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Columbia; Lake City (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County is seeking a highly responsible administrator to oversee the Building Code/Inspection and Planning/Land Use Regulation offices. The role includes enforcing codes, issuing permits, reviewing plans, and inspecting properties to ensure public safety.

Minimum education is a four-year degree with two years of related experience; a Florida driver’s license is required. Residency in Columbia County within six months is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two years of professional experience in urban or regional planning, public administration, engineering, construction management/building construction, or related field.
• Florida driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Building Code/Inspection and Planning/Land Use Regulation offices.
• Assist in developing data, policies and procedures for Building and Zoning Department operations.
• Enforce building codes, ordinances and related regulations for public safety.

Skills

Urban planning experience

Public administration

Engineering background

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Job description

Job Status: Open Currently Accepting Applications

Application Deadline: Verified vacant position with October 1st start date

Major Job Function

This is a highly responsible administrative, managerial and technical position providing direct oversight of the Building Code/Inspection and the Planning/Land Use Regulation offices of the County Code 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 classification is responsible for assisting in the development of data, policies and procedures necessary for the operations of the Building and Zoning Department.

Training and Experience

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEMinimum 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.PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid Florida driver’s license is required. AICP, ICC, or state of Florida building official/designations desired but not required. Columbia county residency is required within six (6) months of the date of employment.

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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