Salary : $100,027.20 - $126,672.00 Annually
Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: X6710-05-2024
Department: Development Services
Division: DS042044 - DS Permit and Development Center
Opening Date: 04/30/2024
Closing Date: 5/29/2024 4:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non
Occupational Group: Civil Service
Location of Vacancy: Development Services
Recruitment: Entrance
Selection Method: An education and experience review will be completed on all qualified applicants. Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be scheduled for an oral examination. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to deadline.
Distinguishing Features of the Class

Assists the Building Official in the operations and activities of the Permit and Development Center division; plans, organizes, and directs the operations and activities of the division as assigned; performs directly related work as required.
The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Residency Incentive Program
• Alternative Work Schedule Options
• Paid Volunteer Time-Off
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
• Deferred Compensation Plan with City Match up to 2.5%
• Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
• Employee Discount Program

Acceptable Experience and Training
•Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technologies, or other related field; and
•Three years experience in building construction inspection, plan review or other related field involved in the enforcement and application of construction related codes and standards for a governmental agency; or
•Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work, such as:
1. Graduation from high school or GED possession and any equivalent combination of education and experience in which two years of building inspection or plan review supervisory experience may substitute for one year of required college education; or
2. Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technologies, or a related field; and five years experience in building construction inspection, plan review or other related field involved in the enforcement and application of construction related codes and standards for a governmental agency.
Transcripts verifying degree conferred, if applicable, must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department to receive credit. Please send electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline
Required Special Qualifications
•Certification from the International Code Council as a Building Inspector, Combination Inspector, or equivalent thereof; and
•Certification from the International Code Council as a Building Plans Examiner.
•Must obtain certification as a Certified Building Official (CBO) from the International Code Council within 24 months of appointment.
•Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
•Ability to pass a background check.
•Must possess a valid Iowa Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
ICC Certification documentation must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by the application deadline to receive credit. Please send electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
•Supervises and evaluates the work of assigned employees; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules, and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures;
•Performs inspections as needed;
•Assists in reviewing architectural and structural plans of residences, buildings and other structures for approval and issuance of permits as needed.
•Interprets construction code related standards, rules and regulations and makes decisions on technical problems of code enforcement and applications related to field inspections activities.
•Serves as the emergency contact to provide after-hours building inspections due to disasters or support of Police or Fire Department dispatch requests;
•Supervises the complaint investigation, evaluation and condemnation of structures within the scope of the Permit and Development Center's responsibilities.
•Provides staff support to the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals.
•Assists in the research and investigation of new products, materials and methods of construction and prepares technical reports as a result of this research.
•Coordinates the annual license renewal inspections for theaters, homeless shelters, beer and liquor dispensing establishments as well as other annual inspection responsibilities of the Permit and Development Division.
•Reviews, analyzes, and recommends to the Building Official new or revised code regulations and policies.
•Represents the Development Services Department on issues relating to permitting and inspection, including serving as a liaison for the City Manager and City Council and serving on various boards and commissions in times of the Building Official's absence;
•Provides status reports to the Building Official on permitting and inspection operations, projects, any major shift in policies or procedures and recommendations for future department improvements;
•Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to other employees when needed;
•Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and other pertinent materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
•Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
•Maintains liaison with local contractors, builders, architects, engineers and other departmental representatives.
•Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
•Performs special projects for the Building Official as requested;
•Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
01

I understand that such responses as "see resume", "see application", etc. to the following supplemental questions are not acceptable. Responses must be thorough, clear and concise to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed college coursework or have a degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technologies, or a related field? If Yes, submittal of college transcripts showing degree conferred is required by application deadline. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline date.

• Yes, I have completed college coursework and have a degree in a related field, and have attached my transcripts.
• I understand college transcripts are required by the application deadline and I have requested my transcripts.
• I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.

03

Describe your work experience in construction code enforcement and/or inspection, including duration of experience and where this experience was obtained. If no applicable work experience, indicate "none".
04

Describe your work experience with reviewing construction plans, including duration of experience and where this experience was obtained. If no applicable work experience, indicate "none".
05

Describe any experience you have supervising personnel including the number of staff, where this experience was obtained, and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".
06

Which of the following International Code Council (ICC) certifications do you possess? Please select all that apply.

• Building Inspector
• Combination Inspector
• Building Plans Examiner
• Certified Building Official
• I possess other relevant certification(s).
• I do not possess any of these certifications.

07

If you have any other relevant or equivalent certifications, please list the certification, governing body, and dates of certification. If no additional certifications, please indicate "none".
Required Question