Director Of Inspectional Services

Director Of Inspectional Services

The Director of Inspectional Services supervises building, plumbing/gas, electrical, board of health, and weights and measures inspectors to enforce all laws and regulations pertaining to building construction and health in the City of Somerville. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. This position is subject to 24-hour call. Essential Functions The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Manages and coordinates a multi-disciplinary staff organized into the following divisions: Building, Health, and Weights and Measures. Responsible for creating and implementing all department policies and procedures. Evaluates and makes executive decisions regarding the department’s budget. Prepares and administers the department’s annual operating budget. Interprets building and zoning questions. Reports to the Mayor on all public health and safety code enforcement issues related to inspectional services. Leads the Neighborhood Impact Team, which addresses problem properties. Meets with business owners, residents, elected officials, developers, and contractors to discuss projects or concerns. Advocates and presents proposals on behalf of the department and the Mayor before the City Council, other government officials, and citizen groups. Coordinates the department’s use of CitizenServe, the City’s licensing and permitting software.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with 10+ years of related work experience in municipal government or inspectional services/code enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Special Requirements: Construction Supervisor’s License Certified as a Building Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of 780 CMR R7 and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ State Board of Building Regulations and Standards preferred; or ability and interest to secure said certification as a Building Commissioner. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill Knowledge: Working knowledge of department practices and services and specifically the City of Somerville Ordinances including building, zoning, subdivision, plumbing/gas, mechanical, electrical; working knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction and inspection; knowledge of principles and policies of personnel management and supervision; knowledge of the City’s geography, related agencies and surrounding jurisdictions. Knowledge of health/sanitary and housing code enforcement best practices is preferred, with working knowledge of related City of Somerville Ordinances and Board of Health regulations.