Permitting Manager Development Services

The City of Topekas Development Services division is seeking an experienced professional to join its team as its Permitting Manager. This position plays a vital leadership role in overseeing the daily operations of the Permit section by ensuring permit processes are efficient transparent and within legal and safety standards and regulations.

What youll do:

• Oversee operations of the Permit section including review and approval processes for permits issued by Development Services.
• Supervise evaluate and provide support to subordinate staff.
• Provide technical guidance and mediate the interpretation and application of building codes.
• Lead efforts to modernize and regularly update building and fire codes.

The ideal candidate:

• Is a collaborative leader with the ability to coach and motivate staff.
• Is highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and exercise sound judgment.
• Has excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Is knowledgeable about building regulations codes permit processes and development standards.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in architecture architectural engineering construction science or management urban studies planning public administration or related field.
  • With a Bachelors degree five years of professional experience in building construction project management program/policy development architectural design plan review or related field is required.
• Without a Bachelors degree a high school diploma or its equivalent is required with nine years of professional experience in building construction project management program/policy development architectural design plan review or related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license and city-insurable driving record.
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Annual Entry Salary: $79337 - $95514 depending on qualifications

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health/Dental/Prescription Insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System.
• Generous paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house fitness facility
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer