Position Title:Building Services ManagerJob Description:We are looking for a Building Services Manager to perform work under the general guidance of the Building Official. Work assignments are very broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence. The Building Services Manager supervises and coordinates the activities and training of all personnel assigned to his/her division workgroup. Serves as a technical consultant to employees in solving difficult assignments and advises the development community and general public of code changes, code interpretations and code development and ordinance changes.Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.TYPICAL DUTIES:
Participates as a senior management member in the formulation of division policies, goals and objectives, and in the establishment and updating of strategic planning. Presents the division’s policies and positions in meetings, negotiations and communications with the public, citizen and industry groups, Mayor and City Council members, the media and other public forums within assigned areas of authority.
Provides administrative direction to workgroups and management of activities in their assigned areas. Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel for compliance with standard operating procedures and division objectives. Resolves work procedure problems and questions presented by subordinate level employees.
Comprehends and makes inferences from written material regarding area of assignment. Takes lead in preparing the division budget by analyzing the personnel and equipment needs of assigned area. Coordinates and works with other managers of City services on matters affecting areas of responsibility and Citywide processes.
Communicates with the general public, other City employees, City process improvement teams, vendors, management, contractors, public officials, architects, engineers, and other development related personnel to explain the applicable City regulations and policies. Prepares written documents, Council reports, studies, letters, memos and special agreements with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation and grammar in order to define and express City objectives, findings, recommendations, procedures, policies and goals.
Confers with engineers, developers, architects, attorneys, property owners, consultants, a variety of agencies and the general public in acquiring information, coordinating division matters, and providing information regarding area of assignment.
Assesses and assigns priorities to problems and work assignments when confronted with several pressing demands at one time. Participates in code development with appropriate agencies and jurisdictions; identifies and facilitates formal and informal review/appeal processes for disputed requirements.
Identifies process delays and demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and decrease turnaround times; makes recommendations from investigation and analysis of building conditions, construction and code violations regarding property status.
Resolves complex construction code interpretations related to field inspection decisions.
Directs and coordinates the activities of assigned work group or groups within the Building Services Division responsible for the enforcement of construction or development regulations. Oversight responsibility may include plan review, field inspections, and/or the Development Review Team.
Develops and maintains a current knowledge of the policies, procedures, and standards of the assigned area. Directs, oversees and participates in the development of a workgroup plan, assigning work activities and projects, monitoring workflow, and reviewing and evaluating work products. May supervise professional engineers, architects and/or supervisors working in various sections that are responsible for inspecting buildings, reviewing plans, and/or issuing construction permits.
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Public or Business Administration or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Extensive (8+ years) work experience related to the program. At least three years of proven leadership and successful supervision experience. Education and experience may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.
Ability to coordinate the work of others and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to conduct and participate in group decision‑making, perform budgetary analysis, and provide guidance and direction to both internal and external program participants.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Comfortable working conditions, handling light weight, intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Occasional exposure to hazards associated with construction site visits including exposure to multiple-story elevations, cramped quarters, temporary stairs and planks, temperature extremes, dust, noise, power equipment and vehicular traffic.
Considerable exposure to stressful situations.
Non-traditional working hours which may include evenings and weekends.
Visit development or construction sites. Moves plans (maximum weight 40 pounds) distances of up to 60 feet to review and file. Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a personal computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator and based on job assignment may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.POSITION TYPEFull-TimePOSITION SALARY RANGE$77,313.60/yr. - $105,560.00/yr.DEPARTMENTCommunity and NeighborhoodsFull Time/Part Time:Full timeScheduled Hours:40Don't see your interests, but would still like to apply? Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future. We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.
