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Hattiesburgms

Assistant Division Manager – Code Enforcement Urban Development

Hattiesburgms, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, 39400

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Position: Assistant Division Manager – Code Enforcement

Department: Urban Development

Division: Land Code

Rate of pay: $20.00 per hour

Nature of Work: Works to assist and in conjunction with the Code Enforcement Division Manager within the Urban Development Department to oversee general code enforcement; helps to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, and provides responsible and administrative support to the Division Manager.

Representative Duties:

Assists and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.

Works with Division Manager to develop the work plan for assigned staff involved in investigating code violations and initiating procedures to abate violations; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.

Participates in field activities and investigations; issues citations and prepares cases for prosecution; has knowledge of materials for Council hearings; testifies in Environmental Court regarding compliance action.

Serves as the liaison for the Code Enforcement Division to other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; attends various meetings to work with and educate citizens; responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Legal procedures involved in the enforcement of land use and environmental regulations.

Court documents and procedures including procedures for citation issuance and obtaining various types of inspection warrants.

Interpret tax/parcel maps, conduct property owner title searches, and run Delta Systems.

Familiar with Microsoft Office, or similar computer software applications, smart phones, digital maps, digital time keeping program.

Pursue and maintain all available code enforcement, inspection and environmental certifications.

Represent the City in a professional manner in dealing with staff, citizens, news media, and other agencies and groups.

Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Excellent driving record and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Education and Experience Guidelines: Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration, geography, architecture, construction technology, law enforcement or a related field.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible code enforcement, investigative, and/or inspection experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.

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