Who: City of Portland, Oregon Bureau of Development Services
What: Development Supervisors (2 positions available) will lead the teams that not only are the first point of contact in the Development Services Center, these teams perform the work which knits the permit review process from start to finish. Ideal candidates are seeking purposeful work, and are interested in sharing their talents to not just lead our teams, but support them and all stakeholders in enhancing Bureau of Development Services processes. These supervisors will be change agents within the Bureau, identifying trends within the industry and developing appropriate permit processing responses, as well as being a front-line implementer of the Bureau Technology initiative – Portland Online Permitting System. This position participates in the Bureau Leadership Team, collaborates with other program supervisors and division managers on the development of Bureau policies and procedures; promotes equitable delivery of services.
Qualifications:
• 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.
• A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package & $6,564-$8,821/month.
Find the job description and application process guidelines here.
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