Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department Director

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

8d•$100,000 - $107,000

About The Position

The Nebraska Public Service Commission seeks an innovative, self-driven leader to ensure the continued success of the Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department. The Director will execute strategies to protect public health, safety, and welfare through regulatory oversight of the design and construction of off-site-produced housing. The department oversees the production and sale in Nebraska of manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and modular housing units. The Director evaluates and approves plans, structural and energy performance calculations, specifications, and quality assurance manuals under applicable federal and Nebraska laws and codes. The role manages department staff and budget, provides technical assistance to the public, manufacturers, local communities, and government agencies, and works with the Commissioners and Executive Director on department policies, programs, and procedures. The Director also represents the Commission on state and national committees and conducts inspections at consumers’ homes and manufacturing facilities as needed. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility available to promote work-life balance. Occasional statewide overnight travel is required. The hiring rate is listed as $100,000–$107,000 per year, negotiable commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture; relevant certifications may substitute for education.
Strong management, supervisory, organizational, and customer/consumer relations skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Availability for occasional statewide overnight travel.
Knowledge of building codes, the construction industry, engineering theories and practices related to engineering, design, and construction, design standards and procedures required by the PSC, basic computer-operation practices and terminology, and mathematical concepts and formulae.
Experience in building construction fields and quality assurance.
Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; organize, analyze, and evaluate information and draw reasonable conclusions; communicate clearly with manufacturers and governmental employees; learn knowledge and experience related to required certifications; deal tactfully and effectively with diverse constituencies; work collaboratively; communicate orally and in writing; handle multiple tasks; take initiative; prioritize work; and work independently without supervision.

Nice To Haves

Registered professional civil engineer or architect in the State of Nebraska.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and approve plans, structural and energy performance calculations, specifications, and quality assurance manuals for manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and modular housing units in accordance with applicable federal and Nebraska laws and codes.
Supervise and effectively manage the Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department’s staff and budget.
Provide technical assistance on manufactured homes, modular housing, and recreational vehicle design to the public, manufacturers, local communities, and state and federal agencies.
Work with the Commissioners and Executive Director to develop and implement policies, programs, and procedures related to the Department.
Collaborate with Commission staff and Commissioners to meet the Commission’s policy and legislative objectives.
Represent the Commission on state and national committees; deliver presentations; and prepare papers and reports concerning Commission challenges and activities.
Perform inspections at consumers’ homes and manufacturing facilities, in-state and out-of-state, as needed to ensure conformance with applicable laws.
Perform other duties as required.