The City of La Quinta proudly announces an Animal Control/Code Compliance Supervisor opening in the Public Safety Department. This position is right for you if:

You enjoy fostering a positive working environment.
You lead by example.
You are detail oriented and committed to enforcing local regulations.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
You are adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution.
You are compassionate and empathetic.

This position is responsible for performing first level supervision of code compliance work for all assigned cases and areas and manages the animal control contract. In addition, this position supervises other code administration staff, including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Conducts code compliance investigations and inspections of difficult, complex, highly sensitive, commercial, and/or large parcel/property complex cases as necessary and required.
Conducts special studies, analysis, and projects within the assigned division as requested; makes recommendations.
Coordinates code compliance activities and schedules with other departments and agencies.
Ensures safety procedures are followed.
Monitors and maintains, and analyzes program performance statistics; creates and presents reports.
Prepares and administers contracts, agreements, grants, applications, specifications, etc.; processes payments; monitors budget; ensures service levels and contractual expectations are met.
Provides input into budget; monitors expenditures; researches and makes purchases of supplies, materials, and equipment.
Provides oversight to officers and attends and represents the City in court actions related to code compliance.
Researches and reviews regulations and laws and provides recommendations for updates to current practices, procedures, and regulations.
Researches, responds to, and resolves public and internal inquiries and requests; provides notice to management regarding critical, sensitive, or elevated cases and situations.
Supervises staff, including recruitment, training, creating and approving staffing schedules, assigning and reviewing work, conducting performance appraisals, recommending disciplinary actions, and facilitating meetings with staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential duties represent only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the department's needs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years’ experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential duties.

Licensing/Certifications

Baton Certification within one (1) year of employment.
CPR/First Aid Certification within ninety (90) days of employment.
Pepper Spray Certification within one (1) year of employment.
PC832 Arrest within one (1) year of employment.
Valid Class "C" California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Appropriate safety precautions, procedures, and safety standards within the area of assignment.
Basic procurement principles and practices.
City maps, location of streets, and all areas around the City.
Codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations of assigned area.
Contract administration and performance monitoring.
Customer service principles.
General office operations, equipment, functions, and procedures.
Principles of customer service.
Principles, operations, procedures, and precedents in code compliance operations.
Project management principals and methods.
Research methods, program analysis, and report preparation.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Word) and Adobe applications.
Supervisory principles.

SKILL IN:

Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Conflict negotiation and resolution.
Communication and interpersonal skills, as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Comprehending and correctly interpreting a variety of informational documents.
Ensuring proper document and record management.
Maintaining effective working relationships with peers, public, and staff.
Operating a computer and relevant software applications.
Operating modern office equipment.
Performing math computations, including basic statistics.
Preparing written case reports and documents.
Reading maps, blueprints, and plans.
Researching and procuring supplies and equipment.
Supervision and evaluation of staff and volunteers.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this position work in indoor and outdoor environments and experience exposure to heat, cold, noise, wind, dust, and other extreme weather conditions; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; and may experience threatening people, animals, or other situations.

Positions in this class typically require standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, and foot controls.

Light Physical Demands: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

SELECTION PROCESS

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and whose interests and experience appear to meet the desired qualifications of the position will be invited to participate in the next steps of the recruitment process, which may include:

Skills Assessment Exam/Exercise
Panel Interview/Oral Exam

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The City of La Quinta employees are registered as Emergency Disaster Workers and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work or, if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

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ANIMAL CONTROL/CODE COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR - PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT