City of Valley
Overview
Building & Zoning Director Salary: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually dependent on qualifications, payable bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus employee deferred compensation plan, vacation, and holidays. The City of Valley is an equal opportunity employer. Responsibilities
Plan, direct and coordinate activities and operations involving building, zoning, and subdivision matters; oversee and ensure the enforcement of City building codes, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations; provide building code and zoning ordinance information to the public, City staff, contractors and architects; and provide policy, technical and administrative support to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator. Direct and manage the development and administration of the Building Department. Direct the development of budgets, expenditures and resources for departmental operations; forecast expense and revenue. Develop and present codes, ordinances, resolutions, and public hearing presentations for City Council deliberations and decisions. Conduct commercial and residential structural inspections including plumbing and mechanical inspections; ensure compliance with City, County, State and Federal codes and regulations; complete and maintain appropriate records of inspections. Review residential construction plans and specifications for compliance with City building codes and zoning ordinances; approve construction plans for permit issuance; issue building permits. Perform housing inspections; ensure that construction and repair work meets Code standards. Fulfill the duties set forth in the Statutes and Ordinances that are assigned to the Chief Building Official. Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Direct, oversee and monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Direct, oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Building Department budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments. Develop building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, mobile home parks and sign code regulations for adoption and enforcement within the Valley jurisdictional area. Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; evaluate employee performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Coordinate department activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide assistance to City Administrator, Mayor and City Council. Answer questions and provide information to the public, City staff, contractors and architects regarding building codes and zoning ordinances; code enforcement and inspections practices. Direct investigations of various citizens' complaints concerning building and zoning violations; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizens' inquiries; and referral of criminal complaints. Maintain knowledge of trends and innovations in the construction industry, materials, methods, codes and life safety requirements. Direct and oversee preparation and maintenance of various reports and records of Building Department activities; prepare reports and studies as requested. Advise and provide information to the City Council and other boards regarding building and zoning regulations. Act as the Flood Plain Administrator for the City following requirements adopted by FEMA. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of : Principles and practices of modern structural construction, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. Modern construction methods and practices. Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction. Various materials used in construction and the approved uses of such materials. Proper procedures for the review of construction plans and issuance of permits. Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Various National building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Ability to : Effectively administer a variety of Building Inspections activities. Identify and respond to public, City staff, City Council, contractors, and architects' inquiries and concerns regarding building related issues. Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices. Read and interpret building plans, specifications and building codes. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Advise on standard construction methods and requirements. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prepare and administer a budget. Training, Education and Experience
Experience : 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in all forms of building construction or 5 years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Training : Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in building construction or a related field. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required
License or Certification:
Possession of valid Certified Building Inspector's Licenses B1, B2, P1, P2, M1, M2 issued by the International Conference of Building Officials or the ability to obtain said licenses within 2 years of date of hire on a schedule agreeable to the City. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Physical Requirements
Activities : Sitting
Frequent Standing Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching
Occasional Climbing Stairs Occasional Bending
Occasional Squatting Occasional Kneeling Occasional Crawling Occasional Twist/Turn Occasional Simple Grasping Occasional Fine Manipulation Frequent Handling Occasional Lifting : Waist Level 50# Chair to Floor 50# Above Shoulder 20# Push/Pull : 20# Carry : Right 50# Occasional Left 50# Occasional Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator. Exercises direct supervision over the Administrative Assistant Planning & Zoning, Permitting & Licensing
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Building & Zoning Director Salary: $60,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually dependent on qualifications, payable bi-weekly, plus a benefit package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plus employee deferred compensation plan, vacation, and holidays. The City of Valley is an equal opportunity employer. Responsibilities
Plan, direct and coordinate activities and operations involving building, zoning, and subdivision matters; oversee and ensure the enforcement of City building codes, zoning ordinances, and subdivision regulations; provide building code and zoning ordinance information to the public, City staff, contractors and architects; and provide policy, technical and administrative support to the Mayor, City Council and City Administrator. Direct and manage the development and administration of the Building Department. Direct the development of budgets, expenditures and resources for departmental operations; forecast expense and revenue. Develop and present codes, ordinances, resolutions, and public hearing presentations for City Council deliberations and decisions. Conduct commercial and residential structural inspections including plumbing and mechanical inspections; ensure compliance with City, County, State and Federal codes and regulations; complete and maintain appropriate records of inspections. Review residential construction plans and specifications for compliance with City building codes and zoning ordinances; approve construction plans for permit issuance; issue building permits. Perform housing inspections; ensure that construction and repair work meets Code standards. Fulfill the duties set forth in the Statutes and Ordinances that are assigned to the Chief Building Official. Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Direct, oversee and monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. Direct, oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Building Department budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments. Develop building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, mobile home parks and sign code regulations for adoption and enforcement within the Valley jurisdictional area. Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; evaluate employee performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Coordinate department activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide assistance to City Administrator, Mayor and City Council. Answer questions and provide information to the public, City staff, contractors and architects regarding building codes and zoning ordinances; code enforcement and inspections practices. Direct investigations of various citizens' complaints concerning building and zoning violations; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizens' inquiries; and referral of criminal complaints. Maintain knowledge of trends and innovations in the construction industry, materials, methods, codes and life safety requirements. Direct and oversee preparation and maintenance of various reports and records of Building Department activities; prepare reports and studies as requested. Advise and provide information to the City Council and other boards regarding building and zoning regulations. Act as the Flood Plain Administrator for the City following requirements adopted by FEMA. Perform related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of : Principles and practices of modern structural construction, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work. Modern construction methods and practices. Accepted safety standards and methods of building construction. Various materials used in construction and the approved uses of such materials. Proper procedures for the review of construction plans and issuance of permits. Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Various National building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Ability to : Effectively administer a variety of Building Inspections activities. Identify and respond to public, City staff, City Council, contractors, and architects' inquiries and concerns regarding building related issues. Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices. Read and interpret building plans, specifications and building codes. Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Advise on standard construction methods and requirements. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prepare and administer a budget. Training, Education and Experience
Experience : 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in all forms of building construction or 5 years with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Training : Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in building construction or a related field. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations Required
License or Certification:
Possession of valid Certified Building Inspector's Licenses B1, B2, P1, P2, M1, M2 issued by the International Conference of Building Officials or the ability to obtain said licenses within 2 years of date of hire on a schedule agreeable to the City. Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Physical Requirements
Activities : Sitting
Frequent Standing Frequent Walking Frequent Reaching
Occasional Climbing Stairs Occasional Bending
Occasional Squatting Occasional Kneeling Occasional Crawling Occasional Twist/Turn Occasional Simple Grasping Occasional Fine Manipulation Frequent Handling Occasional Lifting : Waist Level 50# Chair to Floor 50# Above Shoulder 20# Push/Pull : 20# Carry : Right 50# Occasional Left 50# Occasional Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general administrative direction from the City Administrator. Exercises direct supervision over the Administrative Assistant Planning & Zoning, Permitting & Licensing
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