Deputy Planning & Development Director - Inspections Division

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Planning & Development Department is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Inspections Division. As Deputy Director, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all inspection activities to ensure compliance with city building, safety, and construction regulations. This role involves overseeing teams of inspectors and supervisors who conduct building inspections, review construction plans, and issue necessary permits. You will ensure that all inspections are conducted according to city codes and ordinances, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support safe and compliant development projects across the city.

This position operates with significant independence and reports directly to the Assistant Development Services Director. Strong leadership, a thorough understanding of inspection procedures, and technical expertise are essential to success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage inspection teams ensuring that all building and safety inspections comply with applicable City codes and regulations.
• Supervise and train inspection staff, developing standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all inspections.
• Coordinate inspections for a variety of construction projects, including residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Guide inspectors in resolving complex construction compliance issues and interpreting city regulations.
• Review inspection reports and construction documents to verify adherence to city codes.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, developers, and city staff to resolve inspection-related challenges and ensure projects meet safety standards.
• Participate in the development of inspection policies, procedures, and codes to improve overall service delivery.
• Conduct hearings and make decisions on requests for variances, interpretations, and use permits.
• Represent the Inspections Division in public meetings, negotiations, and communications with the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and the general public.
• Participate in the formulation of department-wide policies and contribute to achieving department goals and objectives.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive knowledge of building inspection processes, construction regulations, and safety codes. They will possess a strong background in public administration and personnel management, with proven ability to lead and supervise a diverse team of inspectors and supervisors. Familiarity with City Construction Codes, Zoning Ordinances, and safety standards across a variety of building projects is essential.

This individual will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and the ability to resolve complex construction compliance issues. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities are crucial, allowing the candidate to effectively engage with stakeholders such as engineers, contractors, city officials, and the public.

SALARY

Pay Range: $123,802.00 - $168,210.00 annually

Hiring Range: $123,802 - $146,640.00 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• The City contributes 9% of salary into 457/401(a) plans with no matching required. $4,200/annual car allowance and $1,440/annual cell phone allowance.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive Middle Manager benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Middle Manager Benefits .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of professional planning or engineering experience.
• One year in code administration.
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, architecture, engineering or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience managing and overseeing inspection services.
• Professional Engineering or Architecture Licensure: Licensed as a Registered Architect or Engineer (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Fire Protection).
• Experience participating in the International Code Council Code Adoption process.
• Certified Construction Manager: Demonstrated proficiency in construction management.
• Code Inspector Certification: Successfully obtained certification in one or more of the following areas:
  • Building Inspector (Residential, Commercial, and/or Combination)
  • Electrical Inspector (Residential, Commercial, and/or Combination)
  • Mechanical Inspector (Residential, Commercial, and/or Combination)
  • Plumbing Inspector (Residential, Commercial, and/or Combination)
  • Plans Examiner Certification: Certified in plan examination.
• Specialized Code Certifications: Recognized expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Code Specialist (in disciplines such as Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing, Housing & Zoning, or Energy)
  • Master Code Professional
  • Master of Special Inspection
  • Certified Building Official
  • Certified Fire Marshal
  • Certified Sustainability Professional

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 24, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Deputy Planning & Dev Dir, JC:60930, ID# 55479, 10/01/2024, USM, MA, Benefits: Middle Manager

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