Assistant Code Compliance Manager

Description NATURE OF WORK This classification involves supervising fieldwork for investigation, interpretation, and execution of regulatory codes and ordinances for the City.

An employee in this position oversees the operation of the Code Enforcement Division; of the City Code of Ordinances, zoning code regulations, and property maintenance standards; supervises assigned staff and functions; responds to staff concerns and issues; assigns caseloads; reviews case escalations; responds to inquiries and complaints; and performs field inspections as needed.

The incumbent in the classification works independently with the purpose of the position to supervise, develop, train, and evaluate employees responsible for work involving the proactive and reactive enforcement of City codes and ordinances in relation to investigation activities and regulatory standards.

This position works closely with other divisions, departments and external agencies as well as residents/business owners including home owner associations; assists with development of policies and procedures; collects data and generates reports; assists in supervising Business Tax staff; and performs assigned projects.

Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Provides first line supervision and oversight of the Code Enforcement Division.

* Directs and supervises assigned staff; refers complaints to code officers for verification and determination of the nature of the violation; and assigns complaints to cases; and reviews case files for accuracy, completeness, etc.

* Prioritizes and oversees works and assists with scheduling of assigned code officers; prepares performance reviews by providing ongoing and formal feedback through monitoring of team productivity and meeting division measures and individual objectives.

* Supervises field inspections for compliance with ordinances governing enforcement; reviews reports and documents generated by code officers for accuracy, nature of violation encountered, and decides proper action.

* Interprets City Code and City policies and procedures related to assigned areas.

* Confers with other City departments on matters relating to zoning regulations and building codes and procedures; testifies at the Special Magistrate hearings in violation cases; and confers with City legal staff in settlement of cases.

* Coordinate attendance and participation of staff to provide education and outreach at various City events, home owners association meetings; etc.

* Assists supervisors with the supervision, collection, and enforcement of local business tax receipts and with the implementation/administration of special programs and registrations.

* Communicates with the public, property owners, business owners, other City departments, City management, and elected officials regarding inquiries, complaints, and code issues.

* Functions as mid-level advisor to department staff.

* Maintains performance measures and submits periodic reports reflecting cases processed, inspections performed, and other enforcement related activities.

* Performs inspections and surveillance to secure compliance relative to code violations.

* Works on various assigned projects.

* Performs various administrative tasks (personnel, IT, procurement, financial, fleet, or recruitment). * Assist other code officers with difficult cases; serve as backup when code officers are on leave; present cases for other code officers on leave at Special Magistrate Hearings.

* Communicates with respondents and general public to explain and interpret City codes, and advises respondents of expected time frame to correct the infraction; collaborates with internal and external customers to ensure all requirements for reconciliation of violations are provided.

* Acts in the absence of supervisor.

* Performs related work as required and assigned.

* Ability to work weekdays and weekends.

Requirements EDUCATION * Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in job related or closely related field.

* PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION.

(Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.) EXPERIENCE * Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible experience in investigative and enforcement of code or work similar in nature * Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

* Knowledge of local business tax receipts is preferred.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS * Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level I - Fundamentals of Code Enforcement (Please upload proof with your application) * Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level II - Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement Certification required our must be obtained within 24 months of employment.

* Florida Association of Code Enforcement Level III - Legal Issues in Code is preferred.

* Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

* Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public by telephone and personal contact.

* Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine * Standing, walking, and moving considerable distance on a limited basis.

* Some climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling * Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions and varying temperatures, including inclement weather * Ability to perform minimal lifting, not to exceed 30 pounds of force, which may be required on a limited basis * Physical ability to use and operate City vehicle for extended period of time, including utilization as field office, and entering and exiting vehicles various times throughout the day.

Supplemental Information KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Knowledge relating to the enforcement of City codes and applicable state laws.

* Knowledge of zoning and property maintenance codes, regulations, rules, and procedures.

* Knowledge of the issuance and enforcement of local business tax receipts.

* Knowledge of the principles and procedures of modern office administration.

* Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

* Skill in applying sound principles of independent judgment and discretion during enforcement activities.

* Skill in the operation of personal computers, related peripherals, and various software packages.

* Ability to meet with the general public while providing excellent customer service.

* Ability to explain and enforce regulations firmly, impartially, and with respect for individual rights.

* Ability to delegate orders; establish rules; and set policies, objectives, and goals for division employees.

* Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff engaged in code enforcement tasks in a manner conducive to acceptable performance and high morale.

* Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing.

* Ability to prepare written records and reports.

* Ability to recommend changes, revisions, or amendments to codes, ordinances, and standards pertaining to enforceable provisions of code and local business tax receipts.

* Ability to exercise judgment in interpreting department and City policies, rules, and regulations.

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials of other City departments, representatives of private organizations, staff, and the general public.

* Ability to prepare accurate reports of violations and investigations.

* Provides team guidance for the Division based on experience and judgement.

* Monitors day to day operations of the Division and makes recommendations for improvements to daily operations and processes for code officers.

* Prepares schedules for personnel and daily work assignments, including assigning code officers' zones.

* Prepares performance evaluations of employees within the division.

* Meets with property owners and home owners' associations, the general public or civic groups to discuss code issues.

* Researches public records for property ownership, liens and other legal documents.

* Responsible for insuring that all active and inactive files are properly maintained and disposed of in accordance with the State and City records management plan.

* Ability to attend board meetings including evenings.

* Ability to handle heavy workload and deal with emergency situations.

* Ability to interpret site plans and maps.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use tact and independent judgement to address escalated situations.

* Ability to work independently.

* Ability to interpret City Land Development Codes, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinances, and Florida Statutes.

* Ability to access, operate, and maintain various software applications.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18 The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions.

These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions.

The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time.

No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees.

The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s). The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles.

As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.

The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents.

There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.

Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets.

The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

5% Supplemental Pay: Supervisory/Professional employees shall receive a five percent (5%) supplemental pay calculated on the employee's base rate of pay.

City-Paid Medical Benefits: * Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage.

Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.

* Life Insurance: $50,000 * Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000 * Eye Care Reimbursement - Up to $250 every two (2) fiscal years (Employee only) * EKG/Stress Test - Up to $150 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only) * Physical Examination - Up to $250 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral Retirement: * Employee Contribution = 8% * Vesting = 10 Years * Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service * Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

* Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service.

* Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age.

* 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement.

* Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum.

* DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually.

Longevity: Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following: Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit* 10 Years 2.5% 15 Years 2.5% 20 Years 5.0% * Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay Paid Holidays: Employees receive the following City-paid holidays: * New Year's Day • Veterans' Day * Martin Luther King Day • Thanksgiving Day * Memorial Day • Friday after Thanksgiving * 4th of July, Independence Day • Christmas Day * Labor Day Annual Leave: Annual leave may be taken as earned.

Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 360 hours.

At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay.

Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows: Completed Months of Service Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually Up to and including first 60 months 128 hours/16 Days Greater than 60 months through 120 months 168 hours/21 Days Greater than 120 months through 204 months 208 hours/26 Days Greater than 204 months 248 hours/31 Days Annual Leave Cash Out: Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays: Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year.

Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance: For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited.

Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive (14) hours of annual leave credited for each consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave: Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and maximum accrual of 1,440 hours.

Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty- five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation.

Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion: After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty- eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave.

Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement Leave: Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows: * In State = Up to 3 Days * Out of State = Up to 5 Days Tuition Reimbursement: After (2) two years of continuous full-time employment: * 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B * 50% reimbursement for a grade of C * $500 books/lab reimbursement per semester Credit Union: We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL 33351 Optional Voluntary