CODE ENFORCEMENT
DIRECTOR Become the next City of West Allis Code Enforcement Director and join an executive leadership team committed to collaboratively transforming and positioning the City of West Allis as the preferred municipality in the Milwaukee Metropolitan area for citizens, businesses, and visitors.
Applications:
Submit online at westalliswi.gov/careers until May 9, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
We Believe IN OUR WORK AND BELIEVE OUR WORK MATTERS We are a forward-thinking municipal organization
that values the best in people and service. We pride ourselves on delivering efficient, innovative services to our community of 60,000 diverse residents. Conveniently located between the thriving Milwaukee downtown urban center and inviting Lake Country suburbs, the City of West Allis is undergoing major redevelopment and discovering new vitality as a southeastern Wisconsin destination community. Be a part of our transformation by joining the City’s team! Joining our team offers exciting opportunities for professionals from all fields to grow their experience and leverage their passion to make West Allis an amazing place to live and work. We offer a positive, collaborative work environment and support training and development for all of our staff, from interns to senior managers. We see how our work impacts our residents every day, and we strive every day to show them our best – and then do better. We need your love of service, unique skillset, and enthusiasm to keep this community moving forward.
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QUICK FACTS:
County: Milwaukee Population: 60,325 Households: 27,431 Square Miles: 11.402 Registered Voters: 32,447 Median Home Sale Price: $200,000 Median Household Income: $53,634 Park Land: ~1150 Acres Bike Trails: 15 miles Polling Places: 9
THE COMMUNITY
Source: 2020 Census Data and 2021 City Assessor Data
The City of West Allis is a thriving and growing community experiencing a surge in redevelopment. West Allis continues to reestablish itself as a vibrant City with an exciting future. Centrally located between the recreational and cultural amenities of downtown Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s scenic, renowned Lake Country area, West Allis offers residents and visitors much to experience and explore.
DINING & SHOPS:
West Allis’ thriving restaurant community offers a slice of something new every time you visit. Visit Corvina Wine Company for an exceptional glass of wine, or Wild Roots restaurant for fresh farm-to-table fare. Enjoy cuisines from Peru, Japan, Latin America, Italy, the Middle East, and the best of American barbeque. Familyrun, hardworking businesses are the heart of West Allis, and whether you find a unique trinket at our Oniomania boutique or a custom t-shirt at Cream City Print Lounge, you’ll be going home with something one-of-akind.
THINGS TO DO:
Residents and visitors alike flock to West Allis’ many annual community events. Spring features the seasonal opening of the West Allis Farmers Market, the area’s oldest and largest outdoor farmers market. Summertime festivals include West Allis A La Carte, a street festival highlighting local food and music, which attracts over 10,000 visitors to downtown West Allis each year. Holiday parades including Independence Day and the Christmas Parade offer family fun for all ages. West Allis’ Inspiration Studios is a cultural hub of the community, showcasing live theatre performances, art exhibitions, and wine and painting nights. And don’t forget State Fair! For 10 days each August, West Allis hosts the state’s largest food and agricultural festival at State Fair Park. Easy access to Milwaukee attractions ensures even more entertainment opportunities, such as Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee Brewers games at Amerian Family Field, Summerfest and cultural festivals at Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee Public Museum, Fiserv Forum, and more, all within 20 minutes’ drive of West Allis.
DEVELOPMENT:
West Allis boomed in the early 1900s as an industrial city with dozens of factories, most notably the Allis Chalmers Company, operating within the City. As large-scale manufacturing has given way to new industries, West Allis has redeveloped acres of previously underutilized, former factory space into new and exciting developments. Large upscale apartment complexes have arrived, with additional multiuse facilities in development throughout the community with some of the Milwaukee area’s largest development firms.
PARKS AND OUTDOORS:
Milwaukee’s Oak Leaf and Hank Aaron Trails cross through West Allis, providing cyclists and pedestrians with hundreds of miles of trail to explore. West Allis is a bike friendly City, offering miles of bike paths and trails to enjoy, and hosts eight Bublr® Bike Share bike stations. West Allis maintains 16 parks and green spaces, and four Milwaukee County Parks are situated in West Allis, including Greenfield Park. This park boasts an 18-hole regulation golf course and Cool Waters waterpark, full of slides, splash pads, and pools to cool off in during the summer. West Allis Code Enforcement Director
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WHO WE ARE OUR MISSION The City of West exists to provide: Cost effective municipal services consistent with the needs and desires of the citizens of the West Allis community (residences and businesses, as well as other community stakeholders). For the health, safety, and welfare of the community. A quality living and working environment. A positive, progressive, and creative approach to the budget, management and operations of the City.
OUR VISION West Allis will become the preferred City for visitors, residents, and businesses.
CORE VALUES SERVICE EXCELLENCE: Exceptional professional
service for and by outstanding people; responsive, efficient, dedicated, and engaged workforce. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Innovations through creative and strategic management; sustained improvement through goal-oriented customer focused results. OPEN AND TRANSPARENT: Ethical, accessible and accountable government operations. RENEWAL: Revitalization through collaborations and partnerships with a focus on image, economic development, and growth. EQUITABLE: Respectful, responsible, compassionate, and welcoming to all.
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OUR STRATEGY In 2021, West Allis’ Common Council approved
the adoption of a new Five Year Strategic Plan to position the City for long-term growth and development. Five key strategic goals, supported by itemized actions to guide implementation, are intended to improve the City’s positioning as a destination community by focusing on citizens’ quality of life, City infrastructure, economic development, and more. These goals are: Focus Area 1: Community Focus Area 2: Destination Focus Area 3: Finance Focus Area 4: Infrastructure Focus Area 5: Organizational Excellence As a member of our executive leadership team, the Code Enforcement Director plays a key role in steering initiatives to support our Strategic Plan, particularly in relation to Focus Areas 1 and 2. The Finance Director leads our organizational efforts to ensure responsible, efficient, and priority-based budgeting and financial management to support the short-term goals and the long-term vitality of our municipality. Learn more about the Strategic Plan at westalliswi.gov/strategicplan.
GOVERNANCE The City of West Allis is governed by a OUR INNOVATION The City of West Allis is committed to providing cost effective
municipal services and a positive and creative approach to the management and operation of the City. As such, goals for excellence in administration, which include preparation of “focused” annual objectives and action plans/strategies, use of team building, quality improvement strategies, and administrative and technological improvements and measurement of department performance have been adopted by the Common Council.
Mayor and Common Council made up of ten part-time Alderpersons. The Mayor and Common Council collaboratively formulate budgets, set policies, grant licenses, and pass ordinances. The Common Council has five standing committees: Administration and Finance, Board of Public Works, Safety and Development, License and Health, and Advisory. Review of items submitted to the Common Council is completed by one of these committees.
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As a valued leader and collaborative member of the City of West Allis Executive Leadership Team, you are a dedicated professional serving the West Allis community. Your dedication drives you to further the potential of both your department and of resident understanding of code and code enforcement. You are a motivated public servant with an undeniable passion for all things code. Your expertise serves our organization well to allow easily accessible and transparent code enforcement for residents and businesses. You will have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and the City’s code enforcement and nuisance abatement program. Possession of strong leadership, interpersonal skills and tact are essential when interacting with the public, contractors, elected officials, and staff through the organization.
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You should have increasingly responsible experience in building inspection and code administration and must possess, or be able to obtain within 1 year, residential and commercial building inspector certifications from the state of Wisconsin. You should be highly organized and independent with a keen understanding of and commitment to balancing requirements with positive outcomes, objectivity, and customer service; have a high level of emotional intelligence to successfully interact with the members of the public in stressful circumstances; possess sound judgment and an ability to work effectively under pressure; and have a strong understanding of local government operations, procedures and code interpretation. You must be comfortable guiding, managing, and inspiring a team and collaborating with the results-oriented leadership team. You must be analytical, logical, and innovative.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Attends Common Council, City Committee and Board meetings, and meetings with Department Heads and supervisory staff, and participates in Department and inter-Departmental meetings to address projects and matters specific to the department. Address the practical application and administration pertaining to the adoption and/or enforcement of proposed and existing laws, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. Responds to and addresses elected officials, residents, contractors, staff, and other governmental entities inquiries regarding code enforcement and building projects and permits. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level on behalf of the City.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The position requires: a bachelor’s degree in architecture,
engineering, construction management, public administration, or planning; nine years of experience in code enforcement, regulatory review, inspection, or administration of such duties, in a municipality similar in size (or larger); 2 years of direct supervisory experience including evaluating and disciplining employees; experience with budget development and management; direct experience with change management, project development and implementation; strong leadership, direct management, communication, and human relations skills required. Professional Engineering license and Commercial and Residential Building Inspector certification preferred. Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position will be considered. Possession of a regular Wisconsin driver’s license is required upon appointment and throughout tenure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Candidates for this position must possess the physical capacity to perform the duties of the position including, but not limited to: • Frequent sitting, standing, walking in an office environment • Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying up to 20 lbs. • Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. • Occasional entering and exiting of a personal vehicle • Continuous arching of neck • Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, twist, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, climb, etc. • Occasional duties in variable and unfavorable weather conditions, proximity to machinery and equipment as well as hazardous fumes or orders, electrical hazards and working alongside traffic on roads • Ability to continuously focus for long periods of time on projects or while working on computers
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • Extensive knowledge of code enforcement and nuisance abatement • Ability to adapt and learn procedure/laws • Ability to read, interpret, explain, and make responsible, independent judgments and decisions in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, ordinances, resolutions, and procedures • Knowledge and ability to perform general management functions relating to planning, budgeting, and leading a department • Knowledge of organizational sensitivity regarding complex relationships with other City departments and external organizations • Knowledge of Wisconsin open records and open meetings laws • Considerable ability to plan, assign, and supervisor the work of others • Ability to delegate work effectively, monitor employee output, and tactfully address performance issues • Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely • Ability to establish and maintain an effective and comprehensive records management system • Ability to operate equipment necessary for City Council meetings • Ability to train, educate, mentor, and motivate employees • Skilled in fostering an environment where staff strives to improve and streamline current practices • Ability to adapt to continually evolving environment, supporting a data-driven and deadline-oriented workplace • Ability to set, implement, and achieve departmental goals consistent with City’s Strategic Plan and Goals • Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines regularly, manage multiple assignments, and shift priorities, responding with a sense of urgency when issues emerge requiring immediate attention • Skilled in setting priorities and using organization and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making • Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning • High ethical standards • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of records • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of people with varied academic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy, including, but not limited to, supervisors, employees, and the public • Demonstrated ability to promote innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement • See job description for additional information West Allis Code Enforcement Director
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COMPENSATION The current salary range for this exempt position is $91,790.40 to $125,881.60 annually. Appointment above the minimum may be possible dependent upon experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval. City of West Allis residents receive additional 3.5% residency incentive pay. Appointment above the minimum is possible based on qualifications and experience (subject to approval).
BENEFITS
Comprehensive Health Insurance program (which is contributory) - choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account); both plans cover the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service Fully paid Dental Insurance covering the employee and family, with eligibility the first of the month following six months of service Dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund* and federal Social Security (both are contributory) Fully paid Life Insurance program* with coverage in the amount of the employee’s annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars with the option for additional coverage at the employee’s expense Vacation accrual of twenty-five (25) days PTO upon date of hire based on the vacation schedule Twelve (12) paid holidays Sickness disability benefit plan wherein an employee accrues ten hours/month Voluntary benefit programs consisting of Section 457 Deferred Compensation and Section 125 Flexible Benefits for Dependent Care and/or Medical Reimbursement Educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses, including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships Various other benefits including but not limited to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve training, Funeral Leave, Jury Duty, and Federal Loan Program *The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to the plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
THE PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants must complete an online application at westalliswi.gov/careers. Include copies of your relevant degrees and certifications. Applications without the required information will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. The deadline to submit an application is May 9, 2022 or until a Director is selected.
SELECTION PROCESS
The first step in the selection process will be a phone screen. Qualified candidates will then include interviews and jobrelated experience evaluations; written, oral or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The City reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Final candidate selection will be completed by the Common Council. Successful candidates are subject to an extensive background check (including, but not limited to, verification of education credentials, certificates, licensures; employment history; credit check; driver’s license and police criminal background check) and must pass a post-offer drug screen as a condition of employment. Applications will be kept confidential as permitted by law; however all finalists are subject to public release. The City of West Allis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, age, marital or veterans’ status, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon reasonable notice the City will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and to enjoy the benefits of a service, program or activity provided by the City. It is the policy of the City of West Allis to provide language access services to populations of persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) who are eligible to be served or likely to be directly affected by our programs. Such services will be focused on providing meaningful access to our programs, services, and/or benefits. 8
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