Director of Code Enforcement

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government | Lexington, KY Date Posted: 11/5/2026 1:22:29 PM Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this classification is to ensure that residential and commercial structures are maintained to the minimum standards set forth in the International Property Maintenance Code, Kentucky Residential Code, and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Code of Ordinances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, architecture, construction, engineering, or other related field Six years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversees and leads the daily operations, budget, and strategic planning of the division Creates and reviews policies and procedures needed to administer and enforce property and residential codes and ordinances Interacts with the public, other divisions, and government agencies regarding enforcement, quality of life, and safety issues Reviews and approves all penalties for non-compliance Prepares various presentations and reports and represents LFUCG and the division at various internal and external meetings Manages, reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. Employees within the Divisions of Building Inspection and Code Enforcement, whose job duties include issuing civil citations or permits for the use of and/or conditions on real property and/or residential real property within Fayette County, or inspectors within the Division of Fire - Fire Prevention Bureau must comply with CAO Policy 23R ("Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners Under Certain Notices and/or Orders"), which states that employees shall not own any interest in residential real property or possess an ownership interest in a business that manages, maintains or oversees the management or maintenance of any residential, real property in Fayette County. In addition, no employee who works in a division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the division. This policy extends to immediate family members, any supervisor(s), director and deputy director, and commissioner of the department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as his/her immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply. Salary Information: The minimum salary is $76,059.36 annually. Application Deadline: 11/16/2026 Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Human Resources 200 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507 Director of Communications and Marketing #J-18808-Ljbffr Kentucky League of Cities