Activity Project Manager - Working Title: Deputy Building Official - Building & Code Administration

County-of-Volusi; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Volusia County in DeLand, FL, seeks a Deputy Building Official for the Building & Code Administration Division. The role oversees administrative, technical, and supervisory work within Building Code Administration and Contractor Licensing, and supports the Chief Building Official as needed.

The position requires strong knowledge of the Florida Building Code, licensing requirements, and the ability to communicate complex code applications to architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of the Florida Building Code and related regulations.
• Experience supervising building code administration staff and contractors.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgetary tools for the division.
• Ability to communicate code applications to diverse audiences in writing and verbally.
• Must be able to interpret and apply State Statutes, codes, and local ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Building Code Administration and activity staff.
• Acts as Chief Building Official in their absence.
• Leads department operations related to damage assessment.
• Develops systems, procedures, forms, and instructions to facilitate operations.
• Advises Chief Building Official on project status and priorities.
• Analyzes programs to assess value and budget needs.
• Prepares meeting agendas and coordinates meetings.
• Keeps informed on latest developments through consultants.
• Responds to emergencies and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Code interpretation

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Nine years of related experience

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a Deputy Building Official for the Building & Code Administration Division. This position will be located in DeLand, FL and will be responsible for administrative, technical, and supervisory work within the Building Code Administration and Contractor Licensing activities and for assisting the Chief Building Official in all aspects of the Building & Code Administration Division as needed.

NOTE: 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 Building Code Administration and activity staff.
• Serves as the Chief Building Official during his/her absence.
• Leads department operations related to damage assessment.
• Works with the Chief Building Official to develop systems, procedures, forms, and instructions to facilitate operations.
• Advises the Chief Building Official regarding the status of projects and programs.
• Analyzes and recommends adjustments for staffing positions and program priorities.
• Establishes and maintains records, statistics, reports, and controls necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, ordinances, resolutions, directives, and regulations.
• Interprets the codes for administration and enforcement.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Investigates construction failures for cause and remedy.
• Attends meetings as required regarding construction projects.
• Represents the County at any code-related meetings where the County determines representation to be desirable.
• Prepares and presents cases before the Volusia County Contractor Licensing and Construction Appeals Board.

• Analyzes programs to assess value, evaluate budgetary needs and set goals.
• Coordinates projects through meetings, correspondence, and presentations where information is exchanged.
• Prepares meeting agendas and performs all necessary jobs to coordinate meetings.
• Works closely with consultants to keep informed on all latest developments.
• May serve as a liaison to county committees and boards.
• Prepares and periodically monitors annual activity budget.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, and progressively responsible experience.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience to include supervisory experience over building code enforcement personnel.

Licenses:

• Must possess a valid standard license as an Inspector and/or Plans Examiner in two or more disciplines including building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and/or residential, issued by the Florida Department of Professional Business Regulations (DBPR) in accordance with the provisions set forth in Florida Statute 468.
• Must possess Florida Building Code Administrator license at time of hire or ability to attain within six (6) months of date of hire and maintain thereafter.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements with the exception of the certifications.

Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.

Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

The pre referred candidate will have a minimum of two standard Plans Examiner and two standard Inspector licenses

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of materials and methods used in building construction and general practices employed in building construction.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of research techniques and availability of current information.
• Specific working knowledge of the Florida Building Code, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory, International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Reports, Florida Statutes, and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements.
• Ability to properly apply State Statutes, local codes, and ordinances to all commercial and residential construction pertinent to the various types of construction administered by the Building Division.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in establishing, applying, and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend all types of construction plans and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate code and ordinance applications to architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and the general public both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct both job site and office meetings with developers, engineers, architects, contractors, and owners, and effectively communicate proper code applications and permit requirements pertinent to all commercial and residential projects.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, public officials, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare and analyze budgetary tools and documents.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff and assign work.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands:

Ability to speak and hear. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Finger dexterity. Ability to bend, stoop, and reach. Ability to push, pull and/or carry 15 pounds.

Environmental Demands:

Primarily inside work.

Mental Demands:

Ability to read and comprehend professional manuals, legal documents, ordinances, statutes; instructions, reports, abstracts, financial reports, letters, and summaries. Ability to write reports, evaluations, summaries, letters, financial reports, procedures, and policies. Ability to perform advanced mathematical functions. Ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously; conversant in policies, techniques and procedures of discipline. Ability to analyze data and develop conclusions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.

Volusia County is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference is provided to qualified applicants pursuant to State law.