Building Official / Zoning Administrator
City of Toppenish - Building Official / Zoning Administrator
$5,284-$6,605/month. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
General Summary
Direct and manage the planning and building-safety operations of the city. Perform a variety of services related to planning, development, and building. Review building plans, issue building permits and perform inspections in accordance with applicable laws and zoning regulations. Interpret and explain the municipal code, building, plumbing, mechanical and other related codes/laws to customers. Coordinate building and zoning activities with other City departments.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities of the Position
- Responsible for the management and operation of two distinct City activities including budget and program planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Coordinate zoning, land-use, and building activities with other city departments.
- Supervise assigned personnel or contracted services.
- Provide recommendations and participate in development of new policies, procedures, and ordinances to remain in compliance with regulatory agencies and protect the health and welfare of the public.
- Maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with homeowners, property owners, business owners, contractors, architects, engineers and other while enforcing various codes and regulations with areas of responsibility.
- Attend both day and evening meetings and public hearings.
- Manage and direct emergency building damage assessment inspections as part of the City’s Emergency Management Plan. Serve as Flood Damage Prevention Administrator.
- Represent the City to community groups, City task forces, committees, boards and outside agencies as assigned by the City Manager.
- Actively support the vision, mission, values and goals of the City.
- Develop and recommend ordinance, policy, procedure or process changes for the effective management of assigned functions.
- Accurately analyze complex issues in high pressure situations, make effective decisions and adopt effective courses of action.
- Demonstrate positive and effective interaction and communication with individuals of diverse occupational and social-economic-ethnic backgrounds.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Prepare and present clear and concise plans, reports and recommendations.
- Work effectively on several projects concurrently.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints and requests for information.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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