Code Compliance Director

Job Description:

Code Compliance Director

Description

Description

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to join the Resource Management Agency's executive leadership team as the Code Compliance Division Director. The ideal candidate will have a mix of pertinent experience, professional judgment, and discretion that comes from years of experience in the conduct of public sector programs. They will have technical knowledge gained from direct experience in code compliance responsibilities and related work in land use planning, building and safety, and/or other regulatory oversight. They will also be self-motivated, adaptable, organized and efficient, with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Balancing interests and following industry protocols that ensure fair treatment and due process requirements are important as is embracing a problem-solving, action-oriented approach to code compliance.

To learn more about this exciting leadership role within the Resource Management Agency, please view our brochure here .

PAYROLL TITLE/APPROXIMATE SALARIES:
Deputy Director I RMA: $134,900.79 - $188,879.61 annually
Deputy Director II RMA: $152,876.86- $214,048.57 annually

The Code Compliance Director is an at-will classification that is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance. The incumbent will receive Management benefits at the MB2 level and is exempt from overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: August 18, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
RESUME/APPLICATION EVALUATION: first review of application materials will be on September 8, 2025

Recruitment Process

To be considered for this exciting career opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrate your qualifications, background, and education as they relate to this position’s requirements.

Please include a description of your experience with:

• Managing proactive and reactive code enforcement programs including rental housing inspection, short-term rental programs and nuisance abatement
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to resolve multifaceted enforcement activities such as sidewalk vending, encroachment on public property, and outdoor events
• Working with executives, legal representatives, and elected officials, including making presentations to various stakeholder groups
• Leading teams to improve efficiencies that balance due process with enhanced responsiveness

Email your cover letter, resume and any additional materials for consideration lorin.calderon@ventura.org
OR
submit an online application at https://hr.ventura.org/ and attach your cover letter, current resume, and any additional materials for consideration.

Resume Evaluation: A first review of resumes will commence on September 8, 2025. All relevant work experience, training, and education must be included to determine eligibility.
Interview Process: Following a structured evaluation of the resumes, the most qualified candidates will be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates, as determined by the panel, will then be invited to a second interview with RMA executive management. The interviews may be consolidated into one process or expanded into multiple interviews contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool.

Background Investigation: The selected candidate may be subjected to a thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record. In addition, the successful candidate may be subjected to Live Scan fingerprinting.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Lorin Calderon by email at lorin.calderon@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2959.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT LEVEL (Groups 1 & 2)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Codes: MA, MB2

Salary:

$134,900.79 - $214,048.57 Annually