Building Director

Salary: $85,000-$100,000

Summary

This is an executive level position, which reports to the City Manager or his designee and is responsible for directing, administering and managing departmental activities and professional/technical employees engaged in providing interpretations and enforcement of the Miami City Code, Florida Building Code and related regulations subject to the powers vested in the Board of Rules and Appeals

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this classification exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment and must work effectively with appointed officials, co workers, outside contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public.

An incumbent in this classification is responsible for, but not limited to: developing and formulating policies and procedures, the departmental budget, and short and long-range plans; directing the administration and enforcement of all building codes and ordinances; providing assistance and guidance with the interpretation and enforcement of applicable building codes, zoning ordinances and other pertinent local, state and federal laws; establishing or recommending the establishment of service fees in accordance with applicable laws; resolving problems or citizens' complaints relating to the issuance of code violations and the interpretation of same; ensuring the training/retraining of technical personnel for the maintenance of applicable certification in their respective fields; attending City Commission, development, and related board meetings representing the department or the City on building issues; ensuring the preparation of records and reports; and performing related duties as required.

An employee in this classification must have extensive knowledge of modern building codes and regulations, FEMA, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), environmental regulations, and related laws and ordinances. In addition, must have extensive knowledge of the building and practices of building construction and inspections, types of building materials and methods, the Florida Building Code and other related laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

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