Code Enforcement Manager

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Please apply by: 5/21/25

Salary Range: $82,000 - $123,000
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are 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.

Position Summary
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.

Essential Functions
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 Qualifications
Experience:
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

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Ability to obtain at least one Level III Certificate from the North Carolina Qualifications Board
within one year of hire
Course certification in legal aspects of building code enforcement in North Carolina

Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer or Architecture

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of
Management principles
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
Advanced code enforcement principles and practices
Public relations principles
Code enforcement operations, services, and activities
Budgeting principles and practices

Skills
Monitoring and evaluating employees
Prioritizing and assigning work
Using computers and related software applications
Reading and interpreting construction documents
Speaking in public
Developing and recommending policies and procedures
Public relations
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, and regulations
Preparing reports
Reading and interpreting blueprints and plans
Preparing and monitoring budgets
Mediating, negotiating, and resolving conflict
Preparing proposed ordinances and code amendments

Abilities
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals
or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the
information provided
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business
decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and
own organization’s needs
Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing
data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course
of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts,
constraints, and probable consequences
Delegating Responsibility: Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to
appropriate others to maximize the organization’s and individuals’ effectiveness
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed
to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed
efficiently
Planning and Organization: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work
is completed efficiently

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical
and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current
developments and trends in areas of expertise

Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment
Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions

Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.