Description
Manages the Building division work group of the Planning and Building Services Department, through appropriate delegation and work supervision; reviews building plans, enforces building codes, and assures that Building Division activities are in compliance with all state laws, policies, and regulations.
Requirements
Manages, plans, directs, and evaluates the overall operational activities of the Building Division work group, including monitoring field inspection and plan review workload, and the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided; uses professional knowledge of building safety and code enforcement, growth management theory, and public policy to manage staff and projects; identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops recommendations.
Interprets, administers, and enforces the building, plumbing, mechanical, and property maintenance codes regulating building structures; meets with the public and contractors to explain, interpret, and discuss building safety codes, , services, and related codes; promotes public understanding of Planning and Building activities.
Manages, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; ; assigns tasks and projects, and monitors staff performance; assures appropriate training is provided; conducts performance appraisals, and counsels employees on performance issues; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; reviews work in progress in order to anticipate technical problems and customer service issues.
Assists in the development and implementation of Planning and Building goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for building inspection, code enforcement, plans examination, and administration; recommends service and staffing levels to the Director of Planning and Building Services.
Supports the relationship between the Teton County staff and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Manages building permit project review, reviews building plans and specifications; checks calculations of construction plans to verify compliance with building codes; reviews and approves permit applications and technical documents; completes forms necessary for the issuance of permits and scheduling of required inspections; re-reviews building plans as needed to verify that identified deficiencies have been corrected prior to final approval.
