III(E) Approval of Revised Job Description Resolution No. 2002-10 Agenda 7-16-2002
Item III E
"CENTER OF GOOD LIVING-PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" MAYOR•COMMISSIONER
(lame S. SCOTT VANDERGRIFT
°� rimoCITY OF OCOEE COMMISSIONERS
DANNY HOWELL
a 150 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE SCOTT ANDERSON
�4„ 6 OCOEE, FLORIDA 34761-2258 RUSTY JOHNSON
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Of G000 CITY MANAGER
JIM GLEASON
MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Commission
FROM: Fran Diedrich, Human Resources Director
DATE: July 16, 2002
SUBJECT: Revised Job Description
Attached is a revised job description for the position of Building and Zoning Official.
Changes include updates to the description based on revisions to State laws, the City's
organization, and internal relationships.
Changes are recommended so the City may become more competitive in its recruitment
of qualified candidates and will require changing the pay grade from Grade 23
($50,396.32 - $79,215.76) to Grade 22 ($47,996.52 - $75,443.16).
We are recommending approval of the revised job description and pay grade for the
position of Building and Zoning Official.
Attachments
c. Jim Gleason, City Manager
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BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL
MAJOR FUNCTION
This is administrative work directing the activities of the
Building Protective Inspections Department . The incumbent
develops and executes programs with considerable technical
independence according to accepted principles and in conformity
with the general policies prescribed by the Florida Building Code,
various special boards and City Codes and Regulations . Work is
performed under the general direction of the City Manager and is
reviewed through conferences, reports, and by results obtained.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Directs and supervises the overall activities of the department .
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of
subordinates . Composes correspondence relating to the enforcement
of Building and Zoning Regulations . Interprets and enforces the
Standard Florida Building Code and the City of Ocoee Zoning
Regulations. Certifies the issuance of all building permits and
occupational licenses . Confers with other City officials on
interdepartmental matters. Keeps informed of all new materials
and new construction methods . Prepares budgetary estimates and
performs all related work for the Building Protective Inspection
Division Department . Prepares and recommends amendments and
revisions to the municipal codes relating to the department . Makes
routine inspections throughout the City of Ocoee for conformance
to safety and the Standard Florida Building Code and signs
ordinances . May present speeches on building safety and building
regulations to civic and professional organizations. Responds to
complaints directed to the Building Protective Inspection Division
Department . Conducts performance evaluations and recommends
approval or disapproval of merit increases .
Performs other assigned duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
Thorough knowledge of modern construction methods, practices,
materials, and equipment as applied to approval of plans and
specifications and the inspection of buildings and structures.
Thorough knowledge of the City Charter, City Ordinances, State
Statutes, Florida Building Code and the Rules and Regulations
pursuant thereto affecting the operations and function of the
Building Protective Inspection Division Department . Thorough
knowledge of building, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air
conditioning inspection. Considerable knowledge of legal problems
and procedures involved in the prosecution of persons violating
Adopted 7-02-91
Revised 7-16-02
BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills - Continued
the laws administered by the Building and Zoning Protective
Inspections Department and of the legal problems involved in the
writing of ordinances. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with peers, subordinates,
contractors, general public, public officials, and to enforce
building and zoning regulations with firmness and tact . Ability
to apply the principles and practices of organization, personnel,
and financial management of the operation of a municipal
department . Ability to speak effectively in public. Ability to
compose correspondence and perform other administrative tasks .
Minimum Training and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with
a degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction
or a related field and ten years of experience as an inspector,
contractor, or superintendent of construction or any combination
of these, five years of which shall have been in a responsible
management position; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience .
Necessary Special Requirements
Certification as a Building Official Code Administrator through a
rccognizcd ccrtification program the State of Florida Department
of Business and Professional Regulation or shall become certified
within one y ar six months after date of employment . Possession
of an acceptable Florida Driver' s License.
Adopted 7-02-91
Revised 7-16-02
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND TITLES; REVISING THE JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR THE POSITION OF BUILDING AND ZONING OFFICIAL;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee has previously approved
and adopted a job description under the following title for employment position in the City of
Building and Zoning Official, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to change the job description of the
employment position set forth in the preceding paragraph.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE: The City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida has the
authority to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of
Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION TWO: Amendment of Certain Existing Job Description The City
Commission hereby amends the certain existing job description and/or titles previously
approved by the City Commission, the amended job description being as set forth in Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
SECTION THREE: Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts thereof in conflict
with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of any conflict.
SECTION FOUR: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
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competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
SECTION FIVE: Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2002.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Jean Grafton, City Clerk S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA. COMMISSION AT A MEETING
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND HELD ON THE ABOVE DATE
LEGALITY THIS DAY OF UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
, 2002.
FOLEY & LARDNER
By:
City Attorney
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