Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department Director

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• Evaluate and approve plans (construction documents) structural and energy performance calculations specifications and quality assurance manuals for manufactured homes recreational vehicles and modular housing units in accordance with the Federal Manufactured Home Act the Nebraska Modular Housing Unit Act (International Residential Code and National Electrical Code) and the Nebraska Recreational Vehicle Act (National Fire Protection Associations NFPA-A1192).
• Supervise and effectively manage staff and budget of the Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department.
• Deliver technical assistance in the areas of manufactured homes modular housing and recreational vehicle design to the public manufacturers local communities and other State and Federal Agencies.
• Work with the Commissioners and Executive Director to develop and implement appropriate policies programs and procedures related to the Department.
• Collaborate with Commission staff and the Commissioners to meet the policy and legislative objectives of the Commission.
• Represent the Commission on State and national committees deliver presentations prepare papers and reports concerning Commission challenges and activities.
• Perform inspections at consumers homes and at manufacturing facilities (in-state and out-of-state) as needed to insure conformance to the Federal Manufactured Home Act the Recreational Vehicles Act and the Modular Housing Act.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil engineering or Architecture. Experience and relevant certifications may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Strong management supervisory organizational and customer/consumer relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Registered professional civil engineer or architect in the State of Nebraska. Proficient with Microsoft Suite (excel word access and outlook)

Other: Valid drivers license required. Must be available for occasional statewide overnight travel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

The ideal candidate will possess strong management supervisory organizational and customer/consumer relations addition this individual will establish trust with the Commission Advisory board(s) and other stakeholders and train motivate and empower staff to accomplish statutory requirements and meet established goals.

Knowledge of: Building codes; construction industry; engineering theories principles and practices as they relate to engineering design and construction; design standards specifications and procedures required by the PSC; basic practices and terminology of computer operation; and mathematical concepts and formulae.

Skills: experience in building construction fields and quality assurance.

Ability to: Read interpret and evaluate engineering plans and specifications; organize analyze and evaluate available information and draw reasonable conclusions; communicate information clearly and concisely with manufacturers and governmental employees; learn and acquire the knowledge and experience relative to various certifications required by the work assigned; deal tactfully and effectively with diverse constituencies; work in a collaborative team environment; communicate with individuals and groups both orally and in writing; handle multiple tasks at one time; take initiative; and prioritize work; and work independently without supervision.

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