Building Services Manager

County of Monterey • Salinas, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Monterey Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is composed of four Divisions, including Development Services, Planning Services, Permit Center, and Administration. The department provides reasonable and safe development, planning for future needs of the County, and helps protect natural resources. The Building Services Manager has overall responsibility for the work accomplished within the building services team of professional, technical and support staff. The incumbent guides the work of assigned staff to ensure the team works within established policies and in accordance with applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and directives; develops and reviews applicable programs; and serves as manager of assigned functional area(s). The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Requirements

• Thorough Knowledge of: Principles and practices o problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Thorough Knowledge of: Professional principles, practices, and trends in area of assignment.
• Working Knowledge of: Principles and methods of management including work planning, organization and delegation; employee counseling, performance appraisal, documentation, and discipline; and employee selection and development.
• Skill and Ability to: Develop and maintain effective working relationships and represent the department to other departments, public officials, other agencies, contractors, and the general public.
• Skill and Ability to: Exercise sound and consistent judgment in decisions and preparation of recommendations.
• Skill and Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Skill and Ability to: Prepare effective written reports, correspondence, and records.
• Skill and Ability to: Manage major projects, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree in an area directly related to assignment, such as Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Two years of progressively responsible professional experience in area of assignment such as structural building design or building plan review; including one (1) year of direct or lead supervision.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the day-to-day activities of the Building Services Division; includes planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning and managing work of staff comprised of professional, technical, support personnel staff to ensure timely development and implementation of a variety of specific programs or special projects.
• May also oversee and direct the work of contract staff.
• Serves as a member of the division's management team to propose, evaluate, and develop policies, procedures, systems, and strategic plans.
• Performs the full range of supervisory tasks, including selection, training, developing evaluation and leadership of employees; recommends and/or takes disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Provides guidance and expertise to staff, industry, and citizens within the functional scope of assigned functional area.
• Represents the division in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies and community organizations, and before groups and commissions, provides information and recommendations on issues falling within the functional scope of the assigned team.
• Communicates the division’s overall policy direction to assigned team to ensure consistent and fair interpretation and enforcement of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and directives.

Benefits

• The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager