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NEOGOV · 21 hours ago

Building & Permit Services Division Manager

Eugene, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$129K/yr - $174K/yr

6+ years exp

The City of Eugene is seeking a Building and Permit Services Division Manager to lead a large, dynamic team responsible for complex operations vital to the community’s livability and economic prosperity. This role oversees the Building and Permit Services Division, managing activities such as plan checking, building permit approval, and code compliance while collaborating with various city departments and external organizations to achieve strategic objectives.

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Responsibilities

Manages, directs and organizes a comprehensive building and permit services division including the staff and activities of the plan checking and building permit approval, field inspection, land use management, business license, code compliance, the rental housing program and administrative support sections, and operation of the City's Permit and Information Center

Directs, oversees and participates in the development of the Division's work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures

Coordinates work planning and problem-solving with division managers of the Planning and Development, Public Works, Fire/EMS, and other City departments or agencies that are involved in the development permitting process; facilitates alignment of permit service delivery in the furtherance of a joint mission to promote safe, efficient and effective development

Prepares various reports for the Executive Director - Planning and Development; oversees the development and presentation of annual reports on cost effectiveness of various programs; develops and reviews staff reports related to building inspection, building code enforcement and plan review

Recommends goals and objectives; assists in the development of policies and procedures for division activities; evaluates the effectiveness of division activities; modifies strategies to achieve goals

Responsible for the selection, supervision and evaluation of assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; investigates complaints; recommends and administers disciplinary actions; handles sensitive personnel matters and recommends grievance responses; exercises full supervision over employees

Researches and utilizes equity and inclusion principles and practices in managing the programs and leading staff within Building & Permits Services including how the City can build relationships with and support groups that have historically been marginalized or unable to access our services

Serves on a variety of City committees and task teams; provides staff support for advisory groups for program areas

Performs related and other duties as assigned

Qualification

BuildingPermit servicesSupervisory experienceBuilding codesTeam managementPublic administrationCustomer serviceProject managementCultural awarenessInterpersonal communicationProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Six years of experience in the design, construction and inspection of public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings, planning and development, or public or business administration, or a closely related field; including three years of supervisory responsibility

Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field

Must pass a background check

Preferred

Five or more years of experience managing large groups/teams

Benefits

The City provides a full range of benefits, including holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement benefits, deferred compensation, physical examination, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Health, dental, and vision benefits are available.