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Code Enforcement Manager

City of Vallejo
$137,074.08 - $166,614.66 Annually
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United States, California, Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street (Show on map)
Feb 28, 2026
Description PLEASE READ THIS BULLETIN IN ITS ENTIRETY THE POSITION This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year. The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for one Code Enforcement Manager position as a collaborative member of the City's Planning and Development Services Department. THE DEPARTMENT The Department is organized across three divisions: Planning (Current Planning and Advanced Planning), Building, Administration, and Code Enforcement. The Department provides several vital services to the Vallejo community, including long-range planning for future City development; processing building and land use applications; facilitating the development review process; issuing permits and inspecting for code compliance; facilitating green building practices; as well as other policy work as required. THE CITY OF VALLEJO The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 125,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of City codes, ordinances, and regulations, proper investigation methods, and techniques for code compliance enforcement, rules, and procedures. They will possess superior communications skills (both written and verbal) and will be able to work closely with and build rapport with the City's homeowners, businesses, and community groups to enhance and preserve the quality of neighborhoods through public engagement, education, and other activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good decision-making skills under pressure, work with minimal direct supervision, and be a team player with a positive attitude. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Code Enforcement Division. Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs and functions including business license, code enforcement, property maintenance, mandatory garbage collection and fee collection programs; recommend, within Departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Development Services Director; implement improvements. Coordinate, oversee and monitor the efforts of City divisions, departments and outside agencies in carrying out assigned projects, programs and activities. Supervise preparation of agenda for the Code Enforcement Appeals Board. Select, train, motivate and evaluate Division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Negotiate terms and agreements with vendors and contractors. Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the Code Enforcement Division; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Code Enforcement Division budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary. Serve as liaison for the Code Enforcement Division with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues. Provide responsible and complex staff assistance to the Development Services Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; direct special projects and research as assigned. Present reports and information to a variety of commissions, committees, boards, the general public and the City Council. Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to Code Enforcement programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Participate on a variety of boards, committees and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of code enforcement and other assigned areas of responsibility. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. Administer, interpret and enforce provisions of the municipal code and other regulations; prepare and recommend modifications to the municipal code and other regulations. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE OF: Operational characteristics, services and activities of comprehensive code enforcement, mandatory garbage collection, fee collection and business license programs. Code abatement, business license, mandatory garbage collection and fee collection program regulations, requirements, forms, policies and procedures. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs. Organization and function of City departments, divisions and outside agencies. Laws, ordinances, regulations and procedures governing search and seizure, due process, administrative hearings, court systems, unpaid fee collection and property tax assessment. Modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration. Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Research methods and sources of information related to assigned responsibilities. ABILITY TO: Manage, direct and coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel. Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Code Enforcement Division. Negotiate terms and agreements with vendors and contractors. Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient code enforcement services. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports, ordinances, policies, procedures, resolution and correspondence. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws ordinances and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public. Experience and Training Guidelines Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of code enforcement and abatement or a related field, including two years of supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Traini ng: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public or business administration or a related field. License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid drivers license. Possession of an Arrest Course 832 Penal Code Certificate. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Recruitment & Selection Process 1. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, March 23, 2026. Applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application, including all responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire (Resume/Cover Letter Optional), by the posted deadline in order to be considered. *NOTE:* If you have problems creating a user account, obtaining your already created account information, or submitting your online application, please contact governmentjobs.com applicant support directly at 855-524-5627. City of Vallejo staff are unable to assist with these issues. 2. Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of Monday, March 23, 2026 . 3. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of Monday, March 30, 2026. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for Oral Panel Interview. 4. Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of April 6, 2026. Oral Panel Interviews are weighted at 100% of the candidates' score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those achieving 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions. 5. Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Jannah Lunar-Kaplli at (707) 648-5402 or send an email to:Jannah.Lunar-Kaplli@cityofvallejo.net no later than Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PRIOR TO HIRE The selected candidate will be required to: 1) Submit to reference checks 2) Submit to and successfully pass a pre-employment background check, including fingerprint check. 3) Successfully complete a job-related pre-placement medical exam. 4) Provide proof of legal right to work in the United States. Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Note: The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.