Building Division Manager

Position Summary

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking a Building Division Manager in Community Development. Position Summary: Under the general direction of the Director of Community Development, the Building Division Manager is responsible for the building permit and inspection process within the Village. This includes ensuring all structures within the Village are built or modified in compliance with Village codes and ordinances. The Manager role also oversees the related permit inspection process and performs plans reviews. Additionally, the role also manages flood plain management and flood prevention processes for the Village, in coordination with the Village Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Village’s building permit process to assure adherence to mandated building and zoning requirements
• Conduct and/or oversee the inspection of building construction including occupancy permits
• After hours inspections may be required for damaged structures or in emergencies
• Advises Director of Community Development on enforcement of building, fire, life safety, environmental health codes and housing neighborhood preservation
• Conduct permit and plan reviews for permits not handled by front line staff
• Manage flood plain management and flood prevention processes for the Village, in coordination with the Village Engineer
• Administer the Village’s participation in the national Building Code Effectiveness Grading (BCEGS) program and ensure standards and compliance are upheld
• Collaborate with the Code Manager on complex code & property maintenance violations
• Manage occasional high-level code cases and corresponding notices and citations
• Ensure that building permit & inspection records are maintained and that relevant codes and ordinances remain up to date
• Attend seminars, training programs, conferences and other related events to maintain individual knowledge and skills in order to grow value to the organization and carry out all duties of the position
• Annually review the emergency operations plan (EOP) and ensure the Department is prepared for its responsibilities

Qualifications

• Three-Five (3-5) years of increasing responsibility in construction, managing the building permit process, or performing municipal residential and commercial plan reviews and inspections
• At least two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility
• Equivalent to an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field
• ICC Residential Building Inspector & Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector certifications
• If not currently certified, shall obtain within 6 months of hiring
• Other certifications are a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, construction principles, and safe work methods on construction sites
• Knowledge of municipal zoning regulations & legal aspects of municipal code enforcement
• General understanding of flood prevention management & practices

Pay

SALARY: $79,144 to $119,329 commensurate with experience. Anticipated hiring range is $85,000-$105,000.