Neighborhood Inspection - Field Inspection Supervisor

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Bargaining Unit: Employee Council

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• Serves as the direct supervisor to half of the Neighborhood Inspection field staff.
• Works with the various programs overseen by Neighborhood Inspection as assigned by the Neighborhood Inspection Administrator.
• Coordinates activities with other agencies, to include the Law Department, WFD and WPD.
• Supervises inspector case preparation and may appear in court when legal action is required to gain compliance with ordinances and regulations.
• Prepares reports of actions, maintains records, and answers citizen inquiries.
• Refines or develops processes, procedures and protocols as needed for continued operational efficiencies.
• Develop and continuously update in-house training and development materials for existing and new inspectors.  
• Represents Department at meetings with other Departments and/or agencies involving regulations within the scope of his/her enforcement responsibilities.
• Reviews and drafts recommended code changes.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Thorough knowledge of local ordinances, code and regulations and a basic knowledge of Kansas State Statutes that drive local code enforcement dialogues
• Ability to supervise others and manage work to achieve objectives
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, codes, and regulations
• Ability to traverse rough terrain and tolerate airborne nuisances associated with construction sites; rotted or uneven flooring; ascend and descend steps and ladders; bend and stoop and/or crawl as necessary to look into or under building crawl spaces, cellars, attics, and foundations.
• Ability to load, unload, carry, set up, and break down a ladder weighing approximately 35 pounds
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Three (3) years of experience in building or housing code enforcement, including demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying municipal codes such as nuisance, zoning, and minimum housing ordinances or in enforcing the property maintenance codes.
• Three (3) years of experience conducting inspections for building construction, code enforcement, housing, or code enforcement.
• One (1) year of experience in building construction, construction contracting or inspection work.
• Completed Departmental Zoning Level I Exam.
• Completed Departmental Housing/ Nuisance Exam.
• A valid Kansas Driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests. Candidates with the required experience and training will be required to take the following assessments:

1. 1. Reading Comprehension
   2. Typing - General

Preferred Experience and Training

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Health Science, Natural Science, or Public Health/Management.
• One (1) year in a supervisory or managerial capacity overseeing staff and enforcement operations.