Deputy Planning & Development Director - Inspections Division
City of Phoenix
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Posted: 02-Oct-24
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: $123,802 - $146,640.00
Categories:
Civil Engineering
Years of Experience:
5 - 10
Internal Number: 54581
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Planning & Development Department is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Inspections Division. As Deputy Director, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all inspection activities to ensure compliance with city building, safety, and construction regulations. This role involves overseeing teams of inspectors and supervisors who conduct building inspections, review construction plans, and issue necessary permits. You will ensure that all inspections are conducted according to city codes and ordinances, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support safe and compliant development projects across the city.
This position operates with significant independence and reports directly to the Assistant Development Services Director. Strong leadership, a thorough understanding of inspection procedures, and technical expertise are essential to success in this role.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage inspection teams ensuring that all building and safety inspections comply with applicable City codes and regulations.
Supervise and train inspection staff, developing standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all inspections.
Coordinate inspections for a variety of construction projects, including residential, commercial, and public buildings.
Guide inspectors in resolving complex construction compliance issues and interpreting city regulations.
Review inspection reports and construction documents to verify adherence to city codes.
Collaborate with engineers, contractors, developers, and city staff to resolve inspection-related challenges and ensure projects meet safety standards.
Participate in the development of inspection policies, procedures, and codes to improve overall service delivery.
Conduct hearings and make decisions on requests for variances, interpretations, and use permits.
Represent the Inspections Division in public meetings, negotiations, and communications with the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and the general public.
Participate in the formulation of department-wide policies and contribute to achieving department goals and objectives.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes October 24, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
REFERENCE
Deputy Planning & Development Director - Inspections Division: Job ID# 55479
City of Phoenix was one of the first cities in the nation to adopt the council-manager form of government in 1913 through a public vote approving a new City Charter. Phoenix is also the largest city in the country with the council-manager form of government. Throughout its rapid growth, the City has had a long history of political and organizational stability, with three City Managers during the last 25 years. The City Council of the City of Phoenix consists of a Mayor elected at-large to a four-year term and eight Council Members elected by districts to four-year overlapping terms. The Mayor may serve two four-year terms, and Council Members may serve three consecutive four-year terms. City leaders are expected to be decision makers, problem solvers and innovators with strong interpersonal and communication skills. They are expected to be visionary, committed to high ethical standards, and should be passionate about making a difference.
