Environmental Code Enforcement Manager - City of Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, ALPosted 22 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from the City of Birmingham via the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, which administers hiring for the city.
Job overview
The Environmental Code Enforcement Manager role involves leading and managing the city's environmental code enforcement program to maintain safe and nuisance-free properties, impacting public health and community standards.
Responsibilities and impact
The manager plans, coordinates, and oversees enforcement activities, supervises staff, enforces ordinances, liaises with the public and other departments, manages budgets, and resolves disputes related to environmental codes.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $57,012 to $88,462 with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, pension, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a driver's license, supervisory experience, customer service skills, and experience enforcing sanitation codes; preferred qualifications include APOST certification, code enforcement coursework, environmental management knowledge, and budget forecasting experience.
Work environment and culture
The work environment includes office and field settings, involves interaction with diverse stakeholders, and requires handling potentially challenging situations with discretion and professionalism.
Company information
The City of Birmingham operates under the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, providing municipal services and enforcing local codes to maintain community standards and safety.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Birmingham, Alabama, with work performed both in office settings and external field environments, including businesses and residences.
Application process
Applicants may need to submit documentation and follow instructions via the Personnel Board of Jefferson County; accommodations are available for disabilities upon request.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines office administrative duties with field enforcement activities, requiring interaction with the public and coordination across multiple city departments.
Company overview
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC) is a governmental agency responsible for administering the civil service system for Jefferson County, Alabama. It provides human resources services, including recruitment, testing, and classification for various local government agencies within the county. The PBJC ensures a merit-based employment system, focusing on fair and equal opportunity for all applicants. Established in the early 20th century, it has a significant history of maintaining transparency and efficiency in public sector employment. The board generates revenue through service fees charged to the participating jurisdictions and agencies it serves.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your leadership experience in managing environmental code enforcement programs and your ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders such as residents, inspectors, and city departments.
Highlight your skills in enforcing sanitation codes and ordinances, supervising staff, budget management, and customer service, as these are key components of the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Personnel Board of Jefferson County's official website and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Environmental Code Enforcement Manager role.
Connect with current employees or managers in the environmental or code enforcement divisions at Personnel Board of Jefferson County on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like asking about recent community cleanup initiatives or inquiring about how multi-agency collaboration is handled within the department.
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