Neighborhood Inspection - Field Inspection Supervisor

Field Inspection Supervisor

The Field Inspection Supervisor leads a team of Neighborhood Inspectors responsible for enforcing municipal nuisance, zoning, and housing codes while ensuring consistent, fair, and effective application of city ordinances. The supervisor coordinates enforcement strategies, guides inspectors through complex cases, and partners with departments such as Fire, Police, and the Law Department to resolve property compliance issues that impact the community. In addition to field oversight, this role drives continual performance improvements by developing employee training programs, improving inspection processes, and providing program oversight within the division. Through strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration, the Field Inspection Supervisor helps ensure Wichita's neighborhoods remain safe, well-maintained, and aligned with the City's nuisance, zoning and minimum housing code standards.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Anticipated starting salary: $61,184.00 - $84,984.00 (based on experience and qualifications) Bargaining Unit: Employee Council Posting may close at any time

Examples of Work Performed

• Serves as the direct supervisor to half of the Neighborhood Inspection field staff.
• Works with the various programs overseen by Neighborhood Inspection as assigned by the Neighborhood Inspection Administrator.
• Coordinates activities with other agencies, to include the Law Department, WFD and WPD.
• Supervises inspector case preparation and may appear in court when legal action is required to gain compliance with ordinances and regulations.
• Prepares reports of actions, maintains records, and answers citizen inquiries.
• Refines or develops processes, procedures and protocols as needed for continued operational efficiencies.
• Develop and continuously update in-house training and development materials for existing and new inspectors.
• Represents Department at meetings with other Departments and/or agencies involving regulations within the scope of his/her enforcement responsibilities.
• Reviews and drafts recommended code changes.
• Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of local ordinances, code and regulations and a basic knowledge of Kansas State Statutes that drive local code enforcement dialogues
• Ability to supervise others and manage work to achieve objectives
• Ability to read and interpret ordinances, codes, and regulations
• Ability to traverse rough terrain and tolerate airborne nuisances associated with construction sites; rotted or uneven flooring; ascend and descend steps and ladders; bend and stoop and/or crawl as necessary to look into or under building crawl spaces, cellars, attics, and foundations.
• Ability to load, unload, carry, set up, and break down a ladder weighing approximately 35 pounds
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other employees, representatives of other organizations, and the public
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• Three (3) years of experience in building or housing code enforcement, including demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying municipal codes such as nuisance, zoning, and minimum housing ordinances or in enforcing the property maintenance codes.
• Three (3) years of experience conducting inspections for building construction, code enforcement, housing, or code enforcement.
• One (1) year of experience in building construction, construction contracting or inspection work.
• Completed Departmental Zoning Level I Exam.
• Completed Departmental Housing/ Nuisance Exam.
• A valid Kansas Driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Attainment of passing scores on pre-employment tests. Candidates with the required experience and training will be required to take the following assessments:
• • Reading Comprehension
  • Typing - General

Preferred Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in one of the following fields: Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Health Science, Natural Science, or Public Health/Management.
• One (1) year in a supervisory or managerial capacity overseeing staff and enforcement operations.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory results of a criminal record check.

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CITY OF WICHITA FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE – UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE– The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT – Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

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