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026-22 - Ordinance - New Employee PositionsDocuSign Envelope ID: A570336F-C6138-41D1-131323-67EE6682098A ORDINANCE NO.026-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, TO AUTHORIZE NEW EMPLOYEE POSITIONS OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND PLANS EXAMINER/BUILDING INSPECTOR II AND ESTABLISHING GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PUBLICATION; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard continues to see substantial growth and development; and WHEREAS, the City has been utilizing outside contractors to manage the volume of work; om WHEREAS, the City has determined that a reorganization of the Community Development Department is desired to increase efficiency and best serve the public; and WHEREAS, the City has identified specific tasks and projects that could be assigned to a newly created position; and WHEREAS, the 2021-2022 budget amendment, adopted on June 28, 2022, contains the addition of the newly created position of Deputy Director Community Development and sets the rate of pay; and WHEREAS, the 2021-2022 budget amendment adopted on June 28, 2022, contains the addition of the newly created position of Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II and sets the rate of pay; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 008-20 delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and amend job descriptions provided they are consistent with the general qualification and duties assigned by the council; and WHEREAS, a statement of the general qualifications and duties of the two new positions is attached hereto as Appendix A, and incorporated herein by reference; now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: DocuSign Envelope ID: A570336F-C6138-41 D1-BB23-B7EEB682098A Ordinance No. 026-22 Page 2 of 4 SECTION 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Deputy Director Community Development with qualifications and duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II with qualifications and duties as generally provided for in Appendix A. SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary consisting of the title. SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect five days after publication or July 17, 2022, whichever is later, as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 28th day of June 2022. ATTEST: FDocuSigned by: va�n (MAUL Brandy Wal ace, MMC, City Clerk A YgQ AS TO FORM: Charlotte A. Archer, City Attorney PUBLISHED: July 1, 2022 EFFECTIVE DATE: July 17, 2022 DocuSigned by: �ol�c,v% (�lnra�aln,iltiiti. Robert Putaansuu, Mayor SPONS Y6n Clauson, Councilmember wt7.2 0 _SEAI.I LP MBER,;�� DocuSign Envelope ID: A570336F-C6138-41D1-131323-67EE6682098A Appendix A Proposed New Positions As of 07/17/2022 Position Deputy Director Community Development Department Community Development Mayor Job Function and Purpose Under the direction of the Director, this position is responsible for administering the building and fire codes, code enforcement and parking enforcement functions of the department. Serve as the City's Building Official and Fire Code Official with responsibility for day-to-day operations related to the administration and enforcement of the City's building, fire and construction codes. Supervises, manages, conducts and coordinates plan review, code enforcement, and inspection activities. Provides interpretations on the application of code provisions related to materials, designs and methods. May be asked to serve as Community Development Director in the absence of the Director. General Function Provide leadership and supervision over the building and enforcement activities of the department. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for the professional, technical and support staff engaged in permit administration, inspection and all levels of building and fire code administration. Ensure compliance of construction projects with adopted code requirements. Review and recommend changes/additions to City building code. Perform various administrative functions including technical report preparation and supervise, evaluate and train assigned personnel. Minimum Qualifications Include* High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in construction code or fire code administration and plan review or closely related field, including at least two (2) years' experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Municipal experience is preferred. College -level or trade school coursework in architecture, building technology, engineering or closely related field is preferred. Experience in building design or construction is preferred. Possess and maintain the International Code Council (ICC) Building Official, Plans Examiner and Fire Marshal certifications. Must possess a valid Washington state driver's license and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Certifications as a Building Inspector, Mechanical Inspector and Plumbing Inspector are preferred. Ordinance 008-20 delegates authority to the Mayor to establish and amend job description as needed provided they are consistent with general qualifications and duties assigned by the City Council at the time the position is created by Council. DocuSign Envelope ID: A570336F-C6138-41D1-131323-67EE6682098A Appendix A Page 2 Position Plans Examiner/Buildin Inspector II Department Community Development Major Job Function and Purpose Under the direction of the Deputy Director Community Development examine and review building construction plans to determine compliance with code requirements. May assist with and fill in for the Building Inspector I to inspect construction sites to ensure compliance to applicable ordinances, regulations, and safety standards. General Function The Plans Examiner/Building Inspector II performs a variety of duties related to residential and commercial development including plan check and review of proposed projects, interpretation of applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and environmental codes. Provides explanations and guidance regarding applicable codes to customers, citizens, City staff and other interested parties. Minimum Qualifications Include* High School diploma or GED is required. Four (4) years of experience in construction, building inspection, plan review, or code enforcement is required. Valid WA Driver's License is required with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier. Preferred qualifications include previous experience in municipal government and ICC certification as either a Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, or Plans Examiner. * All position descriptions allow the hiring manager to consider any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities.