Code Compliance Director

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.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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 and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works primarily inside in an office environment.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.