Code Administration Office Director

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, engineering, construction, architecture, or related field and five years code enforcement or related experience, two of the five years must be supervisory; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.   Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Florida Association of Code Enforcement “Fundamentals of Code Enforcement” certification required within one year of employment in this classification.

Position Summary

This is highly responsible administrative, technical and supervisory work managing and coordinating field assignments; conducting investigations and processing violations of County zoning ordinances and regulations for the Code Administration Office.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for management of the Code Administration Office operations, staff and all code programs including: Property Maintenance, Nuisance Abatement, Minimum Housing, Zoning and Sign Code Enforcement, Commercial Landscape and Tree Protection, Solid Waste Code Enforcement and the County's Rental Permitting Program.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher- level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
Oversees the administration/enforcement of County Codes as provided in Florida Statute, Chapter 162; reviews code cases prior to administration/enforcement through the Special Magistrate or County Court.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the Code Administration Office and provides advice on the interpretation and application of code administration policies and procedures to resolve issues and questions.
Assigns scope of work as it relates to each code program; performs moderately complex administrative and financial duties such as review and evaluate statistical data, review and report monthly expenses, and review invoices and research special projects and issues.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
Develops policies, procedures, processes and short- and long-term plans as it relates to Code Administration; responsible for office budget and allocation of funds. 
Provides technical guidance and assistance to code officers; review, design, implement and direct code administration/enforcement procedures.
Researches and makes recommendations related to regulatory ordinances as required to implement policy decisions.
Prepares written reports related to the operations of field personnel and assesses the effectiveness of county codes and ordinances. Makes recommendations and prepares reports related to the updating of complex codes and ordinances.
Assists staff and public with the more complex code interpretations, reports, and field inspections as required.
Ensures consistent administration/enforcement of county codes and ensures that citizen service requests are processed in a time-bound manner.
Handles citizen complaints related to code administration/enforcement and makes decisions based upon sound judgment regarding the application of various codes and ordinances.
Provides evidence and testimony before a Special Magistrate or other evidentiary bodies.
Provides presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, citizen groups and other boards and advisory groups.

Coordinates with other departments to enforce codes related to their duties such as environmental protection, building permitting, zoning, land use, solid waste collection and public health.
Develops new programs to regulate business activities as necessary.
Identifies opportunities to improve service delivery methods and procedures; makes recommendations to acquire software, equipment and staff levels to accomplish goals.
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform duties.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of County zoning ordinances, policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of methods and procedures of zoning inspection.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Chapter 162, Florida State Statutes.
Considerable knowledge of County wide geographic area and of County's sign ordinances .
Knowledge of procedures used in hearing a case with the Special Magistrate.
Ability to effectively manage projects and appropriate priorities; ability to effectively coordinate with other departments and coordinate the activities and assignments of employees.
Ability to deal tactfully with contractors, architects, engineers and the general public.
Ability to impartially explain to the general public County zoning ordinances and procedures.
Ability to prepare accurate reports and maintain detailed records.
Ability to set clear objectives and measures and monitor process, progress and results.
Ability to effectively manage, motivate, evaluate and develop subordinates to create a high performing, positive team environment.
Ability to read and comprehend maps, plats and aerial photographs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public both in person and over the phone.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the Special Magistrate and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. 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 regularly required to talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here 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 regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supplemental Information

Experience working with the public in code enforcement, regulatory enforcement, investigative work, complaint processing or related.

Desirable Certifications:

Florida Association of Code Enforcement “Administrative Aspects of Code Enforcement”, “Legal Issues in Code Enforcement”, “Officer Safety & Field Applications”, and Code Enforcement Professional”.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$37.03 Hourly