Job Description

The Code Enforcement Manager is the supervisory level class within the Code Enforcement Division responsible for performing and overseeing the work of staff engaged in investigating conditions, initiating procedures and providing educational programs to abate violations involving zoning ordinances, building codes, housing codes, public nuisances, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animals, license regulations and other issues relating to health, safety and welfare of the community for public and private residential, commercial and industrial property.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Code Enforcement Officer certification is required. Five years' experience in code enforcement, abatement, or legal administration and a knowledge of Building Inspections and related fields is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher.
• Certification and licensed by the State of Texas as a Code Enforcement Officer, or able to obtain the Code Officer Certification within a 12-month period. Must maintain Code Enforcement Certification.
• Health and Safety, non-structural Code Enforcement Officer Certificate preferred. Ability to speak Spanish strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of various state statutes and local ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to possible violations, abatement and lien processing.
• Skill in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Skill in reading maps, interpreting ordinances and understanding highly technical or specialized materials.
• Skill in preparation and presentation of technical material.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with outside agencies, various boards and commissions, citizens, and other City Departments,
• Working knowledge of Federal Guidelines and Regulations pertaining to the legal processes of abatement and lien processing.
• Skills in property ownership research and title review.
• Computer Skills and Technology.
• Knowledge of windows-based software packages.
• Working knowledge of MapInfo, AutoCAD, GIS applications or similar software is beneficial.
• Legal or prior knowledge of abatement is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of Code Enforcement software is beneficial.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves a lot of walking. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, grasping, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed where physical hazards, humidity, noise, unfriendly dogs, sewer, mosquitos, bed bugs, and other unpleasant factors are routinely encountered. Some neighborhoods or areas may be more prone to crime. The following physical abilities are required: balancing, grasping, hearing, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Employees partly work in the office and partly in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $79,111 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.