Neighborhood Preservation Manager - Code Enforcement

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking applications for Neighborhood Preservation Manager (Code Enforcement).  This position plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Neighborhood Preservation Unit within the Division of Investigations & Community Services of the Public Safety Department; coordinates unit activities with other divisions or departments; provides highly responsible technical support to the Public Safety Captain; and performs related work as required.

The Department of Public Safety provides fully integrated public safety services to the community. We uphold our commitment and responsibility to the public and each other by adhering to the shared values of Excellence, Professionalism, Accountability, and Community Engagement. This position in the Community Safety Services division offers an opportunity to better the community by coordinating with citizens, neighborhood groups, City Council staff, City Departments, and outside agencies to develop equitable solutions to difficult problems.

Distinguishing characteristics of this position include, but are not limited to:          

• Recommending and implementing unit goals and objectives; establishing performance standards and methods for the enforcement of municipal, State and Federal codes.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with current code enforcement trends, legislation, regulations, and internal direction.
• Planning, developing, and overseeing the work of staff involved in the investigation of code enforcement issues and interpretation and enforcement of ordinances and codes.

The Neighborhood Preservation Unit is part of the Department of Public Safety, which provides the Sunnyvale community with fully integrated public safety services including Police, Fire and EMS. Department members commit to and embrace excellence, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and community engagement.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, public administration, or a closely related field; AND four years of experience interpreting and enforcing a variety of codes, including two years of supervisory experience.

For the Neighborhood Preservation Manager, the City of Sunnyvale:

• contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members.
• contributes 2% of an employee's gross pay to a deferred compensation plan.
• provides fully employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a city application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The final filing date is October 14, 2024, at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary $143,018 - $178,772 Annually