Director of Code Compliance
Bargersville, IN
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Summary:
The Town of Bargersville is seeking a proactive, community-focused Director of Code Compliance to lead our efforts in promoting and enforcing local zoning and nuisance codes. This is a key leadership position responsible for preserving the appearance, safety, and livability of our neighborhoods and business districts. You will work collaboratively with residents, property owners, businesses, and Town departments to achieve voluntary compliance, while taking enforcement action when needed.
What you'll do:
What you bring:
Work Conditions:
The Town of Bargersville is seeking a proactive, community-focused Director of Code Compliance to lead our efforts in promoting and enforcing local zoning and nuisance codes. This is a key leadership position responsible for preserving the appearance, safety, and livability of our neighborhoods and business districts. You will work collaboratively with residents, property owners, businesses, and Town departments to achieve voluntary compliance, while taking enforcement action when needed.
What you'll do:
- Serve as the Town’s lead authority on zoning and nuisance code enforcement.
- Educate and assist residents and business owners in understanding Town ordinances related to property upkeep (e.g., tall grass, weeds, junk vehicles, and debris).
- Conduct field inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with local codes.
- Issue notices of violation and manage follow-up; prepare documentation for legal enforcement when necessary.
- Collaborate with departments such as Police, Fire, and Planning to coordinate enforcement actions.
- Design and lead community outreach programs that promote voluntary code compliance.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, violations, enforcement actions, and correspondence.
- Prepare and deliver reports to the Town Manager, Town Council, and at public meetings.
- Recommend updates to ordinances and enforcement practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
What you bring:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in code enforcement, zoning administration, municipal inspections, or law enforcement.
- Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer or Code Enforcement Officer (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- Strong knowledge of zoning, building, and nuisance codes, and ability to interpret and apply ordinances effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to respectful public service.
- Skilled in conflict resolution and maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
- Proficient with office software, case management systems, and GIS tools.
- Valid Indiana driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to perform both office and fieldwork, including walking, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Willingness to work in various outdoor conditions and potentially unsafe environments.
Work Conditions:
- Work is performed indoors in an office environment and outdoors, performing field inspections.
- Must have skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the telephone, email, and personal contact.
- Requires the physical capability to effectively use and operate different office equipment, such as a telephone, desktop computer, calculator, copier, scanner, fax machine, etc.
- Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching & extending and repetitive motion; occasional lifting and moving of light objects; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
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