What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Official / Floodplain Administrator position at Homestead, City of (FL)?
JOB
General Functions: Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in connection with the duty to enforce all of the provisions of the Building Code and other related codes; performs technical level work coordinating floodplain management and land development activities as it relates to all functions of CRS and NFIP programs for the City. In addition, the Building Official is responsible for the daily operations of the technical division of the Building Safety Division.Reports To: Director of Development ServicesSupervisory Responsibilities: Plan ExaminersInspectors
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enforces and interprets the Building Code and other related codes and ordinances of the City of Homestead, including, but not limited to, site inspections and building and structural plans review.Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Building Division, including permitting and inspection activities relating to requirements set forth in City ordinances, State law, and building codes.Manages Division vendor(s), contracts, and personnel that provide technical support as it relates to plan review and inspection services.Administers the permitting function, including application processing, fee assessment and collection, and permit issuance.Plans, organizes, and administers all activities of the technical division of the Building Department, including, but not limited to, personnel actions, evaluation, training, customer service, general departmental operations, records management, and employee discipline.Formulates and prescribes work within the Building Department for all departmental staff, including assigning staff to various special projects as needed.Recommends terminations of employment to the Development Services Director and/or Designee, as necessary. Assures optimum departmental activity in the enforcement of the Building Code.Prepares annual Building Safety Division operating and capital budget and accompanying descriptions of need for the Building Safety Division.Manages Building Safety Division's annual operating budget, capital budget, expenditures, revenues, and contracts.Prepares and submits reports of department activities to the Development Services Director and/or Designee.Attends periodic meetings as directed by the Development Services Director and/or Designee.Disciplines department employees for violation of City or Department Policies and Procedures.Performs administrative and professional work as the Floodplain Administrator and Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator in the daily implementation of activities related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Oversees, conducts and/or assigns Floodplain reviews for building permits to determine flood zone status and administer procedures to ensure that all floodplain management requirements are met.Coordinates the activities required for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System and oversees the preparation and submittal of necessary forms.Prepares and maintains flood zone maps and associated FEMA revisions and maintains a database of all requests to FEMA for map revisions.Oversees management of elevation certificate files and ensures that elevation certificates are received for all properties in the special flood hazard area.Provides limited technical assistance to engineers, developers, and the public regarding flood zones, floodplain management requirements, and drainage studies.Oversees coordination of City floodplain activities with the State NFIP Coordinator and ensures the city complies with the FEMA requirements for the NFIP.Responds to questions and complaints from the public regarding flooding and drainage, on private property.Oversees inspections of properties with flood zone-specific requirements in conjunction with Floodplain Manager, Building Inspector, or Public Works.Serves on the Emergency Management Team for Emergency Operations Management (ECO) during Storm Season and other events, as directed.Represents the City of Homestead in all matters before the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.Supervises demolition projects ordered by the City of Homestead Unsafe Structures Board.Administer and provide expert witness testimony for structures presented before the Unsafe Structures Board.Develops, evaluates, and implements policies and procedures, standards, goals, and objectives for assigned functions and communicates with the public.Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Development Services and/or Designee.All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Type of Appointment/Work hours: Full-time/Regular in-person position.Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed.Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.Designated as essential personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Core Competencies: Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.Work Authorization/Security Clearance: The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.Equal Opportunity Statement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.Veteran’s Preference Policy: In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.
General Functions: Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in connection with the duty to enforce all of the provisions of the Building Code and other related codes; performs technical level work coordinating floodplain management and land development activities as it relates to all functions of CRS and NFIP programs for the City. In addition, the Building Official is responsible for the daily operations of the technical division of the Building Safety Division.Reports To: Director of Development ServicesSupervisory Responsibilities: Plan ExaminersInspectors
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Enforces and interprets the Building Code and other related codes and ordinances of the City of Homestead, including, but not limited to, site inspections and building and structural plans review.Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the Building Division, including permitting and inspection activities relating to requirements set forth in City ordinances, State law, and building codes.Manages Division vendor(s), contracts, and personnel that provide technical support as it relates to plan review and inspection services.Administers the permitting function, including application processing, fee assessment and collection, and permit issuance.Plans, organizes, and administers all activities of the technical division of the Building Department, including, but not limited to, personnel actions, evaluation, training, customer service, general departmental operations, records management, and employee discipline.Formulates and prescribes work within the Building Department for all departmental staff, including assigning staff to various special projects as needed.Recommends terminations of employment to the Development Services Director and/or Designee, as necessary. Assures optimum departmental activity in the enforcement of the Building Code.Prepares annual Building Safety Division operating and capital budget and accompanying descriptions of need for the Building Safety Division.Manages Building Safety Division's annual operating budget, capital budget, expenditures, revenues, and contracts.Prepares and submits reports of department activities to the Development Services Director and/or Designee.Attends periodic meetings as directed by the Development Services Director and/or Designee.Disciplines department employees for violation of City or Department Policies and Procedures.Performs administrative and professional work as the Floodplain Administrator and Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator in the daily implementation of activities related to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).Oversees, conducts and/or assigns Floodplain reviews for building permits to determine flood zone status and administer procedures to ensure that all floodplain management requirements are met.Coordinates the activities required for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System and oversees the preparation and submittal of necessary forms.Prepares and maintains flood zone maps and associated FEMA revisions and maintains a database of all requests to FEMA for map revisions.Oversees management of elevation certificate files and ensures that elevation certificates are received for all properties in the special flood hazard area.Provides limited technical assistance to engineers, developers, and the public regarding flood zones, floodplain management requirements, and drainage studies.Oversees coordination of City floodplain activities with the State NFIP Coordinator and ensures the city complies with the FEMA requirements for the NFIP.Responds to questions and complaints from the public regarding flooding and drainage, on private property.Oversees inspections of properties with flood zone-specific requirements in conjunction with Floodplain Manager, Building Inspector, or Public Works.Serves on the Emergency Management Team for Emergency Operations Management (ECO) during Storm Season and other events, as directed.Represents the City of Homestead in all matters before the Miami-Dade County Board of Rules and Appeals.Supervises demolition projects ordered by the City of Homestead Unsafe Structures Board.Administer and provide expert witness testimony for structures presented before the Unsafe Structures Board.Develops, evaluates, and implements policies and procedures, standards, goals, and objectives for assigned functions and communicates with the public.Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Development Services and/or Designee.All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Type of Appointment/Work hours: Full-time/Regular in-person position.Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week usually consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed.Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.Designated as essential personnel.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Core Competencies: Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.Work Authorization/Security Clearance: The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.Equal Opportunity Statement: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.Veteran’s Preference Policy: In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.
