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Civil Enforcement Supervisor
Salt Lake City is looking for a Civil Enforcement Supervisor to serve as the Administrative Hearing Officer for enforcement appeals. This role will write and maintain the Existing Residential Housing Code and actively participate in the supervision of civil enforcement personnel as they conduct enforcement-related activities. In addition, this role will represent the City in meetings and hearings with property owners to resolve disputes regarding code violations.
About the Position:
This role requires knowledge of and expertise in housing codes and ordinances as well as regulatory enforcement and implementation and interpretation of relevant housing, building, and zoning codes.
The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning or a closely related field and four years, full time, paid professional experience in code enforcement, building inspections, customer service or related activities. Experience and/or education may be substituted one for the other on a year‑for‑year basis. Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
About the Team:
This position is part of the Community and Neighborhoods Department. There is 1 Building Services Manager, 2 Civil Enforcement Supervisors (soon to be 3), 15 Civil Enforcement Officers, 1 Housing/Zoning Legal Investigator, 1 Office Facilitator II, and 1 Office Technician II.
Work Schedule:
The work schedule for this position is 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Position Salary Range:
$68,813 to $93,940 annually. Pay will be commensurate with the candidates’ qualifications and experience.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
- Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/
IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of Civil Enforcement Officers. Consults with and gives technical assistance to officers on complex problems. Provides one-on-one and group training or ensures instruction is provided to team members on recent code developments or other technological updates. Assigned to the most complex enforcement cases.
- Hears administrative appeals and develops alternative solutions to housing code violations. Renders decisions and ameliorate guidelines on appeals regarding substandard housing code violations. Serves as the administrative hearing officer for all enforcement appeals. Prepares staff reports for all appeal matters brought before a hearing officer or judge.
- Reviews, interprets, and approves plans for compliance with housing/zoning codes and other applicable ordinances. Negotiates solutions with citizens, developers, and officials from the City and other agencies.
- Collaborates with the Building Services Manager in supervising and hiring staff. Makes recommendations to the Building Services Manager for training programs for all inspection personnel and assists in training. Advises and makes recommendations to the Building Services Manager regarding enforcement related issues, including ordinance changes. In the absence of the Housing/Zoning Administrator, supervises all enforcement activities.
- Coordinates record retention for enforcement files and records as required by state law.
- Represents Division at public hearings. Conduct special studies and research, as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning or a closely related field and four years, full time, paid professional experience in code enforcement, building inspections, customer service or related activities. Experience and/or education may be substituted one for the other on a year‑for‑year basis.
- Incumbents must possess and maintain a Zoning Inspector, Property Maintenance/Housing Inspector and four (4) Commercial or Residential Building, Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Inspector certifications and hold and maintain a license from the state of Utah as a Limited Inspector, within one year of hire.
- Knowledge of the Salt Lake City housing and zoning codes and related enforcement procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to write professional staff reports and policies related to housing codes and zoning enforcement. Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals from diverse organizations and backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate with and coordinate work between staff, the Mayor’s Office and City Council Office, the Attorney’s Office, other City departments and developers, the business community, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to resolve housing and zoning issues equitably between property owners and the City.
- Use of a personal or city vehicle to visit housing sites will require a valid driver’s license. Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card is required within 60 days of hire.
Desired Qualifications:
- Two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Housing and zoning code compliance experience.
- Demonstrated ability in computer applications related to graphic reports and desktop publishing.
- Certification by the American Association of Code Enforcement as a Master Code Enforcement Professional.
- Ability to analyze and make sound recommendations on technical problems and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
Working Conditions:
- Light physical activity, intermittent exposure to hazards associated with cramped quarters and retrofitted dwellings. Periodic exposure to adverse weather conditions.
- Considerable exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
- Individuals may be required to work non‑traditional hours, such as evenings and weekends.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.