Job Summary/Overview of the Position
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Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the City's Building division. Work is performed under general supervision of the Community Development Director. |
Essential Job Functions
| Participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, and rules and regulations in accordance with State and Federal requirements. Directs and coordinates major program activities, including the Permitting and Plan Review process, along with functional operability. Supervises the review of plans and Specifications prior to the issuance of permits. Reviews and evaluates divisional activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Holds regular training sessions for employees. Keeps self and employees up-to-date on all new code revisions. Maintains standard operating procedures manual. Maintains contacts with other regulatory agencies. Prepares and recommends budget for the division. Supervises expenditures. Makes special studies on a variety of problems and projects. Prepares reports. Performs related work as required. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the trades. • Ability to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of several different groups of employees. • Ability to read and interpret engineering designs and specifications. • Ability to inspect construction projects and determine that work is done in accordance with plans and specifications. • Ability to make investigations and enforce laws with tact, firmness, and impartiality. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, building owners, officials, associates, and the general public. • Ability to maintain complex records and make technical reports. • Ability to operate a computer. • One of more of the following certifications is preferred: Florida Sterling Examiner, Baldrige Examiner, or Kaizen (Lean Six Sigma). |
Physical Requirements
| Ability to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Requires working indoors and outdoors. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle to visit job sites. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections |
Additional Information
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in building construction or inspection work, including five (5) years in a supervisory/management position.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Certification in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes as a Building Code Administrator. Must possess a valid driver's license. Applicants must be eligible to be designated as a Provisional Building Code Administrator and successfully pass all required examinations to achieve F.S. 468 Standard Certification as a Building Code Administrator within two (2) years from date of hire.
Disclaimer
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
