Assistant Director of Health and Code

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND CODE

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Assistant Director of Health and Code to perform functions within the Health and Code Department. Are you seeking engaging work
? Do you wish to advance your career in City's Code Enforcement & Health? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

THE POSITION will earn $63,760.08/ annually
. We provide great benefits and perks
, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers
. If this sounds like the right opportunity to work with a fast-paced department,
apply to join our team today
!

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation
, exceptional PTO opportunities
, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives
. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

As the Assistant Director of Health and Code, you spend your day performing a variety of leadership and technical duties in support of the Health and Code Department. Additionally, your work involves scheduling, assigning and evaluating health, animal care and code enforcement program activities; while managing enforcement field officers and administrative support staff directly. You will work with various municipalities and other public agencies, and complete other duties as required.

You may also assist with planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the department of Health and Code while supervising the work of others and may serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. You will also make recommendations to the Director for updates to existing or enacting new, ordinances for the city that address systemic nuisance problems and seek the City's attorney advice through the Director and input where necessary.

You will also assist in developing goals for the City's Code Enforcement Program that reflects an awareness of private property rights and evaluate effectiveness of work program to accomplish these goals. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills in providing excellent customer service to all our customers, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Natural/Environmental Sciences, or a related field. Applicants currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in a related field will be considered.
  • Education Preference: Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Natural/Environmental Sciences, or a related field;
    Registered Sanitarian preferred.
  • Educational Substitute: Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Requires five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal Code Enforcement, Health/Food Establishment Inspections, Animal Control, public administration, or a related field. Candidates with substantial professional experience in one primary functional area, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibility, may be considered.
  • Experience Preference: Five (5) years’ experience in related fields.
• Supervisory Experience Requirement: Requires five (3) years of progressive professional experience. Five (3) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess Code Enforcement Officer Certification through TDLR within one year.
• Must obtain Food Manager Certification through a recognized agency within one year.
• Must obtain Code Enforcement Officer II Certification from TDLR.
• Must obtain Texas Animal Control Basic and Advanced Certifications through DSHS.
• Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a…