Assistant Director of Public Works for Code Enforcement

About the role

The Prince William County Department of Public Works seeks an experienced Assistant Director for Code Enforcement to oversee the Neighborhood Services Division. The role includes managing operations, staff, and programs, enforcing zoning and property codes, and leading a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, promotes, and coordinates inter-agency initiatives.
• Develops division goals, performance metrics, and strategic priorities for assigned areas.
• Updates procedures in response to court rulings; recommends revisions to laws and ordinances; researches and analyzes current laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Evaluates programs, policies, and operational techniques to identify areas for improvement; develops standards for inspections and operations; implements changes to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Manages citizen and Board of County Supervisor expectations in reference to timeliness of property code enforcement case resolutions.
• Enforces property maintenance, zoning, and related ordinances throughout the community.
• Oversees staff development, including training, coaching, performance evaluations, hiring, and disciplinary processes.
• Establishes standards for operational and budget management; ensures required safety training and equipment are provided; oversees and guides contract work to ensure effective service delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 8 years of related experience.
• Progressive professional level experience in community maintenance services, maintenance programs, property management and oversight of special projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of the County Zoning Ordinance, community maintenance related State and County Codes, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.
• Managing and supervising professional level employees.
• Proficient knowledge and use of modern computer equipment and related data management systems programs.

Preferences

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, property management, planning, zoning, or related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service.
• Strong strategic and long-range planning abilities, with a proven record of successful implementation.
• Advanced skills in analyzing program and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement, and in applying continuous quality improvement methods to strengthen processes.

Special Requirements

• Must possess current Zoning Administrator Certification and Building Official Certification.
• Must possess and retain a Valid Driver's License; Driving a county vehicle is an essential part of this position.
• Must pass DMV record check.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Work Schedule

• The standard work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm (includes 1 hour lunch break).
• This position is classified as essential personnel which may require reporting during inclement weather or in response to local area disasters.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Starting Salary Range

• $104,500.50 - $167,193.00

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities
• Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.