Deputy Building Codes Administrator

Deputy Building Codes Administrator

Job ID: 106987
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $103,653.15 - $139,931.99

Hourly Pay Range: $49.833247 - $67.274996

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits

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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about ensuring building safety and creating a vibrant built environment?
• Do you have strong administrative and program management skills and want to put them to use in leading a dynamic program?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships and relationships?
• Are you a manager who empowers staff and fosters a collaborative environment within high performing teams?
• Do you value leading with equity and making equity a core mission of your work?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?
• Are you a leader who embraces and promotes change, excels at managing change, and views it as an opportunity for creative approach to any evolving situations as a result of change?

If you answered YES to the questions above, please read on!

Clackamas County's Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and customer service focused individual to be our next Deputy Building Codes Administrator. If selected for this position, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and staff of the building codes functions, such as permitting, plan review, inspection service, code enforcement, and septic/onsite wastewater.

In this role, you will be instrumental in providing policy direction for the Building Codes Program as well as serve as a subject matter expert providing technical guidance in the structural/mechanical, code enforcement, electrical and plumbing sections of the program. Another critical component in this role is to serve as the County's Building Official in the absence of the Building Codes Administrator.

As a Deputy Building Codes Administrator, you will demonstrate inclusive leadership, creativity, big-picture thinking, flexibility, and a strong ability to accomplish our important work through effective communication. Additionally, in this role you will collaborate with staff and stakeholders on a variety of complex issues as well as embrace challenges and know how to navigate and lead change that encompasses creativity.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in Building Codes administration by working together to deliver high quality service to our customers. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community, as well as understands the value a community places on safe buildings and structures, and how our Building Codes team satisfies this demand. To that end, we are searching for an individual, who is motivated to promote and foster a collaborative, partnership-focused environment for a highly functional team with a strong focus on core values and innovative solutions, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to maintain, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of five (5) years of code administration experience
• A minimum of two (2) years of staff supervision experience (Supervisory experience is defined as/includes providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, training, coaching, maintaining confidentiality related to personnel records and issues, as well as performance evaluation and taking corrective action when needed.)
• Experience in positions that required strong leadership skills, including leading with a core value of equity and building and fostering a collaborative environment and high performing teams
• Experience with budget development, implementation, administration and management

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Building code administration experience within Oregon or other Western States
• State of Oregon or International Code Council (ICC) certifications for permit tech, plan review, inspection, and/or fire and life safety
• Experience writing for various audiences including the public and policymakers
• Experience overseeing a complex or multi-divisional department
• Experience supervising other managers
• Experience working in a unionized environment including labor relations procedures and collective bargaining practices
• Experience working with code enforcement programs
• Experience collaborating with human resources partners on recruitment, selection and hiring processes, including managing the interview process and onboarding staff

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Post-employment Requirements:

• Within 30 days of hire:
  • Oregon Inspector Certification (OIC)
• Within six (6) months of hire:
  • State of Oregon Building Official Certification (BO)
  • Complete the Oregon State Building Codes Division Building Official Certification course, covering administration and enforcement of the Oregon Building Codes

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION | We are searching for someone who:

• Has a collaborative, inclusive, and trusting management style
• Can effectively communicate complex and technical information to individuals with various levels of technical knowledge
• Is a leader who supports, empowers, and listens to staff
• Possess cultural awareness, leads with equity, and guides the team to make this a core mission of the work
• Can embrace discomfort and has strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Champions technology and innovation and collaborates with staff to build the future
• Breaks down silos and promotes positive working relationships, both within the department and the County
• Supports and encourages staff development
• Supports and models for staff a work/life balance
• Works well in a political environment and can interface between staff and political entities
• Fosters a fun team environment

TYPICAL TASKS

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Deputy Building Codes Administrator.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department's business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration and dog services. The county's urban renewal programs also report to DTD.

Learn more about the divisions in DTD

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

Building Codes helps make a safe and vibrant built environment by providing permitting, plan review and inspection services. Learn more about the Building Codes Program

Code Enforcement provides code education, resolution and enforcement services to those who live in, work in and visit Clackamas County so they can experience a healthy, safe and livable community. Learn more about the Code Enforcement Program

Septic and Onsite Wastewater promotes public health and protects groundwater through regulation of the installation, repair and maintenance of septic systems for homes and businesses not served by community sewer systems. Learn more about the Septic and Onsite Wastewater Program


APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.


RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Victoria Vysotskiy, Recruiter
Vvysotskiy@clackamas.us


To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=106987&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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