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Chief of Municipal Code Compliance

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Chief of Municipal Code Compliance

Salary

$125,000.00 - $137,966.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Official

Job Number

2026-06888

Department

NEIGHBORHOODS

Opening Date

12/16/2025

Closing Date

12/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

This position is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

This position reports to the Director of the Neighborhoods Department and is responsible for managing the operations of the Municipal Code Compliance Division. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the administration and enforcement of the City's laws concerning proper zoning, the safety and cleanliness of private property, housing safety, nuisance abatement, weed control, animal control, public sign enforcement and similar subject matters.

Examples of Work

+ Directs senior staff on Division operations, activities, budgeting and personnel issues.

+ Reviews, investigates, directs investigation of, and/or and responds to various requests for service or inquiries.

+ Interprets and develops ordinances and statutes

+ Reviews Division processes and operations to ensure optimum efficiency.

+ Represents Division and/or Department at intra-governmental and community meetings to discuss enforcement procedures, neighborhood activities, area needs, and division plans/goals to assist with community improvement.

+ Communicates clear direction, manages for results and leads organizational change.

+ Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

+ The Chief shall have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

+ At least five years of experience in an administrative or management position.

Note: The administrative experience we are seeking involves strategic oversight, leadership, and decision-making responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in roles that include:

+ Overseeing departments or divisions within an organization.

+ Developing and implementing policies and strategic plans.

+ Managing budgets, resources, and personnel.

+ Driving organizational initiatives and ensuring operational effectiveness.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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+ No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

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+ No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $125,000 - $137,966. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, a copy of your college transcript may be required during the selection process.

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor.

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This position requires at least five (5) years of experience in an administrative or management position?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. Stating "see resume" and copying and pasting your resume does NOT fulfill the requirements of this question and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

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A resume is required. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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Employer

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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