Chief Development Official

Chief Development Official

Salary

$44.89 - $49.77 Hourly

Location

City Hall

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

26-00044B

Department

Office of the Mayor

Opening Date

07/10/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Exempt

Job Level

34

• Description
• Benefits

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Administers, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the divisional activities relative to the enforcement of safety, zoning, housing, construction, environmental improvement, plan review and other codes and ordinance enforcement. Assists with the development of goals and objectives of the division; performs related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the planning, developing and implementing of division policies related to various issues, programs and duties.
• Is responsible for the administration of the division and supervision of divisional staff including organizing workflow and assigning general duties.
• Establishes inspection techniques.
• Responsible for staff training implementation and development.
• Prepares annual report and monthly activity reports.
• Examines complex project plans and specifications that are subject to permit issuance.
• Interprets codes for professional designers and others; Furnishes varied technical construction code information to other City administrators and citizens.
• Reviews and updates construction codes, ordinances, and related legal material.
• Takes an active part in the code-change process on local, state and national level.
• Inspects buildings for code compliance and hazards and takes necessary corrective measures.
• Acts as secretary and technical advisor to various boards; primary among these is the Building Board of Appeals.
• Reviews and implements legislation relating to safety, construction, zoning and other matters relative to activities of the division.
• Directs the enforcement of related state and federal laws are required.
• Makes recommendations to the Director of Community and Neighborhood Services and others in divisional personnel activities related to the selection, training, evaluation, and discipline of the same.
• Responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the annual division budget.
• Carries out all other duties as assigned by the Director of Community and Neighborhood Services.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related area; or a combination of education and experience in the construction field.
• Five (5) years of full-time paid work experience in the construction field.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the area of Inspection services.
• Knowledge of construction codes, pertinent city ordinances and codes, state regulations and federal laws.
• Skill in planning, directing and administering Inspection programs and systems.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labor unions and the general public.
• Ability to function under pressure in diverse and stressful situations.
• Ability to exercise individual judgement and discretion.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):

• Employee must be registered as a Building Official (Act 54) within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License at the time of appointment.
• Employee may be required to provide their own transportation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows: Exempt - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

Employer City of Flint

Address City of Flint

1101 S. Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan, 48502

Phone 810-766-7280

Website https://www.cityofflint.com/