Code Compliance Director

City of Delray Beach; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a qualified professional to lead the Code Compliance Department, overseeing Code Enforcement and Clean and Safe Divisions. The role reports to the City Manager and drives compliance, policy development, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include guiding staff, presenting to the City Commission, managing the department budget, and fostering innovation and accountability throughout the division. FACE certification is required within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning or Business Administration or related field.
• 7 years in management or supervisory position in code compliance or related field.
• FACE certification or obtain it within 6 months of the hire date.
• Knowledge of City Code of Ordinances and code enforcement policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff work assignments in Code Enforcement and Clean and Safe Divisions, promoting voluntary compliance with codes.
• Provides leadership and management over code compliance processes and staff.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Staffs and develops Code Compliance team in accordance with City policies.
• Attends meetings of City Commission and Special Magistrate.
• Prepares and presents agenda items in compliance with City Code of Ordinances and Land Development Regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Public relations

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Planning/Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Email (Outlook)

Job description

Veterans Preference Applies

The City of Delray Beach is an

Job Description

Veterans Preference Applies The City of Delray Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, family status, marital status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. The City of Delray Beach maintains a Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

This is professional work in the management and administration of the Code Compliance Department overseeing Code Enforcement, and Clean and Safe Divisions. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the City Manager.

Essential Job Duties

• Manages staff work assignments in the Code Enforcement, and Clean and Safe Divisions, promoting voluntary compliance to the City’s Code of Ordinances, and Land Development Regulations and other policies adopted by the City.
• Provides leadership and management over code compliance process and staff.
• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
• Staffs and develops Code Compliance team in accordance with City policies
• Attends meetings of City Commission, Special Magistrate.
• Prepares and presents agenda items in compliance with City's Code of Ordinances and Land Development Regulations for City Commission.
• Confers, meets with and corresponds with the public, developers, contractors, architects and other department heads to resolve problems, facilitate redevelopment activity and projects and other code-related problems.
• Responsible for preparation and implementation of the annual budget. Monitors and approves expenditures
• Attends and facilitates various City advisory boards and citizen group meetings.
• Performs and coordinates special projects assigned by the City Manager.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other Department Heads, elected officials, other government agencies, and the public.
• Responds to and resolves community and organizational inquiries and complaints.
• Promotes a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Performs all functions and responsibilities according to the Palm Beach County Code of Ethics and Florida State Statutes 112.313.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning or Business Administration or a related field. Seven (7) years in management or supervisory position in code compliance or community development or related field. Extensive knowledge of City Code of Ordinances, code enforcement policies and procedures. Must have a FACE certification or obtain it within 6 months of the hire date. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Knowledge of Code Enforcement procedures and strategies and building codes. Knowledge of modern management techniques. Ability to handle irate people with tact and diplomacy. Ability to facilitate meetings and guide groups to identify and accomplish goals. Ability to effectively lead and manage an organization. Ability to innovate and implement plans and programs. Skill in use of a personal computer. Skill in public relations. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail. The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance