Permits and Development Mgr/Chief Bldg Official

Permits and Development Mgr/Chief Bldg Official Village of Oak Park Job Posting Feb. 21, 2025 Permits and Development Manager/Chief Building Official, Village of Oak Park, IL The Village of Oak Park , Illinois, is accepting applications to fill the Permits and Development Manager/Chief Building Official position. The Permits and Development Manager/Chief Building Official will be responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operation of the Permits and Development Manager, including plan review and building inspection; reviewing and recommending adoption of various building codes; managing contracts for external support; encouraging investment in the community through efficient and strategic building codes and internal processes; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Development Services as the Village's Chief Building Official and ADA Coordinator. The ideal applicant will be able to accomplish the items listed below: Assume full management responsibility for all Permits and Development Division services and activities including plan review and building inspection; recommend and administer policies and procedures. Manage the development and implementation of Permits and Development Manager goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. Establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly. Plan, direct and coordinate the Permits and Development Manager work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures. Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. Select, train, motivate and evaluate Permits and Development Manager personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Permits and Development Manager budget; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate. Explain, justify and defend Permits and Development Manager programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Provide staff support to the Director of Development Services; attend Village Board meetings as necessary; prepare and present staff reports. Organize and facilitate the Building Code Advisory Commission meetings; present updates to various building codes to the Village Board. Interpret and apply building codes; provide building code information to the public and contractors. Conduct field inspections of buildings, plumbing, electric, and HVAC as needed. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building codes. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen and contractors' inquiries and complaints. Encourage investment in the community while balancing the needs of economic vitality and development with building code updates and inspection processes. Manage the Permits and Development Manager to support the Development Services mission to enhance the quality of life in the Village of Oak Park. Direct staff and monitor activities related to construction sites, elevator maintenance and inspections, and public nuisances. Manage the CityView Permitting software program and others as necessary. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Monitor Division's MAP (Measure, Analyze, Perform) Performance indicators and report on progress to the Director of Development Services. Experience and Training Guidelines Three years of increasingly responsible experience in permit processing, including at least two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility AND training equivalent to or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering or a related field. Possession of or ability to obtain required certification and a valid driver's license. Supervisory Responsibilities The Permits and Development Manager/Chief Building Official will receive general administrative direction from the Director of Development Services. Compensation, Benefits, Experience and Training The compensation for this position is $98,126 - $142,283 with an anticipated hiring range of $120,204.50 +/-DOQ. This is an exempt, non-union position. Applicants can apply directly using the following link: For more information about this Permits and Development Manager / Chief Building Official position or to apply, visit: Submit applications and resumes by mail to Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL, 60302; or by e-mail to The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including a retirement plan, deferred compensation program, social security, medical, dental, vision & life insurance, flexible spending accounts, vacation and sick leave. Applications will be accepted until filled. The Village of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01