Right-of-Way Inspection and Enforcement Manager

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred.  Two (2) years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience in program administration required.  Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds.  Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Detailed job description (should describe the actual duties for the position)

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of Right-of-Way Permitting and Enforcement Inspectors to ensure the proper installation, maintenance, and restoration of improvements within the City’s public right-of-way in accordance with approved permits, plans, specifications, and City standards.
• Coordinate with the Residents First Code Enforcement Administrator to prioritize, assign, and monitor 311 service requests, sidewalk complaints, and right-of-way-related inquiries to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Assign, review, and monitor inspection workloads to ensure timely completion of inspections, investigations, enforcement activities, and permit-related assignments.
• Review daily inspection reports, enforcement reports, and related records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with departmental procedures.
• Review and approve inspector mileage records, time sheets, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in the training, mentoring, and professional development of Right-of-Way Permitting and Enforcement Inspectors to ensure staff possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively perform their duties.
• Evaluate, inspect, and document the condition of sidewalks, pedestrian facilities, roadways, and other public infrastructure affected by permitted construction activities to verify compliance with applicable municipal standards, safety requirements, and permit conditions.
• Attend internal and external meetings and prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other communications as required.
• Provides administrative and technical leadership; trains, mentors, and evaluates inspection staff; and assists the Section Chief in the daily administration and operation of the section. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with right-of-way permitting, utility coordination, roadway construction, water and sewer infrastructure, contractor compliance, and/or municipal construction inspection is highly desirable. 
• Candidates must have experience supervising field inspection personnel, coordinating and scheduling inspection activities, resolving construction-related issues and disputes, and preparing or reviewing construction cost estimates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, is required as is the ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and engineering standards.
• Requires knowledge of public infrastructure construction and maintenance, including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, roadway, curb, sidewalk, streetscape, and related civil construction activities.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000