Building & Zoning Director

Columbia County • BUILDING & ZONING, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s license is required.
• Columbia County residency is required within six (6) months of the date of employment.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• AICP, ICC, or State of Florida building official/designations desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

What This Job Offers

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