Director, Code Compliance

## Director, Code Compliance Apply locations:
Marathon, Fltime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition :
R1680

Join a workforce where innovation and teamwork provide support to the community and citizens of Monroe County.
** Compensation:**$ - $
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* Job Description:

** The primary function of this position is to direct the Code Compliance Department and oversee enforcement activities related to gaining compliance with County regulations, including Special Magistrate processes for code cases and support for legal processes handled by the County Attorney’s Office. This position is also responsible for developing County regulations to ensure they are easy to interpret and implement.

Within the Code Compliance Department, this position also oversees the Unsafe Structure Program, the Overgrown Vegetation Abatement Program (canal and upland vegetation), the Vacation Rental Program, and sewer connection programs.
** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Supervises staff and provides interpretations, training, and guidance on code compliance matters.
* Coordinates activities of the Code Compliance Department, both directly and indirectly, with supervisors and personnel to identify and resolve problems.
* Monitors complaints received by the Code Compliance Department to ensure effective, timely responses.
* Establishes standards and procedures for departmental processes, policies, and training.
* Ensures established processes are followed and properly documented.
* Assists with online software development and conducts ongoing analysis for future improvements.
* Reviews, with the County Attorney’s Office, all liens, fine reductions, injunctive relief cases, and Notice of Violation/Hearing cases prior to hearings to ensure accurate and complete information.
* Coordinates with and assists the department attorney in presenting cases before the Special Magistrate and the Board of County Commissioners.
* Maintains current knowledge of code compliance laws, best practices, and trends.
* Prepares the department budget and oversees all expenditures.
* Creates, revises, and implements County ordinances, Administrative Instructions, and departmental processes.
* Attends public venues and meetings as needed.
* Provides professional and courteous communication when disseminating the Monroe County Code to the public and other agencies.
* Issues Notices of Violation, citations, and courtesy warnings as needed.
* Prepares and presents cases before the Code Compliance Special Magistrate and in other legal proceedings.
* Oversees the Unsafe Structure Program and the Overgrown Vegetation Abatement Program.
* Responsible for personally knowing and following the County’s Personnel Policies and Procedures, Administrative Instructions, Department Operating Procedures, and applicable Statutes and Regulations. Responsible for ensuring others also adhere to these standards.
* Performs other related job duties as assigned.
* In the event of special, emergency, or disaster situations, employee may be required to work schedules other than those for which they are regularly scheduled in any capacity deemed appropriate.
** QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education and Experience:

** Associate degree and at least ten (10) years of related work experience required;
Bachelor’s degree preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for formal education requirements.
** Special

Qualifications:

** Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) Code Enforcement certifications through Level IV, or the ability to obtain the required certifications within one year of employment.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Ability to oversee, plan, and implement major programs and services for the organization; ability to report on progress to the organization's executive team.
* Ability to oversee work that involves the use of complex technical, scientific, or mathematical concepts that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization; ability to analyze and make recommendations on how to improve the operational performance of the organization.
* Ability to perform work that involves high-level issues, processes, or organizational…