Description

The City of Visalia is recruiting for the position of Neighborhood Preservation Manager. Please click here for more information and the recruitment announcement. 

THE DIVISION
The Neighborhood Preservation Division is committed to protecting and enhancing the quality of life throughout the community by promoting safe, healthy, and attractive neighborhoods. Through proactive education, collaboration, and enforcement, the Division administers the City's Code Enforcement, Solid Waste Elimination and Enforcement Program (SWEEP), Vehicle Abatement, and Substandard Housing programs. Working closely with residents, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other City departments, the Division strives to preserve community standards while providing exceptional customer service and fair, consistent enforcement.
Examples of Duties:
THE POSITION
The Neighborhood Preservation Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the City's Neighborhood Preservation Division. This position provides leadership and oversight of citywide code enforcement and neighborhood preservation programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws while advancing initiatives that enhance the appearance, safety, and livability of the community.

The Manager supervises professional staff, develops policies and operational strategies, manages the Administrative Hearing Officer Program, assists with division budgeting, and coordinates efforts with City departments, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, contractors, developers, and community stakeholders. This position also represents the City during public meetings, administrative hearings, and court proceedings, while fostering positive relationships and collaborative solutions to complex neighborhood issues.

Requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented leader who is passionate about protecting and enhancing neighborhoods. They possess extensive knowledge of municipal code enforcement practices and have the ability to balance regulatory compliance with sound judgment, professionalism, and excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will:

Be an experienced leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop staff. 
Build strong partnerships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and other agencies. 
Effectively interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and municipal codes. 
Demonstrate exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and public presentation skills. 
Exercise fairness, integrity, and diplomacy while addressing sensitive and challenging situations. 
Think strategically, identify opportunities for program improvements, and implement innovative solutions. 
Be comfortable making difficult decisions, managing multiple priorities, and representing the City in public hearings and court proceedings. 
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of public service.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be.
Possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited College or University with an emphasis in Construction Management, Business, Public Administration or other related field.
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience related to code enforcement, inspection, law enforcement, building inspection, land use, or public administration.
Previous experience involving extensive public contact which requires considerable use of tact and judgment in the interpretation and applications of regulations, policies or procedures.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment
Ability to work evenings and/or weekends
Possession of 832 P.C. or ability to obtain within 6 months
Possession of Advanced Code Enforcement Officer certification by the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers or ability to obtain within 12 months.

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Additional Information:
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental material will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

Monthly salary range $10,219 - $12,847 
CalPERS retirement program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Longevity Pay
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more...
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EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities.  Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.

As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living.  The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.

Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward.  Come discover all Visalia has to offer!

The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer.