City of Des Moines

+ Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS. + Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field; and. + Considerable experience in building code enforcement and development operations within a municipality, including some in a management role; or. + Possession of certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Inspector, Building Official and a Building Plans Examiner, or the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.. + Performs special projects for the Community Development Director as requested by the Director and Deputy Director;

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Building Official Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/desmoines/jobs/newprint/4464612) Apply ? Building Official Salary $109,969.60 - $156,665.60 Annually Location Des Moines, IA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number E6748-04-2024 Department Development Services Division DS042044 - DS Permit and Development Center Opening Date 04/10/2024 Closing Date 4/22/2024 4:00 PM Central FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit Non Occupational Group Non-Civil Service Location of Vacancy Development Services Recruitment Entrance Selection Method An education and experience rating will be completed on all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation in order to interview must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942, by the application deadline. + Description + Benefits + Questions Distinguishing Features of the Class Plans, organizes and directs the operations and activities of the Permit and Development Center, with general direction from the Development Services Director and Deputy Director; performs directly related work as required. The principal function of this position is to provide oversight to operations and activities involving permitting, inspection, and administration of development related codes and standards within the City of Des Moines. This position regulates and controls the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location of all buildings and structures within the City, and the equipment specifically associated with these structures. 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 Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field; and + Considerable experience in building code enforcement and development operations within a municipality, including some in a management role; or + Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Transcripts verifying degree conferred, if applicable, need to 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 + Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. + Possession of a valid Iowa drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility. + Possession of certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Inspector, Building Official and a Building Plans Examiner, or the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only) + Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of staff in implementing the expressed goals, policies and directives of the Permit and Development Center; + Develops policies and procedures designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of Permit and Development Center operations and address development review, inspection and permitting needs within the City of Des Moines; + Develops and administers the Permit and Development Center budget; + Oversees development review, permitting, and inspection processes, including investigating all complaints and resolving conflicts as necessary; + Coordinates with IT staff to manage, evaluate, and implement improvements to software systems that support Permit and Development Center operations. + Represents the Development Services Department at various related business meetings; + Serves as a liaison for the City Manager and City Council and serves on various Boards and Commissions; + Provides status reports to Director and Deputy Director on permit and development operations, key performance indicators, shifts in policies or procedures and recommendations for future programs that will help achieve City goals; + Compiles statistical or narrative information for agency personnel, other state, federal, county, or municipal officials, legislators, the news media, and the general public; + Participates in various aspects of personnel administration within the Permit and Development Center, including hiring, employee development, performance evaluation, employee grievances and discipline; + Performs special projects for the Community Development Director as requested by the Director and Deputy Director; + Explains methods and procedures, giving special instructions on atypical problems and situations; + Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, present and potential work problems, and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such issues; + Develops and maintains the Permit & Development Centers emergency action plans and procedures; communicates with Center staff and stakeholders; + Provides detailed responses about technical support programs and organization activities; explains criteria for evaluations, status of projects or program activities, coverage and limitations of services or programs, reasons for regulations or procedures, and how systems function and processes interrelate; + Maintains current knowledge of pertinent legislative and code changes and has the ability to represent the Citys interest in code development at the State and National level; + Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual 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, timely, and problem solving manner; + Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities; + Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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