Job Description
Description JOB DUTY SUMMARY This senior leadership position is responsible supporting the strategic Village goals and vision. The position responsibility includes oversight and administration of the Building & Inspection Services Department including enforcement, updating, and oversight of building codes; plan review; building permits; inspections; plan reviews; health; property maintenance; contractor licensing; records management; and customer service. The position also provides supports to the (Community Development Block Grant) CDBG Rehab Program. The position also prepares staff reports, develops the Departmental budget, and implements the budget. The Director ensures that all building and structures (under construction or renovation) are built in compliance with the established codes and ordinances and that property maintenance codes are followed. Significant knowledge of the construction industry required. This employee interacts at a high level with contractors and developers, Village employees and officials, and the public regarding code compliance issues, plan reviews, development, and inspection requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision of the Building & Inspection Services Department. Oversees the work of the Inspectors & staff. Provides subordinates with supervision and training. Does Annual Performance Evaluations for staff. Maintain Department personnel records relating to certifications, testing, and continuing education. Conduct pre-submittal and pre-construction meetings with design professionals, contractors, and owners. Reviews building plans and construction workmanship for code and ordinance compliance in accordance with established standards; interprets applicable laws and regulations for contractors, owners, and other principles. Prepares reports and correspondence on violations and variations from adopted codes; reviews; drafts and updates codes. Enforce all building and safety codes; explain, interpret, and provide guidance regarding all applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other interested parties. Answers inquiries from the general public regarding the method and material used in the construction of their projects, meets with property owners who are contemplating doing their own projects and reviews their construction and renovation plans. Meet with design/construction professionals as needed during the plan review and construction processes to discuss modifications necessary to ensure conformance with the applicable Village ordinances, codes, and other regulations. Provide technical assistance and advise Senior Leadership, Elected Officials, and Village Commissions on construction matters. Prepare a variety of studies, reports, recommendations, and related information for decision-making purposes. Provide liaison and expertise to appointed Village Commissions as directed. Review current trends and developments in the field of construction and make recommendations, prepare revisions to the municipal codes and ordinances or national/state codes by reference. Recognize and implement process improvements that increase efficiency of department operations. Coordinates Department operations with other Village Departments. Investigates complaints regarding any code violation; inspects for defects in workmanship and / or materials for compliance. When necessary informs contractors and property owners as to what they must do to comply with the code, giving reasonable deadlines to have the work done or the condition corrected. Will direct Inspectors to issue stop work orders, if contractors persist to work without a permit, install sub-standard materials, or do substandard work. Teaches awareness of proper safety procedures and guidelines and applies these in performing daily activities and tasks: and performs related work as required. Create systems to maintain reports and ensure follow-up on projects that require inspections; follow-up on stop work notices; and that contractors maintain necessary and valid Village Contractor and Business licenses with current state licenses and/or certification. Ensure permit staff maintain all vital records for the department including permit information, architectural/construction plans and renderings, escrow and bond, inspection and compliance data. Furnish monthly building/construction reports/statistics to the Village or outside agencies as needed. Directs the inspectors in collecting and preparing data and documentary evidence (photographs) on cases of non-compliance for the use in court. Teaches the inspectors how to appear and testify at legal proceedings as necessary. Appears in court, providing subject