices, Court Orders, Fire Reports etc.; reviews, completes processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including Production reports, time sheets, Weed Notices, Demolition Notices, Repair Notices, Violation Notices and Dilapidated Structure Reports.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Kelly System, Excel, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Consults with other supervisors, law officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.
Conducts field meetings with contractors as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, codes, and ordinances; reads professional literature.
Performs research through tax office as needed; researches property owners and rental agencies.
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by Vocational/Technical training in construction practices and methods; additionally, three (3) or more years previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement of premises, zoning enforcement, or related field required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training that provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must be licensed as an SBCCI Housing Rehabilitation Inspector.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to perform in a supervisory capacity over subordinate supervisors.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; monitors work in progress; assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise.
Conducts on-site and off-site inspections of city and county properties and homes to ensure code compliance with ordinances governing housing standards and property maintenance; initiates inspection, notification, and removal of inoperable vehicles.
Receives and investigates complaints; contacts violators and issues violation notices; takes photographs of violations prior to court; prepares legal cases for abatement; testifies in court as needed.
Interprets regulatory codes and responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, property owners, contractors and other individuals; makes recommendations for additions/deletions to codes and regulations.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; receives and reviews Lot Cleaning orders, In Rem Notices, Court Orders, Fire Reports etc.; reviews, completes processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including Production reports, time sheets, Weed Notices, Demolition Notices, Repair Notices, Violation Notices and Dilapidated Structure Reports.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Kelly System, Excel, word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Consults with other supervisors, law officers, inspectors, contractors, property owners, and other agency officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.
Conducts field meetings with contractors as needed.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, codes, and ordinances; reads professional literature.
Performs research through tax office as needed; researches property owners and rental agencies.
Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of duties.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by Vocational/Technical training in construction practices and methods; additionally, three (3) or more years previous experience and/or training involving code enforcement of premises, zoning enforcement, or related field required; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training that provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must be licensed as an SBCCI Housing Rehabilitation Inspector.Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to perform in a supervisory capacity over subordinate supervisors.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may require ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.
Salary : $48,152