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District Code Enforcement Supervisor

City of Milwaukee
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The District Code Enforcement Supervisor directs, coordinates, develops, and supervises an inspection staff in the City of Milwaukee to ensure neighborhoods are maintained to prevent deterioration, while keeping and improving the health, safety, and overall quality of life for the residents and business owners and preserving property values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Code Enforcement Supervision

  • Oversee the work of code enforcement staff in assigned areas and districts, document employee performance, prepare necessary reports and take corrective action as necessary.
  • Review paperwork, computer records and work in progress for adherence to departmental policies.
  • Coordinate and conduct training and educational programming for new and existing inspectional staff and temporary and intern inspectional staff.
  • Participate in the selection of new hires.

Administration

  • Plan, develop and implement strategies to improve safety and quality of life and to enhance property values using input from community groups, neighborhood organizations, aldermanic staff, the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), the Department of Public Works (DPW), and others.
  • Represent the Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) at public hearings, community meetings and other public forums.
  • Coordinate and implement programs such as Essential Services, Fire Inspection and Rent Withholding.
  • Triage and assign emergency and other priority complaints, including no-heats, aldermanic service requests, defective sewers and electrical violations (among others).
  • Prepare written and statistical reports on programmatic accomplishments and policy matters.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The District Code Enforcement Supervisor must be willing and able to do the following:

  • Perform field work throughout Milwaukee.
  • Perform interior inspections on residential and commercial properties.
  • Comply with the departmental dress code.
  • Climb ladders, stoop, and bend.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • The preplacement medical requirements for this title include:
    • Physical/lift test
    • Audiogram
    • Vision
    • Non – DOT Drug Test

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  1. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering, natural science, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  2. Two years of code enforcement or building construction experience.
  3. Valid driver's license at time of application, throughout the selection process, and throughout employment, and the availability of a properly insured automobile for use on the job at time of appointment and throughout employment (private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code).
  4. Obtain the following certifications within one year of appointment and maintain throughout employment:
  • Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector through the International Code Council (ICC); AND
  • Fire Inspector I through the International Code Council (ICC) (or NFPA 1); AND 
  • Wisconsin Commercial Building Inspector, Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) Construction Inspector, and Wisconsin UDC HVAC Inspector.

 

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered. For example, an Associated degree in a related field and three years of code enforcement experience or five years of code enforcement experience may also be considered.

 

CURRENT SALARY

The current salary range (PAY RANGE 1IX) is $81,684-$109,938 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $84,134-$113,236 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program. For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.