Deputy Director - Building Commission

DUTIES

• Interprets and enforces state and local building codes. Enforces policy for personnel, permit issuance, inspection procedures, and office operation. Insures compliance of City building ordinances with state building codes, including continual study of state codes, preparation of necessary revisions, and participation in code adoption processes. Oversees issuance of necessary building permits and bonds. 
• Responsible for supervising, advising, and training building inspectors on pertinent building codes and inspections. Initiates appropriate legal action for non-compliance with building code by notifying Corporation Council’s office. Performs on-site building inspections as necessary. Responsible for hiring, discharge, and discipline of departmental employees. 
• Frequently responds to citizen inquiries concerning code compliance related problems, Meets with license examination boards within departmental jurisdiction as necessary.  
• Reviews major building project plans with specifications in lieu of State of Indiana reviews for compliance with applicable codes allowing considerable time savings to contractors and owners. 
• Assists Building Commissioner to establish, coordinate, and participate in educational programs for contractors, suppliers and general public relative to building and/or licensing code requirements. 
• Mediates problem resolution for conflicts between inspectors and contractors/public. 
• Provides critical structural and other related information to the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Emergency Management Agency for investigation and planning purposes. Coordinates all floodplain requirements in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal guidelines. Serves as Floodplain Manager. Oversees federal, state, and local flood hazard regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience in the building construction or building code administration industry.
• Thorough knowledge of all state building codes and all City/County building ordinances.
• Familiarity with code development and City/County legislation process including initiation of code and ordinance changes necessary to maintain and improve code enforcement and public safety.
• Ability to train and supervise the work of departmental employees.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully deal with building contractors, bankers, appraisers, engineers, architects, homeowners, and the general public.
• Ability to legally operate motor vehicle.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of employment the following:

Certified Floodplain Manager

DIFFICULTY OF WORK

Incumbent uses a wide variety of codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and professional knowledge to coordinate the operation of the department and ensure compliance of City structures with pertinent law. Independent judgment is required in department administration budgeting, and interpretation of codes.

RESPONSIBILITY

Assists in overseeing department in accordance with state law and City ordinances with objectives and desired results established by the Mayor and the Board of Public Safety. Exercises independent judgment in achieving department goals and desired results.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

Maintains relationships with departmental employees, State Department of Fire and Building Services, related City department heads, architects, engineers, building contractors, building officials throughout the state, State of Federal officials as well as the general public.

Participates in the legislative process at both City and State level in areas within departmental interest.

Reports directly to Building Commissioner, Board of Public Safety and the Board of County Commissioners.