JOB OBJECTIVES

Plan, organize and supervise the operations of the Building Safety Division, including building plans reviews, building permits, and inspections; perform a variety of highly skilled technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility; and, provide highly complex and administrative support to the Community Development Director.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receive direction from the Community Development Director. Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES - May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives; recommend improvements and methods for plans review, permit issues, and building inspection; implement policies and procedures. Plan, prioritize, assign and supervise the work of staff involved in plan checking, permits and inspection. Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Building Safety Division operating budget, direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities. Serve as technical advisor to the Board of Appeals, City Council, City Manager, City departments and civic groups on development activities and related matters; interpret ordinances and regulations as they apply to assigned responsibilities. Select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Direct, coordinate and recommend amendments to the Building Codes and provide Code interpretation as needed. Conduct special studies and assignments; research complex problems; prepare a variety of comprehensive reports. Confer with architects, engineers, contractors and owners on proposed projects to resolve unusual problems. Respond to and resolve difficult citizen complaints and inquiries. Make field inspections as necessary to determine structural soundness or proper installation of the more complicated structures or systems. Coordinate division activities with other City departments and outside agencies. Perform related duties, as assigned.

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE - needed to complete position accountabilities

Knowledge of:

Modern methods and techniques applied to the design and construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Building related codes enforceable by the City, including the Uniform Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations. Engineering principles related to materials and design concepts of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Principles of structural design and engineering mathematics. Research methods and sources of information related to building code enforcement. Field inspection procedures and techniques. Budgeting procedures and techniques. Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.

Ability to:

Plan, prioritize, assign and direct the work of staff involved in the Building Safety Division. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate personnel. Identify, coordinate and resolve a wide variety of land use and development policy issues. Apply and follow proper plan check techniques to examine workmanship and materials and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices. Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Advise on standard construction methods and requirements for residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Read and interpret complex building plans, engineering calculations, site surveys, project specifications and blue prints. Prepare and administer a division budget. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible experience in buildings plans review administration including two years of supervisory and administrative experience.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture or a related field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to move objects; involves sitting most of the time.

Work Environment:

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Arizona driver's license.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Association Status: Exempt

Revised: 12/99