Building and Permit Services (BPS) Director

Building and Permit Services (BPS) Director

City of Eugene, Planning and Development Department, Building and Permit Services Division

Job Location: Eugene, OR

Compensation: $125,798.40 - $169,811.20

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility per business

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ABOUT THE DEPARTME

NTThis position resides in the Planning and Development Department (PDD), which includes the following four divisions: Building and Permit Services, Community Development, Planning, and Administration and Curbside Services. PDD staff work creatively and collaboratively to address the daily needs of our customers and community including working on identified urgent community needs like housing and homelessness, downtown vibrancy, vitality and livability, building permits, code compliance, economic development, and community planning. The primary focus of this position is leading and managing the Building and Permit Services Division with approximately 60 employees. Additionally, this position is a member of the PDD Leadership Team comprised of the Executive Director, managers of our four divisions, the Communications & Engagement Manager and the PDD Executive Assistan

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OVERVIEW OF THE BUILDING AND PERMIT SERVICES DIREC

TORThe BPS Director leads and manages the activities and operations of the Building and Permit Services Division, including plan checking and building permit approval, field inspection, business license, code compliance, the rental housing program, administrative support and operation of the City's Permit and Information Center; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex support to the Executive Director of the Planning and Development Departme

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Housing and economic development are top priorities for the City of Eugene and the BPS Director is a key leader in the City’s pursuit of creating economic prosperity and diverse types of housing for our community. An ideal candidate will seek to build strong, cooperative relationships and improve processes to support enhanced livability for

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDING AND PERMIT SERVICES DIR

• ECTORDelivers excellent customer service and seeks ways to continually hone and improve processes to support the creation of more housing, advance economic development goals and enhance community livabi
• lity.Is a strong leader with a depth of experience in supervising diverse and complex teams and cultivating a sense of belon
• ging.Builds relationships and strengthens partnerships within our department, across the organization and within the commu
• nity.Is an innovative and resourceful problem solver who leads with collaboration and cooperation and is always willing to come to the table to advance the City’s Strategic Plan priori
• ties.Recognizes the importance of providing, supporting and maintaining technology that allows BPS to provide excellent customer experi
• ence.Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environ
• ment.Is a team player willing and able to collaborate on top priority topics for the City of Eugene like housing, economic development, downtown revitalization, livability and
• more.Is a contributing member of the Planning and Development Leadership Team and works to bolster and build our department culture with thoughtfulness, fun and creati
• vity.Actively promotes and supports the City of Eugene’s Core Competen
• cies:Trust & Confi
• denceCreative Work Enviro
• nmentRespectful & Inclusive Work Enviro
• nmentSelf-Awareness & Emotional Intelli
• genceWell
• beingNow &

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MINIMUM QUALIFIC

ATIONS
Minimum Expe

rience:Six years of experience in the design, construction and inspection of public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings, or planning and development; including three years of supervisory responsi

bility.
Preferred Exp

erience:Five or more years of experience managing large group

s/teams.

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

ed field.

BackgroundMust pass a backgro

• und check.
  Knowledge of:Principles, practices and techniques of building and permit services program development and admi
• nistration.Principles of the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electr
• ical Codes.Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and r
• egulations.Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel
• management.Municipal organization structure, functions, an
• d programs.Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and admi
• nistration.Principles and methods of supervision, employee training and motivation, and performance
• evaluation.Impact of culture’s role in working rel
• ationships.Modern Office procedures, methods, and computer
• equipment.Skills In:Oral, written, and interpersonal communication and presentations, including the ability to present a variety of complicated administrative and technical information and data in an effect
• ive manner.Research and analysis of problems, identification of alternative solutions, projection of consequences, recommendations of proposed actions, and implementation of actions in suppor
• t of goals.Direction, management, and review of technical work completed by BPS staff. Coaching, mentoring and developing employees while holding staff accountable in an empathetic yet firm way. Assessing workload of individuals, reassigning staff and evaluating and modifying work assignments as necessary. Monitor performance and provide coaching and guidance
• as needed.Developing and maintaining a diverse workforce and a harassment-free e
• nvironment.Providing courteous customer service and effectively working with supervisors, co-workers, employees, union representatives, and other organizations representing various diverse b
• ackgrounds.Relationship-building, consulting, and collaborative team building; interpreting context and adapting behavior to cultur
• al context.Ability To: Organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive building and permit servic
• es program.Supervise, train and evaluate assi
• gned staff.Understand and apply City organization goals and Coun
• cil policy.Deal constructively with conflict and develop
• consensus.Coordinate with various City departments, partners, community members and other interested groups, gaining cooperation through discussions and col
• laboration.Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including community members, staff, employees, partners, and public officials, including identifying and responding to issues a
• nd concernsEvaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies,
• or methods.Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in suppor
• t of goals.Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and
• regulationsAnalyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative, statistical, and technical information and data in an effect
• ive manner.Analyze, interpret and check complex plans, specifications, calculations, laws, and r
• egulations.Interpret building and local code policies and procedures to contractors, homeowners and the
• community.Prepare and analyze ordinances, code amendments administrative reports, statements, and corr