Portland, OR
The City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services is recruiting for a Development Supervisor II
SALARY: $6,357.00 - $8,545.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 02/01/2016
CLOSING DATE: 02/15/2016 04:30 PM
TO APPLY: Go to www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
Applications for this position will be accepted on-line until 75 applications have been received, but will close no later than Monday, February 15, 2016 at 4:30PM.
Applications received after the 75 application limit has been reached will not be included in this recruitment process.
THE POSITION:
The Development Supervisor II manages and participates in programs and projects that have a significant effect on the review, evaluation and issuance of building permits and/or development proposals in the City of Portland. The current open position will be one of two supervisors providing overall leadership, supervision and direction in the Permitting Services Section. Generally, these positions are responsible for preparing budget proposals that will support meeting program goals and priorities with adequate staffing levels, developing and implementing staff training efforts, and managing employee performance and professional development plans. They will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, and well as being a front line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative (ITAP).
Day to day shared responsibilities include working directly with customers to resolve service level questions and issues, consistently applying municipal policies, codes and permitting rules, and planning, directing and evaluating the work of technical staff. Work requires program management expertise and the ability to integrate multiple interests and stakeholders in achieving successful program results. Assignments are general and of a continuing nature, requiring the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning and coordinating the work with that of other units, bureaus and external agencies
This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; and, promotes equitable delivery of services and creates a positive employee workplace. The current vacancy is in the Permitting Services Section. For questions about the position contact Andy Peterson, (503) 823-7883. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
TO QUALIFY:
The following qualifications are required for this position:
- Knowledge of engineering, building and construction principles, practices, codes, standards and laws applicable to the area of specialization.
- Knowledge of federal, state and city laws, codes, standards, policies, and permit processing rules as related to assigned functions and programs; knowledge/understanding of finance and budgeting strategies;
- Ability to review and interpret permit documents, development and construction documents, codes, ordinances, regulations and other complex technical documents, and communicate information clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to interact effectively, define issues, analyze problems, engage in problem solving and team building, and partner with citizens, community groups, developers, construction supervisors, bureau management, employees of other City bureaus and development professionals.
- Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment; To plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of professional and technical subordinates.
- Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply complex City rules regarding permit related policies, procedures, laws and regulations regarding permitting activities.
- Ability to train others in work processes and procedures, while serving in the role of change agent as new programs and processes are developed and implemented.