Code Enforcement Specialist Supervisor presso City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

Under general direction manages, plans, directs coordinates and administers strategic projects and programs at the Detroit Police Department. Provides analytical and strategy support to senior executives and officers in charge of units within the Office of Support Operations. Works collaboratively across units, departments and agencies to advance priorities of the Detroit Police Department. Reports to the Management Services Section in the Support Services Bureau of the Detroit Police Department. Works collaboratively with contacts from units across the Detroit Police Department, other City of Detroit Departments, Mayor’s Office, law enforcement agencies, and partners from community organizations. Additionally, works to develop and grow relationships with new partners to advance the goals and strategic priorities of the Detroit Police Department.


SPECIAL NOTE: This is an at-will appointment, and the candidate selected serves at the pleasure of the Chief of Police.

Position Duties

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Major Job Functions:

• Addressing Abandon Vehicle and Environmental Complaints (received in-person, by phone, through SeeClickFix, RMS, and email or via other sources)

• Organizing Complaints

• Investigating Complaints

• Complaint Follow Up

• Licensed Establishment Code Enforcement and Inspections

• Proactive Enforcement

• Administrative Functions (required reports)

• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure that unit is functional, maintained, and operating properly.

• Generate and review daily, weekly, monthly reports.

• Provides supervision and general oversight of subordinates assigned to the unit.

Other Typical Work:

· Provide assistance with enforcement for high weeds or grass, snow and ice removal, inoperable vehicles, improper placement of Courville containers, rodent harborage, and illegal dumping.

· Ensure complaints are processed through the correlating precincts city wide. Ensure the Neighborhood Police Officers (NPO’s) and the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) are notified and efforts are coordinated.

· Cooperating quickly to identify and address concerns of other quality of life issues.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a baccalaureate degree in related field.

Supervisory/management experience is preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of databases and experience with Microsoft, Excel, and large datasets

• Knowledge of databases, entry into databases, and tracking and presenting data;

• Strong organizational skills.

• Preparing and maintaining accurate and concise records and files.

• Performing a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

• Preferable knowledge of basic functions of law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations.

• Skill in utilizing business and policy acumen to analyze and solve complex problems;

• Skill in qualitative and quantitative data analysis and communication;

• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing;

• Skill in developing program/project vision, action plans, schedules, and key metrics;

• Skill in facilitating meetings, communication, and the completion of key project deliverables;

• Skill in launching and leading cross-functional teams;

• Ability to conduct & apply research to improve a large agency;

• Ability to work in a self-directed, entrepreneurial manner;

• Ability to work in fast paced environment; and

• Ability to build relationships within and across organizations and units.