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
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with City of Eugene in its executive search for a Building and Permit Services Director.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
This 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 Assistant.
OVERVIEW OF THE BUILDING AND PERMIT SERVICES DIRECTOR
The 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 Department.
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 all.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDING AND PERMIT SERVICES DIRECTOR
- Delivers 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 livability.
- Is a strong leader with a depth of experience in supervising diverse and complex teams and cultivating a sense of belonging.
- Builds relationships and strengthens partnerships within our department, across the organization and within the community.
- 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 priorities.
- Recognizes the importance of providing, supporting and maintaining technology that allows BPS to provide excellent customer experience.
- Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
- 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 creativity.
- Actively promotes and supports the City of Eugene’s Core Competencies:
- Trust & Confidence
- Creative Work Environment
- Respectful & Inclusive Work Environment
- Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence
- Wellbeing
- Now & Later
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience:
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 responsibility.
Preferred Experience:
Five or more years of experience managing large groups/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 related field.
Background
Must pass a background check.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and techniques of building and permit services program development and administration.
- Principles of the Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.
- Municipal organization structure, functions, and programs.
- Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration.
- Principles and methods of supervision, employee training and motivation, and performance evaluation.
- Impact of culture’s role in working relationships.
- 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 effective manner.
- Research and analysis of problems, identification of alternative solutions, projection of consequences, recommendations of proposed actions, and implementation of actions in support 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 environment.
- Providing courteous customer service and effectively working with supervisors, co-workers, employees, union representatives, and other organizations representing various diverse backgrounds.
- Relationship-building, consulting, and collaborative team building; interpreting context and adapting behavior to cultural context.
Ability To:
- Organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive building and permit services program.
- Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
- Understand and apply City organization goals and Council 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 collaboration.
- 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 and concerns
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
- Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative, statistical, and technical information and data in an effective manner.
- Analyze, interpret and check complex plans, specifications, calculations, laws, and regulations.
- Interpret building and local code policies and procedures to contractors, homeowners and the community.
- Prepare and analyze ordinances, code amendments administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.