Building Inspections Director

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Job Information

Title:

Building Inspections Director

Market Range:

MR21

Approved Date:

2/2/2021 3:46:08 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M3

Career Level Description:

Management Level 3

Job Code:

100075

Job Family:

Facilities and Fleet Management

Sub Family:

Building Inspection

Primary Purpose

Serves as the Chief Code Enforcement Official for Wake County.  Responsible for leading, planning, organizing, maintaining, and directing the building permits and inspections division in the review of plans and on-site inspections to ensure compliance with the North Carolina State Building Code. Manages relationships with the Towns of Knightdale, Wendell, Rolesville, and Zebulon as well as Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the Research Triangle Park, the Wake County Public School System, and Wake Technical Community College to whom we have contracts with to provide inspection services. Serves as the primary liaison with Wake County Homebuilders Association to improve coordination and cooperation with the building community.

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Assumes management responsibility for services and activities of the Permits, Plan Review, and Inspections program.

1

75%

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Works with internal and external partners to improve service to permit holders, contractors, and Wake County citizens.

2

10%

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Researches changes in North Carolina General Statutes and Building Code that impact our business and communicate these changes to staff, internal and external partners.

3

5%

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Performs employee evaluations and provides incentive or discipline as needed.

4

5%

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Reports on functions of the department to various governmental entities as required.

5

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M3

Career Level Description:

Management Level 3

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Leads Work Groups through other supervisors, managers, and/or professionals.

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Creates and manages the execution of operational plans for a Work Group that support the achievement of the Division strategy.

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Typically contributes to overall Division budget planning.

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Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division.

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Introduces new ideas and creative solutions to stimulate discussion and thinking in both internal and external situations.

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Communicates within and outside the Work Group, and may communicate with other parties within the Division or externally.

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through managing a team comprised of managers and/or professionals.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports

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Requires broad management knowledge to lead project teams in one Work Group. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Engineering, or related field

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Five years of experience in Government Administration, Engineering, and/or Development Services

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Standard Level III Code Official Certification required in Building Trade within 4 years

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Public Administration, Engineering, or related field

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10 Years

experience Government Administration, Engineering, and/or Development Services

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NCPE - North Carolina Professional Engineer

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SLCOCI - Standard Level III Code Official Certification - Inspections

Preferred in Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical trades.

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Supervision skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor

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Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and business administration

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Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

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Ability to exercise significant judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures

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Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to cooperatively resolve issues quickly and accurately, while building relationships with internal personnel and external contacts.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Interpersonal Skills

Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.  Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.  Perceives, assesses, and positively influences one's own and other individuals’ emotions.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Coaching & Mentoring

Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Facilitates their skill development by providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, and making or eliciting specific suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.

Organizational Alignment

Ensures the organization’s goals and objectives align with the County’s mission and vision.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X