JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a highly responsible administrative, managerial and technical position providing direct oversight of the Building Code/Inspection and the Planning/Land Use Regulation offices of the County Code Enforcement, and Special Assessment Inspector. This is advanced skilled management in the enforcement of building codes, ordinances, and related regulations for the safety and welfare of the public including the issuing of permits, review of plans and inspection of property. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assisting in the development of data, policies and procedures necessary for the operations of the Building and Zoning Department.

Training and Experience

Minimum education/experience: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of professional experience in urban or regional planning, public administration, engineering, construction management/building construction, or another related field.  professional experience may be substituted for required college training on a year-by-year basis.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license is required. AICP, ICC, or state of Florida building official/designations desired but not required. Columbia county residency is required within six (6) months of the date of employment.

SALARY: NEGOTIABLE

DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: Verified Vacant Position with October 1^st start date. 

Each applicant is required to submit a complete County Application for Employment. Applications are available on-line www.columbiacountyfla.com/Jobs.asp . Successful applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical exam, criminal history background check, driver’s license check and drug screening. Applications can be emailed to: hr@columbiacountyfla.com or by mail, FedEx, or UPS to:

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

COLUMBIA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

POST OFFICE BOX 1529

LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32056-1529

(386) 758-3351; TDD (386) 758-2139

An AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of planning, land use, building construction and inspection
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and local governmental operations
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
• Ability to present concise written and oral reports and recommendations
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, employees and the general public
• Ability to establish priorities, set schedules and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as a team player
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with the public
• Ability to speak and hear clearly to obtain and provide information for the staff and the public, both in person and telephonically
• Ability to present written and oral reports and recommendations concisely
• Ability to establish priorities, set schedules and meet deadlines
• Must possess considerable knowledge of County Road locations geographically, all unincorporated areas and the general roadway system of the County

Essential Functions

• Supervises the activities of the various divisions of the department which include: the Building Department which regulates County growth through enforcement of building construction and related ordinances, planning department which provides growth management through long-range planning
• Participates in the selection, orientation, training, supervision and evaluation of employees
• Prepares the fiscal departmental budgets and approves and monitors departmental expenditures
• Develops and monitors performance measures for all departmental activities; prepares departmental performance reports
• Conduct and/or review inspections, review and approval of plans and enforcement of Florida Building Codes
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

Non -Essential Functions

Performs related work as required.

[These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.  Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.]

Work Environment

Work is performed inside an office, but also outdoors, frequently in extreme weather conditions.

Essential Physical Skills/Demands

Acceptable eyesight and hearing (with or without correction) and ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Extended sitting and standing and intermittent walking, bending, crawling, stooping and kneeling, and manual dexterity while standing, sitting, bending or twisting.

NOTE: The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.