Building Regulations Supervisor

Posting Number 3512P Position Title Building Regulations Supervisor Department Community Development Job Code 03205 FLSA Status Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Unrepresented Division BUILDING & SITE DEVELOPMENT Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to supervise building and site inspections for compliance with city, state, and national building codes, zoning ordinances, and other regulations. Reviews applications and enforces building codes for residential, industrial, and commercial properties. Supervises inspections for infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, storm water management, and water quality construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, discipline and/or termination of employees; prioritizes and assigns work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; addresses employee concerns and/or problems; counsels and disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries; and acts as liaison between employees and management.

• Investigates complaints of alleged building code, zoning, or ordinance violations.

• Consults with engineers, architects, developers, and contractors to review building and site development applications for compliance with codes and ordinances.

• Consults with City plan reviewers and departments. Uses enterprise software to monitor inspections and permits.

• Enforces city ordinances and issues stop work orders.

• Reviews building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, property maintenance, and energy conservation codes. Presents code changes to construction professionals and public. Drafts council correspondence and ordinances for adoption.

• Serves as liaison to Building Construction Codes Commission.

• Supervises issuance of permits for building construction, trade work, and trade licenses.

• Determines when buildings constitute a public nuisance and orders repair, reconditioning, remodeling, total or partial vacation, demolition, or cleaning of structures as necessary.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (2 or more full-time employees) including providing input on hiring, issuing formal discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. Such authority is not merely of a routine or clerical nature but requires the use of independent judgment.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Interactions may result in decisions regarding implementation of policies. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field
• 5 to 7 years' experience in construction management, permitting, and inspections.

Licenses or Certifications

• International Code Council inspector certification.

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of building trades.

• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.

• Common business software applications such as Google and Microsoft Office.

Skill in:

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Exercising sound judgment in identifying risks, proposing solutions and making critical decisions.

• Monitoring and assessing the performance of employees or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Ability to:

• Work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.

• Effectively plan and delegate the work of others and to train and/or supervise the work of others.

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Create and present reports.

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.

• Focus on tasks.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment:

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Frequently/Often

• Outdoor environment

• Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)

• Sometimes

• Construction site

• Sometimes

• Vehicle

• Sometimes

• Warehouse environment

• Sometimes

• Right of way environment

• Sometimes

Exposures:

• Individuals who are hostile or irate

• Sometimes.

• Individuals with know violent backgrounds

• Sometimes.

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Sometimes

• Moving mechanical parts

• Sometimes

• Fumes or airborne particles

• Sometimes

• Loud noises (85+ decibels )

• Sometimes

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 essential functions.

• This position involves occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and outside work.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Hours/Days Starting Salary $34.10/hr - $41.95/hr; Commensurate with Training/Experience Pay Grade 111 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 05/13/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program