General Description JOIN OUR TEAM AS THE CODE COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR! The Code Compliance Director at Pasco County oversees and organizes the daily operations of the Code Compliance Department. This role involves coordinating activities and events with other departments, community outreach programs, and external agencies. The ideal candidate is an effective change agent driven to inspire and implement change with excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills. Essential Job Functions Directs the activities of the Code Compliance Department, which includes coordination, administration and evaluation of programs, projects, procedures, standards, and/or service offerings. Ensures compliance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes. Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff is trained and employees follow policies and procedures while maintaining a healthy and safe working environment. Responsible for making decisions or recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and terminations. Develops programs to promote Code Compliance and educate the community regarding issues and goals of the department; ensures quality customer service to the public through monitoring, evaluating, measuring and developing services. Directs and manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service and/or operational area, and explains, justifies and defends department programs, policies and activities. Leads the development and administration of the department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures; and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Represents the Code Compliance Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with other departments, agencies, and organizations; and negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Enforces applicable County codes and ordinances; develops or modifies ordinances, as needed; oversees special projects involving litigation; serves as liaison with legal staff; and appears in court, mediations, and hearings, as needed. Provides executive level staff assistance to an Assistant County Administrator; participates in a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; and prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Conducts projects and programs as assigned by administration. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of program development and administration. * Complex principles, operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal code investigation, inspection and enforcement program. * Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. * Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, code and regulations. * Department strategic goals, business plan, objectives, policies and priorities. * New trends and innovations in the field of code enforcement. * Methods and techniques of consumer and environmental health, animal care and control and zoning ordinances. * Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Skill in: * Reviewing, developing and negotiating of contracted services. * Delegation and leadership. Ability to: * Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. * Oversee, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate employees. * Develop a business plan, goals and objectives. * Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs. * Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations. * Assess and monitors workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships. * Identify opportunities for improvement, direct and implement changes. * Prepare and administer large program budgets. * Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. * Assess departmental program needs and recommend budget reductions. * Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs. * Prepare and present reports, budgets and communications. * Research, analyze and evaluate service delivery methods and techniques. * Attend and participate in professional group meetings and community events. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Maintain an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountability. * Anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction. Minimum Requirements PHYSICAL SKILLS:Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field with five (5) years of experience in government engagement and service delivery OR a Bachelor's Degree with seven (7) years of experience. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Florida Sterling Examiner, Baldrige Examiner, Kaizen, Project management Professional (PMP), or Certified Public Manager (CPM). ADA STATEMENT:A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law. PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021