Director of Code Enforcement

The Riverside County Code Enforcement Department, a key branch of the Transportation and Land Management Agency's (TLMA) Public Protection Group, is recruiting for a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as its next Director. This vital role involves overseeing a department that plays a crucial part in maintaining community safety and well-being by enforcing county regulations on land use, zoning, illegal businesses, and community preservation. The Director will collaborate with various county departments, including Animal Services, Environmental Health, Fire, Sheriff's, and the District Attorney's Office, to address a wide range of issues that impact the quality of life for Riverside County residents. As the Director, the incumbent will oversee a variety of key programs, including the CalRecycle Farm & Ranch Solid Waste Cleanup and Abatement Grant Program, the CalRecycle Tire Team, and initiatives focused on commercial cannabis activities, abandoned vehicle abatement, community development, and fire hazard reduction. The Director’s leadership will be instrumental in continuing the department’s mission to protect the environment, reduce health risks, and ensure that Riverside County remains a safe, thriving place for the community.The ideal candidate is a career professional with robust experience in ordinance enforcement and a demonstrated ability in leading, motivating, and managing teams dedicated to upholding and enforcing local ordinances and laws. This individual has a proven track record of managing high-stakes enforcement challenges while leading a staff of code enforcement officers or other enforcement staff, consistently ensuring compliance with land use, zoning, and community preservation regulations. They possess deep knowledge of the legal frameworks governing ordinance enforcement and have successfully navigated the complexities of enforcing these laws in diverse community settings, demonstrating adaptability and understanding of diverse community needs and challenges.This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (8) of the County Management Resolution and will serve at the pleasure of either the TLMA Director or the Department Head.Key Responsibilities:Oversee the Code Enforcement Department within the Transportation Land Management Agency (TLMA) and provide independent operational direction based on policy direction from the TLMA Executive Team.Direct and participate in the preparation of the annual budget; review plans, budgets, and expenditures with agency staff to ensure budget targets are met; prepare or supervise the preparation of grant proposals to secure special funding or the preparation of a variety of complex fiscal and management reports and correspondence.Review and evaluate effectiveness of financial, accounting, customer service delivery, or information systems; ensure compliance with local, State, and federal laws, rules, and regulations and direct the development and implementation of appropriate control systems, policies, and procedures.Direct and participate in the development of new programs and plans to facilitate long and short term strategies, such as capital budgeting, planning, and investigation of financing methods.Assist division and program managers with the development of and adherence to individual budgets by establishing internal controls to monitor and safeguard financial assets; monitor deviations to budgets and financial assets or productivity and performance; report on activities and, when appropriate, recommend corrective measures.Plan and direct internal operations such as personnel, information systems, public service, procurement, development review, and contract administration; direct the resolution of complex administrative problems; interview, hire, train and evaluate the performance of subordinate staff; plan, organize, and administer the annual budget.Direct and participate in the resolution of difficult, sensitive, and high interest development cases and operational issues; facilitate the communication of information regarding new legislation to professional personnel; direct and participate in the preparation of responses to lawsuits, media inquiries, and requests from the Board of Supervisors.Attend and represent the Agency or Department at public meetings, conferences, or other scheduled events; make presentations on various TLMA programs and services; make presentations to the Board of Supervisors, regional and state agencies, and other local groups on activities of the division, Department, or the Agency.Develop and promote effective working relationships with County departments and external agencies and organizations involved in information technology, geographic information systems, procurement, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, or human resources to facilitate coordinated programs in order to solve mutual problems or exchange information.Meet with federal, state, and local agencies to insure effective cooperation on matters pertaining to County projects and maintenance activities.Minimum Requirements:Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, preferably with major course work in business or public administration, accounting, finance, engineering, information systems, computer science, or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)Experience: Five years of professional code enforcement experience including at least three years of administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience, including responsibility for code related program planning and evaluation, budget preparation, code enforcement administrative systems and procedures of a public works department/agency or agency with comparable scope of ordinance enforcement work.(Graduate level education from an accredited college or university with a major in administration, management, or a closely related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full-time experience.)Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of code enforcement, including the administrative, legal, and technical phases of a public works program; federal and State standards and requirements relating to public works projects under grant-in-aid programs; the principles of organization and administration; principles of supervision and staff utilization; principles and methods of planning, developing, and evaluation programs, policies, procedures, and operations; current trends in public policy affecting public works operations and programs; strategic management and team building.Ability to:

Plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate and manage the work of assigned functions and staff; direct the preparation of specifications, reports, and budget estimations; analyze organizational, administrative and budgetary problems, and effectuate sound solutions; comprehend, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and procedures affecting operations; maintain effective relationships with a variety of agencies, organizations and individuals; promote various program and services awareness among community groups and organizations; prepare comprehensive and clear oral and written reports.Application Process and Recruitment Schedule:The deadline to apply is September 20, 2024. Resumes should reflect related work experience as well as details of years and months of positions held. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: Anabel Mulhern at (951) 955-9993 Amulhern@rivco.org. Applications will be screened based on criteria outlined in this brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in a formal interview process. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.

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