Development Services Director Job at Hall County in Gainesville

JOB SUMMARY:

Plans and directs long range initiatives and daily activities of Hall County Development Services including Business License, Code Enforcement, Building Permits and Building Inspections. Serves as the principal policy advisor on development issues to the County Administrator to assure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ordinances and to contribute to development that is responsive to citizen concerns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and directs long range initiatives and daily activities of the Development Services Department encompassing the divisions of business license, code enforcement, building permits and building inspections.

Serves as the principal policy advisor on development issues to the County Administrator.

Serves as a liaison between the Development Services Department and entities in the County involved in the development process including developers, property owners, representatives of relevant organizations, and citizens.

Oversees development services plan review to assure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Directs delivery of a full complement of inspection activities including commercial, industrial, and institutional building plan review; commercial and residential building inspection; issuance of building permits and certificates of occupancy; general code enforcement and related services.

Directs enforcement activities to assure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances.

Prepares an annual budget for the Development Services Department and monitors expenditures under the budget throughout the year.

Directs hiring, firing, training, and evaluation of department personnel assuring compliance with relevant employment laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal Computer Mapping System Equipment Audio Visual Equipment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field.

Seven years of related experience in development services delivery, with exposure to building inspection and code enforcement activities, with at least four years at a managerial level.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certificates:

Any relevant International Code Council (ICC) certifications

Other relevant licenses or certifications will be considered

Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of public administration principles and practices.

Knowledge of urban planning, urban design and development, regulations theory and practice.

Knowledge of legal procedures in building and zoning code enforcement.

Ability to formulate goals, identify needs, develop and implement strategies, ability to conduct research.

Ability to read and interpret construction and development plans and specifications.

Ability to communicate effectively with citizens and divergent special interest groups.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public, elected officials and appointed boards.

ADA Minimum Requirements

Physical Ability: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing); operate a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Incumbents must continuously be able to think analytically; handle stress and emotion, concentrate on tasks, remember names and other details; examine and observe details; make decisions, and adjust to change. Incumbents must also continuously direct others; meet deadlines; stay organized; use math/calculations and use a keyboard/type.

Essential Functions frequently require the ability to move about inside the office; and move/transport items up to 10lbs.

Essential functions occasionally require the ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, and twisting at the waist, hips or knees; reach overhead; push or pull; and repetitively use hands/arms/legs. Incumbents in this position are occasionally required to be on-call and work irregular hours.

Sensory Requirements: Essential functions regularly require the ability to use effective verbal and written communication; and use of hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation to use equipment.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions of this position continuously require the ability to either work with others or work alone.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major respon­sibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specifica­tion.