Job description

Department: MABCD
Pay: $3,329.35 bi-weekly
Work Schedule: 8am-5pm

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

The MABCD Assistant Director provides broad supervision and direction for construction inspection, plan review, and land use sections. This position acts as the chief consultant on matters of code interpretation and licensing, and is responsible for ensuring MABCD staff enforce compliance with County and State adopted codes, ordinances, and regulations. As well, this position manages and finalizes the development of code adoption and ordinance changes. As the Assistant Director, this position is responsible for appearing before elected bodies and community associations for MABCD-related business. This position also assists with developing and implementing the strategic plan, highlighting a positive and safe culture.

Oversees Building, Trades, Plan Review, and Land Use Sections and Associated Inspection Supervisors
Direct, mentor, discipline, and evaluate personnel involved in the activities of inspection, plan review, and land use to meet department KPIs and goals.
Work with internal and external partners to resolve issues with overlap of jurisdiction.
Oversee building inspection training programs to ensure staff is fully trained; ensure staff maintains required certifications.
Enforces policies and procedures to adhere to all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
Oversee budgeting and expenditures for the projection and prioritization of staff training and equipment.

Code Enforcement, Investigations, and Case Management
Oversee and perform inspections in the course of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with all applicable/adopted codes and safety standards ensuring construction follows approved plans and designs.
Serve as the subject matter expert with final decisions on code interpretation.
Resolve escalated issues from inspectors for final decision on code enforcement, including required legal intervention as necessary.
Provide direction to staff, customers, and governmental entities on complex code, technical and/or procedural issues.

Collaboration and Guidance
Serve as jurisdiction’s Certified Building Official and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator
Collaborate with internal and external departments, agencies and organizations (ex: Fire, Planning, Public Works, Legal, Builders’ Associations, State Fire Marshal, KDHE) on behalf of MABCD.
Recommend code changes, and advise on local and national trends and innovations in code.
Oversee weekly variance meetings with architects and contractors to resolve issues while maintaining code compliance and public safety.
Represent MABCD before the County Commission, City Council, and other governing authorities.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a four year college with at least 5 years of code enforcement experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience in building, planning, and/or land use disciplines.

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Hold a current Certified Building Official accreditation and have 9 or more years’ experience working in building, planning, and/or land use code enforcement, including or more 2 years of supervisory experience.

Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Current Certified Building Official (CBO) certification by ICC or must obtain within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in building architecture, building/fire science, or engineering (structural, trade or civil). Active International Code Council Certified Building Official. Active ICC Building Inspector Certification.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

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