Building Division Manager

City of New Port Richey; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Port Richey is seeking a Development Manager to oversee the Building Division, ensuring permitting, plan review, inspections, and customer service align with Florida Building Code and NFIP requirements.

Responsibilities include supervising inspectors and technicians, coordinating with designers and contractors, and assisting the Development Director with budgets and strategic initiatives. Florida driver’s license required; certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, and local regulations.
• Experience in municipal building inspections, plan review, and construction management.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate Building Division staff.
• Strong written and oral communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Building Division, including permitting, plan review, inspections, and customer service.
• Direct and evaluate Building Division personnel; assign work and provide training.
• Interpret and apply building codes, statutes, and local ordinances.
• Coordinate complex commercial inspections and review construction progress with contractors and designers.
• Represent the City at meetings and coordinate with external agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of Florida Building Code

Municipal building inspections

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Development

REPORTS TO: Development Director

CLASSIFICATION STATUS: Full Time, Exempt

STARTING SALARY: $77,946.95 annually

GRADE: 118

Major Function:

Responsible professional, technical, administrative, and supervisory work involving the management and operations of the City's Building Division. Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates building permitting, plan review, inspections, commercial construction oversight, floodplain management, and customer service activities. Ensures compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, FEMA regulations, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), and applicable City ordinances. Provides technical guidance and leadership to Building Division personnel while assisting the Development Director with departmental policies, goals, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions listed are intended to represent the primary duties of this classification and may not encompass all responsibilities of performed within this classification. Management retains the discretion to assign additional duties that are reasonably related to the role. Day-to-day tasks may vary based on departmental needs and the scope of the position's expertise.

• Manages and supervises the daily operations of the Building Division, including permitting, plan review, inspections, and customer service.
• Supervisor, directs, and evaluates Building Division personnel, including Building Inspectors, Permit Technicians, and Development Planner; assigns work, establishes priorities, and provides guidance and training.
• Interprets and administers the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, local ordinances, and applicable federal regulations.
• Conducts and coordinates complex commercial construction inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, permit conditions, applicable codes, and City regulations.
• Reviews construction progress on major commercial, multifamily, mixed-use, and public projects and coordinates inspection activities with contractors, architects, engineers, and other regulatory agencies.
• Represents the City at pre-construction meetings, project progress meetings, final inspections, and other construction-related meetings.
• Reviews and assists with complex construction issues, including alternative materials, field revisions, deferred submittals, construction modifications, unsafe conditions, and code disputes.
• Assist in resolving complex inspection issues, stop-work orders, unsafe conditions, and code disputes.
• Administers the City's Floodplain Management Program and serves as the designated Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Reviews floodplain development permits, elevation certificates, Letters of Map Amendment (LOMAs), Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs), and substantial improvement and substantial damage determinations.
• Ensures compliance with FEMA regulations, NFIP requirements, flood damage prevention regulations, and applicable flood-resistant construction standards.
• Coordinates with FEMA, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and other agencies regarding floodplain management and Community Rating System (CRS) activities.
• Develops and implements division procedures, policies, and operational improvements to promote efficiency, consistency, and quality customer service.
• Assists with preparation and administration of the division budget, performance measures, operational reports, and departmental initiatives.
• Represents the Building Division at Development Review Committee meetings and coordinates activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to contractors, design professionals, developers, property owners, and the general public regarding permitting, inspections, building codes, and floodplain regulations.
• Assists with emergency preparedness, hurricane response, damage assessments, and disaster recovery activities as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, municipal building regulations, permitting procedures, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of FEMA regulations, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements, flood-resistant construction, coastal development, and Community Rating System (CRS) guidelines.
• Knowledge of building inspection procedures, construction documents, plans review, and commercial construction practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex building codes, ordinances, regulations, and technical requirements.
• Ability to effectively supervise, train, evaluate, and motivate employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, resolve complex technical issues, and make sound administrative and operational decisions.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, prepare reports, and coordinate division activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials, outside agencies, and the public.

TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal building inspections, plan reviews , construction management, code administration, or a related field.

Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.

Demonstrated experience administering floodplain regulations and programs under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A Florida driver's license is required.

Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector Certification through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification through the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM), or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Florida Standard Building Inspector Certification, Florida Building Plans Examiner Certification, and Florida Building Code Administrator Certification preferred.

This position requires Level II background screening in accordance with Sections 435.04 and 435.12, Florida Statutes. Level II screening is required for certain positions involving trust, responsibility, or access to vulnerable individuals and includes fingerprint-based criminal history checks at the state and federal levels. For additional information regarding Level II background screening requirements, visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Florida Criminal Justice Network (FCJN) resources or search for the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and its Level 2 Screening Education and Awareness resources.

Every New Port Richey employee is required to fill out a Disaster Response Survey and is subject to being required to report to work during a declared disaster.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical Ability:

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequently perform physical activities such as bending, climbing, stooping, squatting, and walking. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time and work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally.

Sensory Requirements:

Ability to hear, speak and understand conversation in English in various tones of voice, as well as accents or rapidly spoken words. Ability to see, read and comprehend letters, numbers, words characters or symbols which are both large and small. Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters and symbols which are legible and understood by others. Ability to learn tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in both an office environment and outdoors at construction sites and other field locations. The position is regularly exposed to varying weather conditions, construction activities, noise, dust, uneven terrain, and other potential hazards associated with active construction sites. Requires the ability to visit and inspect construction sites, navigate work areas, and wear appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.

The City of New Port Richey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of New Port Richey provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. DFWP