ASSISTANT CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR                               5178

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class assists the Code Enforcement Supervisor in planning and directing the code enforcement activities of the jurisdiction.  Responsibilities include supervision of all code enforcement person­nel, evaluation of their work performance, and instruction of code enforcement methods and techniques.  The work is exclusive of enforcement of Vehicle and Traffic laws as well as all other Suffolk County and/or New York State laws.  This is NOT a law enforcement position.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Directs the activities of Code Enforcement Officers and Senior Code En­forcement Officers during an assigned shift;

            Schedules tours of subordinates to provide optimum coverage for code enforcement;

            Assists Code Enforcement Supervisor in the operation and policy preparation of the department;

            Assists the Code Enforcement Supervisor in the preparation of performance ratings of all Code Enforcement personnel;

            Assists in the preparation of the budget;

            Patrols the jurisdiction by foot or automobile to observe subordinate staff and investigate code and ordinance violations, such as litter, open container, noise, peddling, dumping, paring violations, etc.;

            Gives testimony in court proceedings, judicial hearings or administrative hearings;

            Notifies Police Department immediately when activities of a criminal nature are observed.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of proper code enforcement procedures and practices; thorough knowledge of controlling codes and local ordinances; ability to lead and direct code enforcement personnel; ability to deal firmly with the general public; ability to prepare oral and written reports; ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school, or vocational school in a job related field, or possession of a high school equiva­lency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in the investigation or enforce­ment of municipal codes and ordinances.

           

NOTE:  Relevant education from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

 

            PROMOTIONAL

            Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Code Enforce­ment Officer.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

 

 

 

R6/23/15

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 7/23/15