Deputy Planning Director - Permits & Inspections

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.

Veteran Points: Not applicable to this posting.

• 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 materials
• Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
• Ability to administer sound principles and practices of organization, personnel, and financial management to the operation of a large municipal division
• Ability to administer testing for and issuance of a variety of professional and/or trade licenses required by City codes and ordinances
• Ability to supervise subordinates including assigning work, providing direction, monitoring performance, and recommending the hiring, disciplining termination of employees
• Ability to communicate administrative and construction code requirements in a clear and professional manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions
• Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ability to sit from 76 to 100% of the time; and reach, stand, and walk up to 25% of the time
• Ability to move objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds up to 33% of the time

Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Oversees the daily operation of a Planning Department division and coordinates its activities with other divisions within the Planning Department, other City departments, and government agencies, and…