Director Of Building Development Services

Description

Build Your Community. Build Your Career.

TheCity of Springfield, Missouri, seeks a confident, future-focused, and collaborative leader with a high level of discernment and knowledge in the building development industry for its next

Director of Building Development Services.

The ideal candidate for the Director of Building Development Services will demonstrate strong leadership and the ability to lead a team of 30+ professionals who provide a wide range of services to Springfield businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and developers. This position is critical to business and residential development throughout the City and serves as a liaison to multiple community groups and organizations. Building Development Services continues to focus on providing progressive, easy-to-use services to the Springfield community. Additionally, the position ensures safety through overseeing the enforcement of municipal ordinances and codes for construction of privately-owned improvements, and zoning regulations.

The City of Springfield offers a competitive salary and benefits packageincluding:

• No-cost employee-only health insurance

• Pension through the Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) with employee contribution made 100% by the City and full vesting after five years

• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan with employer match programs

• Generous leave time with holiday, vacation, floating holidays, exempt, and sick leave

• A car allowance of $430 per month

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The Springfield community offers an excellent quality of life, including medical, retail, and education services, coupled with high-quality cultural, entertainment, and recreation venues. To discover more about life in Springfield, visit https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

• Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, Business Management or a related area.

OR

• Bachelor's degree with current multiple and appropriate ICC building, commercial, and residential certifications

AND

• At least five years of related responsible professional work experience, including supervisory and management level experience.

Licensing/Certification

• Related International Code Council (ICC) certifications or registration as a Professional Architect or Engineer.

Functions

For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.

Other Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet

Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

All interested candidatesMUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission.Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.