Building & Zoning Director

Job description

This is a highly responsible administrative,managerialand technical position providing direct oversight of the Building Code/Inspection and the Planning/Land Use Regulation offices of the CountyCode Enforcement, and Special Assessment Inspector. This is advanced skilled management in the enforcement of building codes, ordinances, and related regulations for the safety and welfare of the public including the issuing of permits, review of plans and inspection of property. An employee assigned to this classificationis responsible forassistingin the development of data,policiesand procedures necessary for the operations of the Building and Zoning Department.

Working Conditions

Workis performedinside an office.Must?be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for?acceptable?eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to?operate?office machinery.??

These are intended only as illustrations of the? various types?of work performed. The omission of?specific?duties does not?exclude?them from the?position.??

Supervises the activities of the various divisions of the department which include: the Building Department which regulates County growth through enforcement of building construction and related ordinances, planning department which provides growth management through long-range planning

Participates in theselection, orientation, training,supervisionand evaluation of employees

Prepares the fiscal departmental budgets and approves andmonitorsdepartmental expenditures

Develops and monitors performance measures for all departmental activities; prepares departmental performance reports

Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

Minimum education/experience: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of professional experience in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, Construction Management/Building Construction, or another related field.??Professional experience may be substituted for required college training on a year-by-year basis.

Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s licenseisrequired.AICP, ICC, or State of Florida building official/designations desired but nostrequired.Columbia County residencyisrequiredwithin six (6) months of thedate of employment.

Extensive knowledge of planning, land use, buildingconstructionand inspection

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and local governmental operations

Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form

Ability to present concise written and oral reports and recommendations

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to establisheffective working relationships with county officials,employeesand thegeneral public

Ability to establishpriorities, set schedules and meet deadlines

Ability to work effectively as a team player

Ability to work without close supervision

Ability to exercise tact,courtesyand firmness in frequent contact with the public

Ability to speak and hear clearly to obtain and provide information for the staff and the public, both in person and telephonically

Ability to present written and oral reports and recommendations concisely

Ability to establishpriorities, set schedules and meet deadlines

Mustpossessconsiderable knowledge ofCounty Roadlocations geographically, all unincorporated areas and the general roadway system of the County

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