City Of Miami Beach Miami Beach , FL 33109
Posted 1 month ago
Nature of Work
This position is responsible for the daily operation of building and accessibility, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, flood, code compliance and structural plans processing, and enforcement functions of the Building Department while supervising a team comprising professional and non-professional personnel.
The Operations Manager assists the Building Official : (a) with the operations of the Department's plan review and inspection services (b) giving direction to Trade Chiefs in implementing the strategic goals of the Department (c) resolving problems with industry and private citizens as these relate to the Board of Rules and Appeals and other boards and government agencies (d) determining priorities for the efficient utilization of resources required for reviewing construction drawings and performing inspections in a thorough and efficient manner.
In times of natural disaster, the Operations Manager coordinates the securing of building sites prior to the event and in conjunction with several government agencies monitors recovery efforts after the event so as to ensure that properly licensed designers and contractors effect repairs in compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and regulations thereby insuring the safety of the public and the restoration and use of property as expeditiously as possible.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
Oversees the Building and Accessibility, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Flood, and Roofing Trade Chiefs with regard to operations of the plan review and inspection activity of the department in order to facilitate thorough, prompt, consistent and courteous review of permit applications, plans and inspections:
Disseminates information relevant to the City's Plan Review and Inspection processResolves problems and/or disputes that arise between Plan Examiners, building staff and permit applicantsClarifies the Building Code where helpful to the construction industry and the general publicAssigns, prioritizes and tracks the work load of projects needing review by the various disciplines in the Building Department and ensures that projects are reviewed in a timely manner consistent with the goals as defined in the City's strategic planConducts meetings with Plan Examiners and Inspection staff to brief, educate, train and update staff on plan review policies and proceduresCommunicates with members of the public, contractors, engineers, architects and developers regarding interpretation of the roofing and building provisions of the Florida Building Code and other applicable codes to resolve disagreements and complaints; prepares responses for approval and signature of appropriate City officialDevelops and submits recommendations to the Building Official for revisions of the Florida Building Code or Ordinances of the City of Miami Beach to ensure adequate levels of public safety in a cost effective mannerAttends meetings; provides input for decisions, and monitors findings of the Board of Rules and Appeals as directed by the Building OfficialPrepares reports relating to inspection, enforcement and plans processing activities through collection, review and interpretation of dataImplements Work Rules and ensures that inspection staff adheres to ethical standards and complete assignments within established deadlinesTrains, supervises, coordinates, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical employees to ensure the accomplishment of departmental objectivesConducts special projects when requiredPerforms related work as required
Minimum Requirements
Desires
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:
Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.
Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."
Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).
For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in building construction management or technology, architecture or structural engineering, or a related field?
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Can you acquire and maintain all necessary State of Florida Certifications to serve as a Building Official/Building Code Administrator within one (1) year of appointment?
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Do you have 10 years' combined experience as an architect, engineer, plans examiner, building code inspector, registered or certified contractor, or construction superintendent?
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Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in the Public Sector and meet all the requirements for certification as FS 468.609?
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Agency City of Miami Beach
Address 1700 Convention Center Drive
3rd Floor
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Phone 305-673-7524
Website http://www.miamibeachfl.gov
City Of Miami Beach