The City of Franklin is hiring
Director of Building and Neighborhood Services
Position Summary:
Under limited supervision, leads and manages the Building and Neighborhood Services Department; a large multi-disciplinary team with specialized and technical knowledge that helps facilitate approximately $500 million of private investment annually in community development. The most critical and time-consuming responsibilities include policy implementation, development of programs, service delivery, and resource management. Primary responsibilities of the Building and Neighborhood Services Department include processing building permit applications, performing public and private site plan development and building/structure plan review, coordinating building, zoning, and property maintenance inspections, flood plain management, sign administration, and investigating and addressing various complaints regarding building safety, use of property, zoning, and property maintenance. The Department is also responsible for administration and management of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
The required knowledge, skill, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of a Bachelor's and preferably a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; plus, at least seven (7) years related experience of which three (3) would have been in a supervisory capacity. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Certifications:
Specific certifications are not required, but any of the following indicate preparedness for the position:
- International Code Council Certifications in building or trade inspections, or zoning and property maintenance inspections.
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
- Registered Architect License.
- Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCEcD) designation.
Link: Application