Buncombe County Government
Permits and Inspections Director
Buncombe County Government, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814
Permits and Inspections Director
– Buncombe County Government, Asheville, NC. Salary: $43,888 - $45,000.
Purpose of the Position The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction and management to the County’s Permits and Inspections department to ensure enforcement and administration of the NC State Building Codes as adopted by the NC Building Code Council.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer or Project Manager in general construction with considerable experience in building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing contracting, including at least three (3) years of managerial/supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Possession of Level III Standard Certificates from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board in at least 2 of the 4 trades (Building; Electrical; Mechanical; Plumbing) within 18 months of hire.
Additional Training and Experience 6 hours of annual continuing education are required per Standard Certificate from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.
Essential Functions of the Position
Direct and supervise the activity of a department or division including the coordination of fiscal and personnel related activities.
Provide supervision, evaluation, and ongoing support of department staff through formal and informal discussion and evaluation; provide guidance and clarity as needed, including, but not limited to supporting career development and team goals, overseeing objectives and performance standards, and resolving personnel issues.
Plan and monitor department operating budget; authorizes purchases and expenditures from budget.
Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of issuance of permits, scheduling, and tracking of inspections.
Perform quality assurance checks to assure permits, inspections scheduling, and inspections are recorded and followed up in a timely manner.
Receive and respond to technical inquiries and information request from citizens, property owners, county departments, contractors, industry representatives and public officials. Investigates field complaints.
Oversee condemnation inspections and hearings; manage the Minimum Housing program; perform field inspections as necessary.
Analyze workflow, delegate projects to meet departmental goals.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Requires analytical judgment, initiative, or innovation in dealing with complex problems or situations. May develop new processes or models that involve making complex, independent decisions for situations with precedent to ensure department (or major area within a division) objectives are met.
Considerable knowledge of permitting requirements and NC State Building Codes as adopted by the NC Building Code Council.
Knowledge of operations of internal and related departments with which the position comes in contact.
Ability to read deeds, maps, and surveys.
Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with contractors, property owners and the general public.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of County government.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and skill in supervising others, including communication skills, delegating, and assigning work, dealing effectively with employee issues, evaluating performance, and assisting or conducting investigations and participating in disciplinary actions.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of office management operations including personnel and budget.
Ability to compile, analyze and summarize administrative, programmatic, and fiscal data for assessing agency capacity.
Ability to develop written documents/oral presentations and/or reports conveying information and to communicate effectively.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet guidelines and deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, elected officials, community organizations, and the general public.
Remote Work Note Employees approved for remote work must reside within a 2‑hour drive from the county facility.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Industries Government Administration
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– Buncombe County Government, Asheville, NC. Salary: $43,888 - $45,000.
Purpose of the Position The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction and management to the County’s Permits and Inspections department to ensure enforcement and administration of the NC State Building Codes as adopted by the NC Building Code Council.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of experience as a Code Enforcement Officer or Project Manager in general construction with considerable experience in building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing contracting, including at least three (3) years of managerial/supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Possession of Level III Standard Certificates from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board in at least 2 of the 4 trades (Building; Electrical; Mechanical; Plumbing) within 18 months of hire.
Additional Training and Experience 6 hours of annual continuing education are required per Standard Certificate from the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board.
Essential Functions of the Position
Direct and supervise the activity of a department or division including the coordination of fiscal and personnel related activities.
Provide supervision, evaluation, and ongoing support of department staff through formal and informal discussion and evaluation; provide guidance and clarity as needed, including, but not limited to supporting career development and team goals, overseeing objectives and performance standards, and resolving personnel issues.
Plan and monitor department operating budget; authorizes purchases and expenditures from budget.
Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of issuance of permits, scheduling, and tracking of inspections.
Perform quality assurance checks to assure permits, inspections scheduling, and inspections are recorded and followed up in a timely manner.
Receive and respond to technical inquiries and information request from citizens, property owners, county departments, contractors, industry representatives and public officials. Investigates field complaints.
Oversee condemnation inspections and hearings; manage the Minimum Housing program; perform field inspections as necessary.
Analyze workflow, delegate projects to meet departmental goals.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Requires analytical judgment, initiative, or innovation in dealing with complex problems or situations. May develop new processes or models that involve making complex, independent decisions for situations with precedent to ensure department (or major area within a division) objectives are met.
Considerable knowledge of permitting requirements and NC State Building Codes as adopted by the NC Building Code Council.
Knowledge of operations of internal and related departments with which the position comes in contact.
Ability to read deeds, maps, and surveys.
Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with contractors, property owners and the general public.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of County government.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and skill in supervising others, including communication skills, delegating, and assigning work, dealing effectively with employee issues, evaluating performance, and assisting or conducting investigations and participating in disciplinary actions.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of office management operations including personnel and budget.
Ability to compile, analyze and summarize administrative, programmatic, and fiscal data for assessing agency capacity.
Ability to develop written documents/oral presentations and/or reports conveying information and to communicate effectively.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet guidelines and deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, elected officials, community organizations, and the general public.
Remote Work Note Employees approved for remote work must reside within a 2‑hour drive from the county facility.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Industries Government Administration
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