Department:

Planning and Development Services

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Our Planning & Development Services Building Division has an opening for a Deputy Building Official to serve as the primary oversight of operations relating to Building Plans Review and Permitting. The ideal candidate has a minimum of four years of supervisory experience, exceptional customer service, and is an expert in building code administration and regulations.

The pay starts between $90,000.00 - $102,000.00 (may exceed based on experience) and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today and take the first step towards a lasting and stable career, known for work-life balance and its impact on the community.

About the Position

This is an advanced leadership and management role as the Deputy Building Official for Planning and Development Services – Building Division. This position will provide oversight and leadership over the Building Plans Review and Permitting areas of the Building Division. If selected you will have a high level of customer interaction, building and fostering a positive working relationship and maintaining an excellent customer service standard when interfacing with both internal and external customers. For more information, see below...

Plan, organize, and direct the activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in the compilation, analysis, interpretation, and enforcement of codes relating to building, electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, etc. 

Direct staff engaged in building plan review and permitting services for building infrastructure. 

Prepare and implement interpretations for implementation and enforcement of codes.

Confer with representatives of construction firms, developers, contractors, and/or architects to resolve issues, that are code or customer related. 

Research, interpret, identify, and recommend code changes, the adopted laws, Florida Building Code, and/or ordinances of the County. 

Administer core service and county policies and procedures.  

Resolve code disputes among various parties related to code and ordinance compliance. 

Promote and educate the community on the Florida Building Code.

Develop and maintain proactive, effective, and trustworthy working relationships with community partners, as well as other external and internal customers.

Work closely with the Building Official and Deputy Building Official who oversee the Licensing and Enforcement and Inspection units for any research and investigations of any potential code violations and ensure compliance with County and State Codes.

Collaborate with the Building Official and management to create and implement written procedures, policies, and programs budgeting, develop strategic goals and business plans, and organizational and administrative changes to promote effective and efficient operations. 

Lead and participate in the development of goals, policies, procedures, and programs, budget preparation, staff utilization plans, business plans, performance/strategic goals/measures, and other administrative/operational functions. 

Use goal setting, delegation, and effective communication to manage performance effectively; articulate performance expectations to staff and utilize performance management to ensure that staff are appropriately developed, promoted, utilized, appraised, and rewarded. 

Partner with Human Resources on employee relation issues; recommend and administer disciplinary actions.

Manage proactive assessments of fraud awareness, prevention, detection, and risk mitigation activities in area of responsibility.

Oversee financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits; review audit findings and ensure appropriate controls are established and implemented. 

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a specific field of endeavor -AND- Six (6) years of related work experience.

-OR- Master's degree from an accredited college or university -AND- Four (4) years of related work experience.

Four (4) or more years of supervisory experience.

Must have the Building Code Administration license as issued by the State of Florida Department of Business and Regulations (DBPR) -OR- have the ability to obtain a license within twelve (12) months of hire.

Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervisory experience in a building department for a local government.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, building construction, public administration, or related field.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move more than 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $102,000.00, may exceed based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

Benefits:

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. 

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