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

County of Volusia

DeLand (FL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement (FRS)

Supplemental Insurance (Life, ADD, etc

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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Job summary

County of Volusia in DeLand, FL is seeking a Deputy Building Official to supervise Building Code Administration activities and support the Chief Building Official in daily operations.

The role focuses on administrative and technical leadership, overseeing licensing and enforcement, and ensuring compliance with state and local codes. A strong background in building codes, public administration, budgeting, and staff supervision is required.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of related experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field with five (5) years of supervisory experience over building code enforcement personnel.

Responsibilities

Supervises Building Code Administration and activity staff.
Serves as the Chief Building Official during absence.
Leads department operations related to damage assessment.
Develops systems, procedures, forms, and instructions to facilitate operations.
Advises the Chief Building Official on project status and budget.
Analyzes staffing and program priorities.

Skills

Building Code Knowledge

Public Administration

Budgeting

Staff Supervision

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration

Job description

Major Functions

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.

Illustrative Duties

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.

Minimum Requirements

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

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 preferred candidate will have a minimum of two standard Plans Examiner and two standard Inspector licenses.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

HEALTH INSURANCE