Salary
$66,261.73 - $98,366.81 Annually
Location
Goodyear, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Job Number
FY2600719
Division
Development Services
Department
Development Services
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 5:00 PM Arizona
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Description Summary
This position will plan, organize, review, and supervise the activities and staff of the code compliance program and its policies and procedures within Goodyear in a manner that fulfills the mission of the City in serving Goodyear residents. The incumbent is responsible for the education of residents and property owners and investigation of complaints regarding violations of City Code, Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes, and City Council stipulations as applicable. Work involves interpretation of ordinances in the resolution of related problems and considerable public contact, often in difficult situations. Duties are performed with technical independence, subject to the requirements of City ordinances, under general supervision of Development Services Director who provides guidance for matters of broad policy and general assignments.
The ideal candidate for the Code Compliance Manager position is someone who is a strategic, forward-thinking leader who excels at building high-performing teams and shaping programs that support a rapidly growing community. This individual combines strong technical knowledge of municipal code enforcement with proven experience leading operational improvements, modernizing processes, project management, and using data to drive organizational outcomes. They bring a collaborative leadership style grounded in integrity, empathy, and accountability, and they thrive in environments that require cross-departmental coordination, policy development, and interaction with city leadership, elected officials, and community stakeholders. They are adept at navigating complex or sensitive compliance challenges, interpreting and developing ordinances, and recommending policy solutions that balance regulatory integrity with exceptional customer experience. The ideal candidate is a coach and mentor who builds organizational capacity, strengthens performance, fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and models the City’s core values through transparent communication, operational excellence, and a commitment to community service.
At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team Of Professionals That Are Committed To Build And Maintain a Highly Engaged Workforce. You Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess These Six Core Values
Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation
Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview.
All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
- Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and supervises the activities and staff of the Code Compliance Division to ensure work is performed in an efficient and effective manner. Coordinates inspector staff training and conducts hiring process within code compliance division.
- Establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with citizens, citizen groups, neighborhood leaders, elected officials, and other city departments.
- Plans, organizes, manages, evaluates, and enforces City codes for zoning, property maintenance, nuisance, signage, fire, environmental and housing safety ordinances and other regulations through coordination with agencies and appropriate City departments to include building safety, planning & zoning, engineering, police, fire, legal services, and County health and environmental staff members.
- Conducts or supervises the investigation of, and response to, citizen complaints regarding violations which include neighborhood maintenance, housing and environmental safety, and zoning ordinances. Uses judgment and discretion to make final determination when disputes arise over a degree of code or ordinance conformance.
- Prepares correspondence, staff reports, and technical documents to communicate program activities and status of code compliance issues to citizens, elected officials, and staff.
- Responsible for record keeping and monitoring case loads and abatement actions, violation trends, and special enforcement programs.
- Receives complaints and referrals pertaining to ordinance violations, assigns to appropriate staff and assists staff with investigating complex cases. Signs criminal complaints and testifies in court when required. Coordinates disposition of cases with City prosecutor to achieve successful prosecution and testify in court as an expert witness.
- Provides information to assist the City Council and City Manager in making decisions regarding enhancement of neighborhoods.
- Formulates, implements, and manages the planning and organization of focused code compliance programs to promote citizen participation in neighborhood enhancement.
- Attends public forums as needed to bring awareness to residents of preventive enforcement activities of City codes and zoning ordinances.
- Researches and makes recommendations for the amendment of current codes and the adoption of new codes; and drafts ordinances, resolutions, and codes.
- Communicates daily with individual citizens, community organizations, City Council members and staff, interpreting, analyzing and resolving difficult neighborhood issues.
Requirements
- Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a two year associate's degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.
- Experience: Minimum five years' experience in a related field.
- Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and ICC/AACE Zoning Enforcement Certification.
- Reading: Work requires the ability to read newspapers, research material, manuals, legislative documents, and legal process materials at a college level.
- Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Comprehensive skills to handle budget process needs and analyze numeric data also required.
- Writing: Work requires the ability to write research and reports, letters to citizens, concise synopsis of data, meeting notes, general correspondence, memorandums and letters at a college level.
- Managerial: Semi-complex - Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.
- Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
- Technical Skills: Comprehensive Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.
- Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High - Interactions are typically concerned with providing communications that may involve evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, and work quality.
12 Month Objectives
3-Months
- Build relationships with the Code Compliance team, Development Services peers, and other key city partners to establish communication routines and clarify priorities.
- Assess division operations, policies, workload, and performance data to identify immediate needs.
- Partner with IT and other stakeholders to clarify data needs and create a plan for performance-measure reporting.
- Begin managing the Quality Neighborhoods city strategic plan project, including the consultant and temporary project coordinator.
6-Months
- Implement core performance measures and begin consistent internal reporting.
- Launch targeted process improvements that enhance operational consistency and customer experience.
- Oversee early Quality Neighborhoods project deliverables and ensure alignment across the team, stakeholders, the consultant, and the project coordinator.
- Continue progress on team performance measure reporting and root cause analysis/continuous improvement recommendations.
12-Months
- Report on measurable improvements in division operations.
- Complete a year-end review with recommendations for next year’s priorities and resource needs.
- Continue work on the Quality Neighborhoods project, moving toward completion by June 2028.
- Finalize a sustainable performance-measurement framework and work with the team on establishing leading indicators for managing daily workflow and quality.
The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
- Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation.
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
- Flexible Holiday: 24 hours per calendar year (prorated based on hire date)
- Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
- Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
- Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
- Short Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
- Cancer Benefit: City-paid coverage
- Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
- Longevity pay beginning at year six
- Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite wellness center/clinic
- Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
- Robust employee well-being program
- Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
- Retirement Health Savings: $22.50 city contribution (employee contributes $12.50 per pay period)
- Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.00%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
01
What is your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree or Diploma from a Technical/Vocational School
- Bachelor Degree or Above
- None
02
How many years or related experience do you possess?
- Less than 5 years
- 5 - 6 years
- 7 years or more
- None
03
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
04
Do you possess an ICC/AACE Zoning Enforcement Certification?
05
Do you have experience in municipal code compliance?
06
Describe your leadership experience in municipal code compliance, including your role in developing programs, interpreting ordinances, and evaluating performance outcomes.
07
Have you led a major code compliance program?
08
Describe a major Code Compliance program or initiative you led, including the problem it addressed, your specific leadership role, and measurable results.
09
Have you led a process improvement as it relates to code compliance?
10
Provide an example of a process improvement you led in a regulatory or service environment. What tools or data did you use, and what improvement resulted?
11
Have you collaborated with other departments in a municipality to resolve a complex compliance issue?
12
Describe your leadership approach and provide an example of how you guided a team or collaborated with other departments to resolve a complex compliance issue.
13
Are you familiar with interpreting municipal ordinances?
14
Describe your experience interpreting municipal ordinances and leading or recommending policy or code updates.
Required Question
Employer City of Goodyear
Address 1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov
