Thisis a management position which oversees extremely complex and technicalsections in the Building Services Division of the Public Works Department.Under the direction of the Chief Building Official, this position is jointlyresponsible for planning, organizing, and administering a comprehensive programto ensure that buildings, structures and construction within unincorporatedareas of Douglas County comply with adopted codes, resolutions and applicablestatutes. Incumbent must perform a fullrange of highly responsible and demanding technical, administrative andprofessional work in executing County, State and Federal requirements.
Dueto the focus on achieving regulatory compliance, the Deputy Chief Building Official position demands superiorjudgment, expert technical knowledge, and analytical, negotiation,organizational, teaching and communication skills.
Generally, the hiring range is $94,704-$118,380 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide. ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Thefollowing examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be allinclusive.)
Although charged with managing theenforcement of Douglas County’s adopted Codes and regulations, the incumbentmust do so in accordance with the County’s policy that emphasizes complianceassistance over punitive enforcement, using the latter as a last resort.Therefore, the incumbent must use all his/her knowledge, tact, resources andingenuity to coach, educate and assist customers to achieve compliance withapplicable County codes, resolutions, ordinances, policies, and State andFederal regulations. Further, theincumbent:
- Manages and directs technically skilled staff in the fields of Residential Access Permitting, Building Code administration, and Wildfire Mitigation.
- Coordinates and authorizes building permit issuance with plans examiners, site development administrators, zoning compliance officers and other departments, divisions and sections within the County.
- Analyzes and gives project specific recommendations at design review and pre-construction meetings with builders and developers to clarify the Building Services Division’s processes and procedures.
- Manages, coordinates and facilitates public education and outreach efforts for the entire Building Services Division.
- Manages complaint resolution through direct customer contact. Oversees and effectively negotiates solutions for issues arising from customer complaints, building code administration, occupancy certificate process relative to access, wildfire mitigation; analyzes impacts and effectively negotiates final resolution.
- Manages oversees and conducts extremely complex and technical field inspections.
- Performs emergency investigations as requested by Fire Districts, and or D.C. Sheriff’s Department.
- Assists in preparing and administering the Building Services Division budgets. Prepares reports and memos regarding divisional operations as requested. Compiles materials and assists in the preparation of reports, materials and publications.
- Collaborates with outside organizations on matters of joint interest.
- Acts as the Department liaison for the County with fire districts, Colorado State Forest Service, citizen groups and builders for the development and implementation of codes and regulations.
- Co-supervises inspection functions of all Douglas County construction projects with the Building Inspection Supervisors.
- Assists Chief Building Official with daily divisional functions.
- Assumes all responsibilities of the Chief Building Official in his/her absence.
- Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the plan review, building inspection, wildfire mitigation and administrative functions of the Division.
- Schedules and prepares material for and conducts regular staff meetings for the building inspection sections within the Building Services Division.
- Performs varying degrees of computer work utilizing software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, POSSE and other proprietary programs.
- Authorizes issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, Notices of Violation and Stop Work orders.
- Oversees the use and maintenance of county vehicle fleet assigned to the Building Services Division.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISIONRECEIVED: Works under the generalsupervision of the Chief Building Official.
MANAGERIALRESPONSIBILITIES: Manages, directs, andcoordinates all aspects of field inspection staff, including Building,Plumbing, Mechanical, Driveway Residential Access Permitting, Building CodeAdministration and Wildfire Mitigation inspections. Conducts regular full andtrade-specific staff meetings. Conducts/monitors inspector education andcross-training. Mentors individual inspectors in the field to develop properinspection procedures and maintain consistency among inspection staff.Exercises discretion over staff in regard to hiring, performance evaluations,performance issues, and separations.
INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT: Work is performed independently. Incumbent isgiven the responsibility to properly interpret and enforce County regulationsand model codes through field inspection staff. These Codes are written to require a great deal of interpretation andindividual judgment. Effective writtenand oral presentations must be tactful, prudent and ethical, which displays aprofessional discretion regarding the ethnic, cultural and social backgroundsof our constituents.
CONSEQUENCEOF ERROR: This is highly accountable work involving avariety of managerial duties. Improperjudgment may result in death or injury to the public. Financial consequence of error can vary dueto the size and complexity of the project; it may result in loss of time and agreater expenditure of County resources. Other consequences may include public outcry, negative media attentionand significant problems for upper management and/or The Board of CountyCommissioners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Generally, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, public or publicadministration or a natural resource management related field. (Ten years field experience in construction,with a minimum of three years at a supervisory level, may be substituted for abachelor’s degree.)
- Five-years ofbuilding code enforcement including at least two years of supervisoryexperience
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for a well-qualified candidate.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:
- Exceptional working knowledge of building and fire code administration, land-use planning, road construction and development theories, concepts, principles, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of terminology and practices of residential, commercial and industrial site construction, field civil engineering practices and survey methods.
- Knowledge of current and proposed future construction techniques.
- Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations effecting building and zoning code administration.
- Knowledge and skill to effectively manage the coordination of resources of the department to respond successfully to crisis and critical incidents.
- Knowledge of County and Departmental policies and procedures and the ability to develop new or adapt policies to meet the changing needs of the County and provide a high level of service delivery.
Skills:
- Communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to effectively communicate with and establish good working relationships with subordinates, coworkers, developers, consultants, contractors, public officials, citizens and other governmental or quasi-public entities.
- Ability to effectively present information to elected officials, department heads, developers, builders and the public. Superior technical writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to direct and manage multiple tasks. Ability to develop programs to carry out strategies that accomplish identified objectives.
Abilities:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, maps, permits, plats, scientific and technical journals, governmental regulation, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to inquiries, regulatory agencies, or citizens.
- Ability to apply mathematical formulas, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and utilize concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
- Ability to read legal descriptions and grading plans. Ability to read and interpret commercial and residential construction blueprints and specifications.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data from diverse sources, establish facts, synthesize multiple, variable, and often conflicting interests, and draw valid conclusions; interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to manage as well as delegate multiple tasks with strict deadlines, prioritize tasks, provide information and evaluate proposed solutions in a rational, logical, and timely manner.
- Ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing calmly and competently under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
- Ability to reduce complex planning and engineering theories, concepts, principles and methodologies to layman’s terms and provide accurate information in a comprehensive, concise, and effective manner often under tense circumstances.
- Ability to effectively manage complex and controversial projects.
- Ability to effectively utilize technical and conceptual knowledge and skills to plan for the short and long-range goals of the County and implement techniques that will achieve those goals.
- Ability to make unrehearsed presentations in a variety of situations regarding building safety, zoning limitations and statutory requirements.
- Ability to make generalizations, judgements, and decisions consistent with the County’s codes, goals and objectives.
- Ability to direct the daily operations of a section, in a subordinate manager’s absence.
- Ability to professionally manage a large division in a fast-growing jurisdiction.
- Ability to explain the rationale of policies, rules and procedures to subordinates to ensure not only compliance, but to heighten awareness of potential problems that may exist without compliance from employees.
CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid certifications in at least two of the model codes.
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
WORKENVIRONMENT:
Physical Work Environment: Work is generally performed in a typicaloffice environment. The noise level inthe work environment is usually moderate at the office and high at constructionsites. The employee is often required to perform outdoor site and fieldinspection work and may be subject to all types of weather, including inclementweather, and storm events may be endured during the execution of the job tasks.Employee is “on call” 24 hours per day and is occasionally required to respondto emergency situations outside normal business hours. This position requiresthe incumbent to remain available via mobile cellular device / email accessduring and after normally scheduled business hours.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, use hands, fingers,handle, feel or operate objects, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Theemployee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
Materialand Equipment Directly Used: Personal computer, word processing software,various other types of computer software, spreadsheets, copy machine, faxmachine, telephone, various other office equipment, automobile and lighttrucks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Closing Date: 5/10/2024 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.
