Senior Building Division Lead — Codes & Permits

Sboc 7

Holland (MI)

On-site

USD 79,144 - 119,329

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Village of South Holland invites applications for a Building Division Manager to lead the permitting and inspection functions and to oversee plans reviews, flood prevention, and code enforcement in the Community Development Department.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in building permit management, supervisory experience, and relevant certifications. Residency within 20 miles is required. Competitive salary and Illinois Municipal Retirement benefits offered.

Qualifications

Three‑five (3‑5) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, managing the building permit process, or performing municipal residential and commercial plan reviews and inspections.
At least two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Equivalent to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field.
ICC Residential Building Inspector and Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certifications; if not currently certified, shall obtain within six months of hiring. Other certifications are a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, construction principles, and safe work methods on construction sites.
Knowledge of municipal zoning regulations and legal aspects of municipal code enforcement.
General understanding of flood prevention management and practices.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Village’s building permit process to assure adherence to mandated building and zoning requirements.
Conduct and/or oversee the inspection of building construction including occupancy permits; after‑hours inspections may be required for damaged structures or emergencies.
Advise the Director of Community Development on enforcement of building, fire, life safety, environmental health codes and housing neighborhood preservation.
Conduct permit and plan reviews for permits not handled by front‑line staff.
Provide leadership to and manage the activities of building division staff.
Work closely with the Community Development Director on development review projects.
Assist in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing, and maintain records of resolutions.
In conjunction with the Village Engineer, manage the Village’s flood prevention efforts and maintain compliance with FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) program.
Administer the Village’s participation in the national Building Code Effectiveness Grading (BCEGS) program and ensure standards and compliance are upheld.
Coordinate with the Code Manager on complex code and property maintenance violations; manage occasional high‑level code cases and corresponding notices and citations.
Ensure that building permit and inspection records are maintained and that relevant codes and ordinances remain up‑to‑date.
Attend seminars, training programs, conferences and related events to maintain knowledge and skills to grow value to the organization and carry out all duties of the position.
Annually review the emergency operations plan (EOP) and ensure the Department is prepared for its responsibilities; collaborate with the Fire Chief and Director of Public Works.
Perform additional duties as assigned.