Development Administrator
Group: City of Hood River
Location: Hood River, Oregon
Salary Range: $91,566.00 – $112,614.00, DOE
Deadline Information: First review will be 03/21/2024 - Must submit Cover letter, resume, and City of Hood River Application
Deadline Date: 03/21/2024
Posted Date: 02/28/2024
Website: https://cityofhoodriver.gov/employment-opportunities/
Contact Information for Applicants
Sandy Galvez
s.galvez@cityofhoodriver.gov
5416455284
JOB DESCRIPTION
Development Administrator
Department: Administration
Reports to: Planning Director
Classification: Permanent, Full-time, Exempt
Grade: K
KEY DISTINGUISHING DUTIES:
Administers the Building Program and coordinates development services within the City of Hood River. Formulates and supervises activities of the Building Program staff and coordinates with other departments and local agencies for efficient administration of state and local codes.
SUPERVISION:
• Received: This position works under the direction of the Planning Director
• Exercised: This position manages Building Program staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Development Administrator may not perform all duties listed within the job description but may manage contractual services, or future support staff depending on growth, for the duties outside of their specialty, certifications, or capacity.
• Provides leadership through planning, organizing, directing, and supervising all activities of the department to achieve goals within available resources related to the Building Program.
• Manages building inspection and permit operations to achieve goals within budgeted funds and available personnel.
• Coordinates the permit and inspection services of plan reviewers and inspectors contracted to provide overflow or specialty services.
• Calculates fees, including system development charges and construction excise tax, prior to the issuance of a permit. Ensures proper tracking and reporting of all fees and surcharge tax collected and submitted to the State.
• Develops new programs and procedures to comply with current laws or policies and to maximize the efficiency of the building function in concert with other departments and agencies involved in the development process. Specifically, the City’s Engineering and Planning Departments, and County Building Department.
• Reviews building plans and inspects permitted construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes and approved plans, unless contracted with the County Building Department or other outside agency to perform such work.
• Supervises and provides guidance to developers, contractors, and in-house staff. Proactively advises customers, when possible, to alert them to technical issues/problems.
• Coordinates with City staff, consultants, engineers, builders, developers, architects, and the public as necessary regarding building plans, inspection results, and code requirements. Attends pre-application and pre-construction meetings.
• Issues stop work orders and takes other appropriate action authorized as the Building Official, where construction is not permitted or contravenes issued permits or applicable codes.
• Coordinates activities with other department staff and other City and County departments that may be concerned, affected by, or tasked with evaluating building-related projects, typically including the Engineering, Planning, and Code Enforcement, and with other agencies.
• Maintains professional public relations with customers and is responsive to customer needs.
• Develops safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self, co-workers, and the general public.
• Will serve in the absence of the Planning Director providing direction of development services.
• Other duties as required to fulfill the primary responsibilities of the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of practices, principles, and procedures of the Oregon Structural Specialty Codes, and other codes and ordinances applicable to the area of assignment.
• Adept in assisting development navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Ability to establish customer-centric processes and procedures without compromising regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and ability to develop and administer permitting workflow and process improvement projects.
• Knowledge and experience in government development process including, land use, building permitting, engineering, right of way, or other facets of development review.
• Ability to work as a team member and to cultivate a team climate.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems.
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee multiple assignments and evaluate the work of others.
• Effective communication is a major skill and ability for this position. Must have the ability to listen, understand, and be understood by the customers, stakeholders, and peer group.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSING AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• A minimum of five years of demonstrated progressively responsible professional experience in local government development services and two years in a lead, supervisory capacity. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the following qualifications.
• An Associate’s degree or equivalent, with experience in building technologies, architecture, real estate, development services, project management, or engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of, or the ability to secure certification as a State of Oregon Building Official within 6 months of being hired.
MACHINERY, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
• General computer use, including Microsoft Suite programs, and database and computer-aided- design software; GIS/ARC View, SharePoint, standard drafting tools; motor vehicle; phone; mobile radio; and other office-related equipment such as a copy and fax machine.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites, or public works facilities; must be physically capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers, and various pieces of office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs in both field and office settings. The employee may be required to walk rough terrain and climb inclines at work sites. May also be exposed to conditions and hazards associated with construction sites and potentially hazardous materials and equipment, fumes, or vapors.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet and may range too loud when in the field.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The City of Hood River is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Hood River will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.