Job Description

Summary:

The individual in this position is appointed by the Town Manager and works at the pleasure of the Town Manager. Under general direction plans, organizes, manages, and provides direction to assigned functions and activities of the Code Enforcement Department, Apple Valley Choice Energy (AVCE), environmental, transit, waste management and storm water; coordinates assigned activities with other Town departments, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among Town departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups; and performs related work as required.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives general direction from the Town Manager or designee. Exercises direction and supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a mid-level management classification that oversees, directs, and participates in specific activities within the Code Enforcement Department and Apple Valley Choice Energy, including assisting in short- and long-range planning and development and administration. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, municipal functions, and activities, including the role of an elected Town Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the Department with those of other departments and agencies and managing and overseeing the functions of the Department. The incumbent is accountable for assisting in Departmental planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering Town goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the management, development, and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Code Enforcement Department; recommends, within Departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, applicable contracts, and activities of the waste management and transit programs.
• Monitors legislative and judicial developments and changes in environmental law and ensures the Town remains in compliance with all applicable standards.
• Assists in development and standardization of procedures and methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Code Enforcement programs; waste management and transit programs; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, support systems, and internal reporting relationships.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Attends and participates in professional group, committee, and task force meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in Code Enforcement administration, waste management, transit programs, air quality, and environmental regulations.
• Oversees the Town’s solid waste disposal, transit, energy, environmental, household hazardous waste, and recycling programs; serves as a liaison with private and public organizations, other city, county, and state agencies to address any problems, implement legal regulation changes, or determine the distribution of funds.
• Establishes and maintains positive community relations through programs, demonstrations, and public assistance regarding waste management, storm water, and transit programs, and answers specific and general questions.
• Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Town or departmental operations; recommends policy and procedural changes as required.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and complex reports on special projects as assigned.
• Participates on and makes presentations to the Town Council and a variety of boards and commissions.
• Updates Town and other websites with upcoming events related to waste management, transit, and volunteer programs.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines
An equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a related field, and five (5) years of experience in municipal government. Five (5) years of experience in enforcement and communication codes, ordinances, and regulations with two (2) years of considerable supervisory or administrative experience. Possession of a Master’s Degree is highly desirable.

License and Certification Requirements:

• Valid California class C driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance.
• Completion of PC 832 Peace Officers Training class.
• California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) Supervisory Certification obtained within 1 year of employment.
• San Bernardino County Fire Department HAZWOPER Training certification within six (6) months of appointment.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, court decisions, and regulations, including administrative and Departmental policies concerning the operation of a Code Enforcement Department.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned Department.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Code Enforcement administration, waste management and transit programs.
• Techniques and practices of public speaking and making presentations before small groups.
• Principles of record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Town in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Techniques providing high level customer service to public and Town staff, in person and over the telephone.

Ability to:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, project management, and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, court decisions, and regulations, including administrative and Departmental policies concerning the operation of a Code Enforcement Department.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned Department.
• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Code Enforcement administration.
• Techniques and practices of public speaking and making presentations before small groups.
• Principles of record keeping and reporting.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the Town in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations and with property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Techniques providing high level customer service to public and Town staff, in person and over the telephone.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle, to inspect various Town and residential sites, and to walk on uneven terrain; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. The job involves field inspection work requiring frequent walking at inspection site areas to monitor performance and to identify problems or hazards; traversing uneven terrain, periodically standing, stooping, bending, climbing and kneeling to perform the work. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment, cameras and computers; grasp tools; and inspect electrical devices. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects of 50 pounds, as necessary to perform job functions.
Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees occasionally work outside with exposure to loud noise levels and may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, dust, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing Departmental policies and procedures.

Fair Labor Standards Act labels cannot be given to a group of employees. Each employee must meet every requirement for the claimed exemption. The designation mentioned above is for general manager guidelines.