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City of Springfield COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER Pay Grade: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Nonunion
Under the general direction of the Development Services Director, functions as the Building Official and manages the enforcement and administration of building regulatory codes, statutes, and/or ordinances; oversees the leasing and sales of City properties, and manages the City's business licensing program. Performs related duties as required. Essential Duties 1. Manages building plan review, code enforcement, building inspection, and business licensing operations; oversees City property leasing and sales programs; may conduct field inspections and performs plan reviews as necessary. 2. Interprets and applies specific standards, regulations, codes, and statutes to building projects; interacts with architects/engineers, builders/developers, and property owners to review projects and to explain the building permit/inspection process; resolves problems and provides the necessary direction to ensure guidelines are met. 3. Completes the research for legal and technical building issues, coordinates with legal staff, and reports on findings. 4. Supervises the issuance of building permits and the collection of related fees; reviews appeals, and upholds the fee or initiates fee refunds. 5. Develops amendments to City building, nuisance, and licensing regulations; prepares ordinances for Council adoption, and assures written information provided to the public is accurate and helpful. 6. Develops, administers, and monitors assigned program budgets; prepares or requests supplemental budgets and budget adjustments as needed; attends Budget Committee meetings. 7. Coordinates the abatement or demolition of substandard/dangerous buildings; initiates and files construction/demolition orders and monitors onsite activities; represents the City in court as required. 8. Participates in various government, community, and professional organizations; prepares and presents special reports; attends, and participates in, various meetings, committees, and boards. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of Oregon structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes; thorough knowledge of supervisory techniques, methods, and principles; considerable knowledge of engineering principles related to building design and the calculation of loads and stresses; considerable knowledge of construction methods and practices; considerable knowledge of statutes and regulations that affect division activities; knowledge of business licensing procedures; knowledge of construction costs; ability to analyze construction drawings and specifications; ability to develop, administer, and monitor budgets; ability to interpret complex guidelines; ability to manage and market real property and obtain financing; ability to prepare and present accurate, understandable reports; ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database systems sufficiently to perform assigned duties; ability to travel as required; ability to communicate effectively; ability to work effectively with other employees, other agencies, elected officials, division customers, and the general public. Experience and Training Completion, or equivalent, of job-related four-year college degree program, plus related work experience, typically five years of increasingly responsible experience in building service operations to include one year as a supervisor, or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications State of Oregon certification as a Building Official, or the ability to obtain a certificate within six months of appointment. State of Oregon certification as an A-Level Structural Inspector or an A-Level Plans Examiner, or the ability to obtain a certificate within six months of appointment. State of Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment. jc168237
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