Neighborhood Inspections Supervisor at City of Des Moines

Distinguishing Features of the ClassSupervises and directs staff involved in the enforcement of the Citys housing environmental health vector control noise odor graffiti zoning and public nuisance ordinances and other assigned regulations.Acceptable Experience and TrainingGraduation from an accredited high school (or GED); andThree years of experience in housing zoning or environmental health code enforcement for the City of Des Moines or other similar city.One year of additional education may be substituted for up to one year of required experience.Required Special QualificationsPossession of a valid certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector (or its equivalent) OR both a (1) Housing Code Inspector and a (2a) Zoning Inspector or an (2b) Environmental Health Technician.Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.Possession of a valid Iowa Drivers License or evidence of equivalent mobility.Please note: Submittal of applicable certificates licenses out of state driving records and/or transcripts is required by the application deadline.Please attach to the application send electronically to by fax or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy Des Moines IA 50317 by the application closing date.Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)Directs supervises and coordinates housing health and zoning code enforcement;Promotes and demonstrates a high level of customer service;Provides procedural direction and technical assistance to inspectors and promotes staff involvement in individual goal setting and decision-making;Trains staff in handling violation notices legal actions licensing requirements billing and tracking processes and nuisance abatement efforts;Performs periodic quality control inspections to ensure proper application of procedures and standards by inspectors;Assures records regarding inspections are properly maintained;Develops and implements systems to improve and simplify the delivery of services;May attends City board commission neighborhood and other public meetings and act as staff advisor upon request;May testify in court regarding code violations;Prepares correspondence and written reports;Recommends changes on code amendment issues and participates in development of departmental policy;Coordinates the activities of inspectors with functions performed by other governing agencies;Assures staff are fulfilling duties consistent with departmental policy and mission and takes corrective action as necessary; andPerforms related duties as required.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,Mediation Experience,Guest Services,Merchandising,Experience with Children,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Neonatal Ventilator Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 88420 - 112070