Deputy Planning Director - Permits & Inspections

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Deputy Planning Director - Permits & Inspections - 3551

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before September 3, 2026

Posting Type: Closed Competitive

Who Can Apply:
Applicants for a closed competitive posting are required to meet the following:
Candidates must be a current or former City of Omaha employee in any of the following categories:
Part-time, Seasonal, Classified, Unclassified, or Probationary, who has worked, at the time of application, at least 1,040 cumulative hours within the last 5 years and has been employed by the City at sometime within the last 18 months and who meets the qualifications as set forth in the posting.

Work Type: Full-Time

Nature of Work: This is administrative and professional work that involves directing employees engaged in all functions of the Building and Development Division of the Planning Department. Work involves supervision of professional and technical personnel in the areas of plan review, code development, computer technology, permit issuance, contractor licensing, construction inspection, code enforcement, and numerous other miscellaneous permit functions. An incumbent in this classification works with considerable independence and reports to the Planning Director.

Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.

Bachelor's degree in engineering with a structural or mechanical emphasis in architectural engineering, architectural design, construction technology, or a related field AND Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in work involving building plans and designs, building structural design, construction and inspection, with a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience as a manager or supervisor in a permits and inspection function for a state, county, or municipality.

Special

Qualifications:

Must be licensed as a professional engineer or architect in the State of Nebraska or must be certified by the International Code Council as a Master Code Professional or a Certified Building Official at the time of application. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day.

Pay Range: $ with step increases to $ Annually

Benefits:

• Forty-hour work week.
• Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays.
• Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
• Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
• See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information.

Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by September 10, 2026 (passing score 60%).

Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%.

Veteran Points: Not applicable to this posting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• * Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
• * Knowledge of modern construction practices, methods, materials, and equipment as applied to review and approval of plans and building specifications and to division inspections
• * Knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and practices for all types of structures and occupancy classifications
• * Knowledge of municipal building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy conservation, zoning, special and miscellaneous permits, and related ordinances
• * Skill in making complex engineering and mathematical calculations and in the use of engineering devices and reference…