J. Mark Woods

J. Mark Woods

Code Enforcement Administrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former Director of Community Standards at City of Boynton Beach

  • Education

    • Bethune Cookman University

      1982 - 1986
      B.A. Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Model Senate Representative

    • University of Virginia, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service

      2007 - 2007
      Certificate Organizational Leadership

      Master's level training on Organizational Leadership and High Performance Management.

  • Experience

    • City of Riviera Beach

      Aug 1998 - Oct 2001
      Code Enforcement Administrator

      Managed the overall activities of the Code Enforcement staff of 8 employees. Created and managed budget, various vendor contracts, and special event permitting. Provided reports to elected representatives, and acted as liason to grassroots organizations. Provided leadership to the organization in the regulatory field.

    • Terra Properties

      Dec 2001 - Sept 2003
      Property Manager
    • City of Tamarac

      Sept 2003 - Feb 2014
      Code Compliance Manager

      Coordinates, plans and directs the activities of the Code Compliance Division.* Interprets and negotiates difficult or unusual code violations, advises and makes recommendations to staff.* Prepares and manages the School Crossing Guard and Lot Cutting contracts for vendor services.* Drafts ordinances and resolutions for City Commission adoption. * Prepares and prosecutes cases on behalf of the City presented at quasi-judicial hearings, and on behalf of the City to the County Court.* Prepares and implements the annual budget for the Code Compliance Division.* Educates residents and business owners in code purposes and compliance procedures. Show less

    • City of Lake Worth

      Feb 2014 - Feb 2017
      Code Compliance Manager

      Day to day management of the Code Compliance Division. Responsible for improving performance outcomes with the Business Revenue Division. Created and implemented operational budget. Oversee the Remedial Services operations (Demolitions, Board/Secures, Vacant lot cleanings).

    • City of Boynton Beach

      Feb 2017 - Apr 2019
      Director of Community Standards

      Administrative Director of the Community Standards Division. Responsible for the daily administration of the Community Standards Division (Code Compliance), Life Safety Division, and Business Tax Inspections. Tasked with development and implementation of High Performance processes and best practices. Responsible for the Strategic Planning of the Division in line with the strategic goals of the organization.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level I, II, & III Certifications

      Florida Association of Code Enforcement
      Dec 1990
    • Housing & Rehabilitation Inspector

      I.C.C. - International Code Council
      Dec 1998