Building & Zoning Director: Growth, Code & Planning

Columbia County (FL)

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 98,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Columbia County in Florida seeks a high‑level administrator to oversee the Building Code/Inspection and Planning/Land Use Regulation offices. This role enforces building codes, reviews plans, issues permits, and inspects property while helping develop data, policies, and procedures for Building and Zoning operations.

The candidate will supervise divisions, manage budgets, develop performance metrics, and prepare departmental reports to support county operations and emergency readiness, engaging

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering or related field.
  • Two years of professional experience in planning, administration or building-related fields.
  • Experience may substitute for college training on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises the activities of the Building Department and Planning/Land Use Regulation offices.
  • Participates in selection, orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of staff.
  • Prepares departmental budgets and monitors expenditures.
  • Develops and monitors performance measures and prepares reports.
  • Establishes priorities, schedules and deadlines; communicates with staff and the public.

Skills

Staff supervision
Public administration
Budgeting
Planning knowledge
Written communication
Oral communication
Team leadership
Time management
Report writing
Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Columbia County in Florida seeks a high‑level administrator to oversee the Building Code/Inspection and Planning/Land Use Regulation offices. This role enforces building codes, reviews plans, issues permits, and inspects property while helping develop data, policies, and procedures for Building and Zoning operations.

The candidate will supervise divisions, manage budgets, develop performance metrics, and prepare departmental reports to support county operations and emergency readiness, engaging

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