Plan Review & Permitting Division Manager

City of High Point•High Point, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! What You'll Do: Performs supervision over a team of permit technicians, code enforcement officers, permitting and code enforcement supervisors responsible for technical work in the enforcement of the North Carolina State Building Codes; examines building plans and construction documents; performs field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings; performs related work as required. Primary responsibility will be supervision over Permit Center, plan reviewers, and supervisors that provide enforcement of the North Carolina Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes and NC General Statutes as it relates to permitting and inspections. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Inspections Services Director.

Requirements

Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are both necessary to converse with internal and external customers including co-workers, citizens and applicants.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position: Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to see from a distance when administering and observing employment tests, operating a motor vehicle or addressing an audience. Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see work-related business documents close at hand. Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Field of Vision – the area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while eyes are focused on one point. Must be able to see a wide span of area. Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.
Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include: Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; and/or Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and A negligible amount of force constantly to handle or move materials related to the position
Reasoning Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to practical and technical problems encountered in the review of construction plans for residential, commercial and industrial buildings and the inspection of these structures; ability to interpret codes and ordinances as they relate to particular problems at hand; ability to select proper alternatives from varied courses of action to achieve compliance with codes by property owners, builders, developers and other parties of interest; ability to explain plan review concerns and permit requirements
Mathematics Ability Using arithmetic and/or Statistics: : Ability to use arithmetic to calculate areas, measurements and dimensions; ability to calculate and apply mathematical formulas given in codes.
Language Ability The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Responsibilities

Supervises a staff of code enforcement officials which includes approving time off, verifying hours worked, assigning inspections, and providing limited technical supervision in accordance with the North Carolina Building Codes.
Enforces and interprets the N.C. State Building Codes as certified and related sections of the Charter and the Code of Ordinance of the City of High Point
Performs review of building plans and construction documents for determining code compliance with N. C. State Building Codes and Codes of Ordinances for the City of High Point
Investigates complaints from citizens and public officials regarding possible violations of these codes
Inspects buildings and structures for compliance with, or violations of the Building Codes
Prepares written reports of building plan reviews and inspection findings
Prepares correspondence to property owners, builders or other parties of interest, relating to enforcement of the Building Codes and related laws and ordinances
Holds, or participates in, administrative hearings to find fact regarding condition and disposition of unsafe, abandoned, defective and dangerous building or structures
Prepares information for hearings before City Council regarding enforcement of building codes and local codes and ordinances
Issues Complaints, Notices of Hearings, Orders to Repair, Orders to Vacate and Close, Orders to Demolish, Notices of Violations, and Certificates of Compliance
Performs research of property ownership and tax records
Provides information to the public regarding building codes, status of projects during construction and other related City matters
Operates sedan or light truck to reach construction sites
Operates computer to enter and retrieve information
Operates copy machine, printer and telephone
Uses hand tools (soil probe, tape measure, level, flashlight, ladder, testing instruments, etc.) to perform inspections
Maintains assigned equipment in a clean and operable condition
Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.