Code Enforcement Deputy Director

CITY OF EL PASO, TX
El Paso, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 27, 2026
  • Salary: $100,494.78 - $170,841.13 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Code Enforcement and Inspections
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Requirements

    MOS Codes: None

    Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Engineering or related discipline, and six (6) years of experience in management or administration of a code enforcement program, including four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

    Licenses and Certifications : Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment. Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is required at the time of appointment, or equivalent from another state. If equivalent from another state, must obtain Texas certification within six (6) months of appointment.

    General Purpose

    Under direction, plan, organize, and assist in directing the City's code enforcement program and/or the financial, accounting, and customer service functions.

    Typical Duties

    Direct, plan, and oversee the City's code enforcement program. Involves: Overseeing personnel in code enforcement. Identify potential issues within the Divisions of the Code Enforcement Department and develop strategies to respond effectively. Assess protocols, procedures, equipment and maintenance procedures and revise as necessary. Respond to and resolve high-level and complex complaints/inquiries from citizens, consultants, contractors, utilities, and regulatory agencies. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state laws, local ordinances, rules, and regulations.

    Coordinate and oversee daily administrative and financial operations: Perform highly advanced and complex oversight activities for daily operations. Establish short and long-term goals and manage the implementation of goals, policies, and procedures. Respond to high-level, complex inquiries and complaints. Assign projects and evaluate progress. Assess need for new programs. Represent the program with internal and external stakeholders and provide technical expertise. Identify areas that are in need of change and develop strategies to implement needed changes. Lead special projects to improve services and operations. Assess budgetary needs and make recommendations to leadership. Evaluate division budget requests. Make presentations to City management on code enforcement issues.

    Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Supervise directly and through subordinate supervisors. Schedule, assign, and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Coordinate training and development opportunities. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hire, terminate, transfer, discipline, or other employee status changes.

    General Information

    To view complete job specification, click here .

    Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

    Note: Applicants with a foreign degree or diploma must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

    Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

    A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

    To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

    Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

    Determined by agreement

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of El Paso
    • City of El Paso

    THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

    • Competitive wages
    • Pension Plans
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
    • Health Savings Account
    • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
    • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

    Mission:

    Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

    Vision:

    Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

    Values:

    Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

    THE COMMUNITY

    Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
    El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

    El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

    Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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