Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department Director

About the role

The Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department provides regulatory oversight of the production and sale of manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and modular housing units that are constructed and/or sold in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve plans (construction documents), structural and energy performance calculations, specifications and quality assurance manuals for manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and modular housing units in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Act, the Nebraska Modular Housing Unit Act (International Residential Code and National Electrical Code), and the Nebraska Recreational Vehicle Act (National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA-A1192).
• Supervise and effectively manage staff and budget of the Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department.
• Deliver technical assistance in the areas of manufactured homes, modular housing, and recreational vehicle design to the public, manufacturers, local communities and other State and Federal Agencies.
• Work with the Commissioners and Executive Director to develop and implement appropriate policies, programs, and procedures related to the Department.
• Collaborate with Commission staff and the Commissioners to meet the policy and legislative objectives of the Commission.
• Represent the Commission on State and national committees, deliver presentations, prepare papers and reports concerning Commission challenges and activities.
• Perform inspections at consumers' homes and at manufacturing facilities (in-state and out-of-state) as needed to insure conformance to the Federal Manufactured Home Act, the Recreational Vehicles Act, and the Modular Housing Act.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil engineering or Architecture. Experience and relevant certifications may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Strong management, supervisory, organizational and customer/consumer relations skills.
• Preferred Qualifications: Registered professional civil engineer or architect in the State of Nebraska. Proficient with Microsoft Suite (excel, word, access, and outlook)
• Other: Valid driver’s license required. Must be available for occasional statewide overnight travel.

Skills

• Experience in building construction fields and quality assurance.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.