The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Code Enforcement Supervisor to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Community Development department. Are you a dynamic and caring leader? Are you data-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Code Enforcement Supervisor earns a competitive salary of $71,682.31 - $91,394.94, based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A CODE ENFORCEMENT

This role will primarily emphasize responsibilities related to code, investigations, and regulation.

Job Summary

The purpose of this class within the organization is to ensure the safety and health of the citizens of Pearland by vigilantly enforcing the standards established by the ordinances approved by the City Council, State Laws, and International Code Council volumes as adopted in regard to dangerous buildings, accumulation of trash and debris, illegal dumping, vehicle violations, and other general nuisance violations.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, manages, and assists code with caseloads; handles citizen complaints; attends departmental meetings.

• Provides inter-departmental assistance; oversees continuing education; manages departmental payroll; orders departmental supplies and uniforms.

• Runs reports and ensures City codes are enforced.

• Implements processes for officers to productively achieve their daily workload; keeps crew informed of changes and updates daily.

• Prioritizes cases based on severity.
• Ensures agendas are updated and cases are being worked and updated.
• Keeps track of dilapidated structures list and follows through from beginning to end to ensure payments for invoices; performs lien placements.

• Oversees performance measures and reports; conducts employee appraisals; manages budget and ensures invoices are paid.

• Performs code ordinance reviews and makes occasional changes.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or specialized courses/training equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college of closely related field.
• Four years of code enforcement or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Code Enforcement 1
• Code Enforcement 2

Preferred:

• Texas Code Enforcement Officer II certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Seven years of experience in Code Enforcement
• Bilingual/Spanish