City of Marco Island
Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and professional work in administering, managing, and coordinating the activities and operations of City building services for residential, multi-family, and commercial site installations. Functional areas of responsibility include building inspection, construction permitting, and enforcement of federal and state regulations and local codes and ordinances governing the construction of new buildings and the alteration, use, and ongoing safety of existing buildings. Position is primarily focused on managing, coaching, and developing other people. Position requires extensive depth of expertise and knowledge of the building construction industry that can be used to develop policies and procedures as well as determining efficient and innovative ways to accomplish the organization\'s business strategies.
Responsibilities
Assumes management responsibility for building services and activities including enforcement, interpretation, and implementation of building codes; customer service, application intake, and issuance of building permits; and plans review, building inspections, and code enforcement
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for functional areas under charge; recommends and administers policies and procedures
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels based on City needs
Plans, administers, coordinates, oversees, and reviews work for building inspection staff; assigns work activities, projects, and tasks; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve concerns and issues
Administers the building permit appeals process; administers permit tracking system and building inspection records maintenance
Participates in and manages building inspection services related to structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing standards, as well as other building site issues, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
Assigns, supervises, and participates in reviews of plans and specifications relating to building systems for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy conservation, access compliance, and other building systems regulatory and code requirements
Serves as liaison for building construction and permitting services with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and stakeholders; mediates, negotiates and works collaboratively to resolve sensitive, challenging, and controversial concerns and issues
Serves as staff representative on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary documentation; attends and participates in professional group meetings and code hearings
Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of building construction and inspection for application to areas of responsibility and accountability
Provides the public with information related to the status of projects; assists the public with questions related to building construction, inspections, permitting, and regulatory and code enforcement issues
Meets with property owners, business owners, and residents to discuss their needs and concerns; responds and works to resolve challenging citizen inquiries and complaints
Conducts inspections and plan review as needed
Supervision
Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems
Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary
High school diploma or GED; bachelor\'s degree in construction management, public administration or related field preferred or licensed general contractor; supplemented by eight or more years\' directly-related experience that includes building code compliance and enforcement, building construction and site plans review, and building construction permitting, including at least three years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have a Florida Building Code Administrator license in accordance with Florida State Statutes Chapter 468. Must have a valid Florida driver\'s license. Regular in office attendance is required.
Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Advanced knowledge of federal and state regulations and local codes and ordinances governing commercial, industrial, and residential construction
Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques utilized in building construction, building inspection, regulations and codes enforcement, and municipal construction permitting
Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, methodologies and techniques utilized to effectively manage and motivate a diverse workforce
Skill in critical thinking for issues resolution and process improvement recommendations
Ability to administer and enforce federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, standards, and requirements with firmness, impartiality, and tact
Advanced ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department and organization specific software
Ability to research, compile and develop clear, concise and accurate reports and associated documentation to facilitate effective decision making
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations applicable to the work
Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
Ability to prepare and submit clear and concise written reports
Ability to lead and motivate to achieve goals
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee\'s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.
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Responsibilities
Assumes management responsibility for building services and activities including enforcement, interpretation, and implementation of building codes; customer service, application intake, and issuance of building permits; and plans review, building inspections, and code enforcement
Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for functional areas under charge; recommends and administers policies and procedures
Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels based on City needs
Plans, administers, coordinates, oversees, and reviews work for building inspection staff; assigns work activities, projects, and tasks; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve concerns and issues
Administers the building permit appeals process; administers permit tracking system and building inspection records maintenance
Participates in and manages building inspection services related to structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing standards, as well as other building site issues, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations
Assigns, supervises, and participates in reviews of plans and specifications relating to building systems for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy conservation, access compliance, and other building systems regulatory and code requirements
Serves as liaison for building construction and permitting services with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and stakeholders; mediates, negotiates and works collaboratively to resolve sensitive, challenging, and controversial concerns and issues
Serves as staff representative on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary documentation; attends and participates in professional group meetings and code hearings
Maintains current knowledge of trends and developments in the field of building construction and inspection for application to areas of responsibility and accountability
Provides the public with information related to the status of projects; assists the public with questions related to building construction, inspections, permitting, and regulatory and code enforcement issues
Meets with property owners, business owners, and residents to discuss their needs and concerns; responds and works to resolve challenging citizen inquiries and complaints
Conducts inspections and plan review as needed
Supervision
Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems
Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary
High school diploma or GED; bachelor\'s degree in construction management, public administration or related field preferred or licensed general contractor; supplemented by eight or more years\' directly-related experience that includes building code compliance and enforcement, building construction and site plans review, and building construction permitting, including at least three years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have a Florida Building Code Administrator license in accordance with Florida State Statutes Chapter 468. Must have a valid Florida driver\'s license. Regular in office attendance is required.
Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Advanced knowledge of federal and state regulations and local codes and ordinances governing commercial, industrial, and residential construction
Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies, and techniques utilized in building construction, building inspection, regulations and codes enforcement, and municipal construction permitting
Advanced knowledge of principles, practices, methodologies and techniques utilized to effectively manage and motivate a diverse workforce
Skill in critical thinking for issues resolution and process improvement recommendations
Ability to administer and enforce federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, standards, and requirements with firmness, impartiality, and tact
Advanced ability to operate a computer using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and applicable department and organization specific software
Ability to research, compile and develop clear, concise and accurate reports and associated documentation to facilitate effective decision making
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to measure and perform mathematical computations applicable to the work
Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service
Ability to prepare and submit clear and concise written reports
Ability to lead and motivate to achieve goals
Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee\'s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.
Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.
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