Code Enforcement Chief

Department: Public Safety
Division: Code Enforcement
Address: 2101 47th Terrace E. Bradenton, FL 34203
Hours: Ex: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, these hours are able to be flexible when needed
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Code Enforcement Officers enforce Manatee County codes, ordinances and statutes to protect consumers, property values, environmentally-sensitive lands, infrastructure and property. Code Enforcement operates in 13 zones with an officer in each one.
Note: This position has been designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator. Employees so designated may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Code Enforcement Chief-This classification is a leadership and management position within the Code Enforcement section. The incumbent leads and manages all functions of the section and associated public education programs. Leadership and management associated responsibilities include providing effective leadership and supervision of first line supervisors, and the operational and administrative management and oversight of the section. In the performance of their duties and responsibilities, the incumbent must be able to demonstrate an expert level of independent judgement and decision making in accordance with state and countywide statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures while handling the needs of the County.

Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package - Your Choice Manatee Health Plan
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 11 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership

Please see the complete job description hereRequired Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent certification of competency.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of field experience in regulatory enforcement. Experience in Florida code preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience supervising a team of four (4) or more.
• Valid driver's license; must obtain valid Florida Class "E" driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be accepted.

Desired Skills

• Code Enforcement Professional (CEP) Certification
• International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification
• ICC Zoning Inspector Certification
• ICC Housing Code Official Certification.

Employment Type: Full-Time (Salaried)