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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-272 I RESOLUTION NO. 2014-272 2 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POSITION 0 3 CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MANAGER (U) AND UPDATING THE JO DESCRIPTION. 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON 5 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS: 6 7 SECTION 1: The position of"Code Enforcement Division Manager (U)" is hereb 8 re-established and the revised job description for said position, attached hereto a 9 Exhibit "A", is hereby approved. 10 SECTION 2: The Director of Human Resources is authorized to updat. 11 Resolution Nos. 97-244 and 2011-218 to reflect these actions. 12 SECTION 3: The Director of Finance is authorized to amend the FY 2014/1 13 budget to reflect these actions. 14 15 /// 16 /// 17 III 18 /// 19 /// 20 11/ 21 /// 22 /// 23 /// 24 /// 25 /// Replacement Page 7/24/14 1 2014-272 1 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO APPROVING THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POSITION 0 2 CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MANAGER (U) AND UPDATING THE JO: DESCRIPTION. 3 4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the 5 Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a joint regular 6 meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of July , 2014, by the 7 following vote, to wit: 8 COUNCILMEMBERS: AYES NAYES ABSTAIN ABSENT a MARQUEZ x 10 BARRIOS x l t VALDIVIA x SHORETT x 12 NICKEL X 13 JOHNSON x 14 MULVIHILL X 15 G1Ly. 16 Georg nn Han , City Clerk 17 The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this ,Zra of July , 2014. 18 (/ Cal-41)1 19 R. Carey D is, Mayor 20 City of San Bernardino Approved as to form: 21 Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney 22 BY. GLa\c 23 24 25 2 2014-272 *-..-{ ,,4\411 Class Code: 10273 e' ,: . 141/CC Date Updated:July 1, 2013 NbED 04% City of San Bernardino Signature: Director of Human Resources Division-Manama Bargaining Unit: Management/Confidential Class Specification CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION MANAGER(U) JOB SUMMARY Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs and integrates the operations of the Code Enforcement Division within the Renee Community Development Department; allocates staff resources to inspect and enforce a wide variety of City land use, building, zoning, housing, parking, business license, abandoned vehicle, weed abatement, and beautification ordinances, codes and regulations; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department director; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Code Enforcement Division Manager is responsible for managing City-wide inspection and enforcement operations aimed at ensuring citizen and public safety, eliminating blight and public nuisances, and enhancing the livability of the City. The incumbent is responsible for the creation and implementation of division goals and objectives, organizing division resources and ensuring the delivery of top-quality code enforcement services. The incumbent carries out duties and responsibilities with significant independence within the context of City policies, codes and standards. Assignments are broad in scope and allow for a high degree of administrative discretion. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. 1. Plans, organizes, controls, manages, coordinates and evaluates the work of the Code Enforcement Division; with subordinate managers/supervisors, establishes inspection/enforcement plans and initiatives to meet division goals and objectives; implements departmental policies, plans and inspection functions and responsibilities within the department while coordinating operations and results with other departments; develops and monitors performance against annual division budget. 2. Plans and evaluates the performance of assigned managers, supervisors and staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; provides compensation and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, subject to management concurrence, in accordance with the City's human resources policies and procedures, Civil Service Rules and labor contract provisions. Code Enforcement Division Manager(U)-PROPOSED Page 1 2014-272 3. Provides day-to-day leadership that engenders a high-performance, customer service- oriented code enforcement operation that supports achieving the City's mission; participates in processes that promote a positive employee relations environment. 4. Manages the City's code inspection and enforcement functions, which encompass a variety of municipal codes including housing, building, zoning, land-use, parking, health, safety, public nuisance and weed and abandoned vehicle abatement; ensures the department's resources are allocated in a fashion that enables assignments to be completed efficiently, successfully and within expected timeframes. 5. Provides guidance, direction and technical expertise to code enforcement staff to ensure appropriate actions are taken on all code enforcement violations and that violations and information are appropriately documented; oversees and monitors inspection progress and findings; leads continuous improvement for inspection and case processing protocols and procedures; ensures the proper administration and enforcement of the City's zoning, safety and related codes; ensures the provision of quality customer service. 6. Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Community Development Chief ef-Pe#ee. 7. Serves as liaison for the division with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. 8. Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 9. Keeps informed of changes and new legislation pertaining to codes and regulations affecting work of the division, ensuring that staff is informed and current. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of 1. Principles, practices, trends and inspection processes of land use, building/housing construction, zoning, and abandoned vehicle and weed abatement. 2. Municipal organization and functions pertaining to building construction, zoning, land use, public health/safety and related issues. 3. Federal and state laws/regulations, court decisions and municipal codes applicable to the department's responsibilities. 4. Municipal code inspection and enforcement methods, techniques and practices; individual rights and preservation of evidence. 5. Research methods and statistical techniques and applications. 6. Principles and practices of public administration including budgeting, contracting, purchasing, hearing processes and the maintenance of public records. 7. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. 8. City human resources policies and procedures and labor contract provisions. Ability to: 1. Develop, implement, manage and integrate operations and activities focused on municipal code enforcement. 2. Understand, interpret, apply and explain federal, state and municipal laws, regulations and codes pertaining to land use, building construction, zoning, housing, parking, fire safety, business license and abandoned vehicle and weed abatement. 3. Analyze, research and compile technical and statistical information. 4. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Code Enforcement Division Manager(U)- PROPOSED Page 2 2014-272 5. Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively in public meetings. 6. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials. 7. Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy guidelines. 8. Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations. 9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials and management, staff, representatives of other public agencies, citizen and community groups and others encountered in the course of work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential lob duties of the position is qualifying. Incumbents will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated by theirpast and current employment. Education, Training and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from an accredited two feuf-year college or university with a major in engineering, architecture, business law, public or business administration, construction management or a related field; and at least seven eight years of progressively responsible experience in technical, professional and management positions in a municipal government, of which three five years were in building and safety or code enforcement functions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Accreditation shall be by a national or regional accreditation body that is recognized by the Secretary of the United States Department of Education. Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle and feel computers and standard business equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to distinguish basic shades and colors. WORK ENVIRONMENT Code Enforcement Division Manager(U)-PROPOSED Page 3 2014-272 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may infrequently be required to work in outside conditions, exposed to wet or humid conditions, where the noise level may be loud. Code Enforcement Division Manager(U)-PROPOSED Page 4