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Minimum Qualifications Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of related technical or professional experience. The Plans Examiner Supervisor position requires a minimum of one (1) year of the related experience involved supervisory or lead experience, or completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Licenses or Certifications: Plans Examiner Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a Plans Examiner C plus an additional certification in a related field by ICC , IAPMO , AICP , NFPA or other recognized authority; or a Master State issued license with one (1) State issued license endorsement. An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official ( CBO ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or an active Engineer-In-Training ( EIT ) who has passed the Texas Board of Professional Engineers ( TBPE ) principles and practices examination for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor positions. An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners ( AICP ) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor position. Notes to Applicants The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. DSD is seeking a self-motivated leader to help create a positive work culture for the Expedited Building Plan Review team. This position, under managerial supervision, supervises staff performing the review, examination and interpretation of building plans to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, policies and precedents for commercial, single-family, two-family, and multi-family development. This position is also responsible for coordinating with partnering divisions and departments that are part of the Expedited Plan Review team including DSD Tree Review work group, Austin Fire Department, Austin Water Utility for Industrial Waste review, and Austin Public Health review. The work requires the technical expertise necessary to perform building code review of plans, including comprehensive knowledge of code requirements and their practical applications to building designs and public safety requirements. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click HERE for more information. Employment Application : Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities. Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills/abilities. Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted. Post Interview Verification : If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran's preference. THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . Pay Range $33.05 - $42.14 Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Limited telework opportunities may exist. Job Close Date 10/12/2023 Type of Posting External Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 - PDC Preferred Qualifications Proven work experience in a supervisory role with ability to train employees when needed Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments Experience with customer service and conflict resolution Ability to motivate team members and to create strategies to boost productivity Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Manage the review of complex technical code issues relating to building, zoning (residential), mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and energy codes, update and maintain program records and generate monthly performance data for programs. Organize, call and chair meetings dealing with issues affecting special projects, and develop and administer new programs such as Registered Industrial Plant and Special Inspections. Consult with contractors, engineers, architects and other City staff to identify and resolve issues and problems, and designate projects for Special Inspections program. Develop and implement specific strategies for achieving department's goals and objectives as they affect special projects, and communicate with engineer, owner, general contractor, and testing lab to resolve Special Inspections problems. Interact with and advise inspectors concerning unusual projects and alternative methods and approve alternate methods of code compliance and mediate code related problems with customers and Plans Examiners. Track plans and review history of buildings. Prepare rejection comment lists. Develops code amendment language for ordinances adopting related codes, and coordinate work of Plans Examiners on overlapping code issues and coordinate with other programs or divisions for problem resolution Answer code related questions from customers, City management and other divisions, and speak to public groups on code issues Coordinate with other divisions for planning, zoning, environmental protection and inspections. Provide field inspection assistance for Special Inspections problem resolution. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Leads and trains plans examiner staff. The Plans Examiner Supervisor has supervisory responsibility including employee development and evaluation of employee performance using the City of Austin SSPR process. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge in the use of building codes and related state and local regulations with regard to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes. Certain positions require recognized expertise in zoning regulations and the ability to research the City of Austin's zoning regulations. Knowledge expertise in the terminology and techniques for one or more of the following professional disciplines: Architecture; Civil, Environmental, Structural, Architectural, Plumbing, Mechanical and/or Electrical Services or Engineering; Zoning aspects of land planning. Knowledge of architectural and engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of construction practices. Knowledge of architectural drawing practices, symbols and abbreviations. Knowledge of leadership and management principles. Knowledge of various phases of the plans review and inspections processes. Skill in reading and interpreting complex architectural and engineering plans and specifications, including shop drawings. Skill in the use of common computer software programs, including productivity software, computer aided design software, and data entry for databases. Skill in performing complex analyses including skill in interpreting code provisions in order to determine compliance with or deviation from applicable codes, including the analysis of alternate methods of compliance or performance based designs. Skill in communicating code requirements orally and in writing to city plan review and inspections staff, architects, contractors, developers and the general public Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other employees, customers and the general public. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to communicate with and provide direction to peers and assigned personnel. Ability to maintain records. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1. The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * The minimum qualifications of this position are Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture or other field related to design or construction and four (4) years of related technical or professional experience. The Plans Examiner Supervisor position requires a minimum of one (1) year of the related experience involved supervisory or lead experience, or completion of formal training in basic supervisory skills. One (1) additional year of relevant work experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No * Plans Examiner Supervisor shall meet the requirements of a Plans Examiner C plus an additional certification in a related field by ICC, IAPMO, AICP, NFPA or other recognized authority; or a Master State issued license with one (1) State issued license endorsement. An employee who is certified by ICC or other recognized authority as a Certified Building Official (CBO) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered professional engineer (PE) or an active Engineer-In-Training (EIT) who has passed the Texas Board of Professional Engineers (TBPE) principles and practices examination for a related discipline shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for the Plans Examiner Supervisor position. An employee who is a Texas registered architect (RA) or has passed the Architect Registration Examination shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Building or Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor positions. An employee who is certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) shall be considered to have met the certification or licensing requirements for Zoning Plans Examiner Supervisor position. Do you meet these requirements? Yes No * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired. I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation. * Please describe your supervisory/lead experience. Be sure to include the number of employees you supervised/lead, the type of work you supervised/lead, and the level of responsibility you possessed. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience in building team collaborations and how you motivate employees. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your conflict resolution techniques and/or skills. (Open Ended Question) Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

Description: Tenure Track Faculty Position Department of Architecture College of Environmental Design California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the Department of Architecture. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 23-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model . The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 3 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility , and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education . The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu , and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP. Student Population . California residents comprise the majority (96%) of applicants to undergraduate programs at Cal Poly Pomona, and 41% of new students were transfers in Fall 2022. 57% of Cal Poly Pomona students are first generation, 70% receive financial aid, and 44% qualify as Pell-eligible. The university enrolls a diverse student body that identifies as 53% Latinx, 22% Asian, 14% White, 3% Black, 2% International, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown and less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Native Pacific Islander and less than 1% Native American Indigenous. Thirty-nine percent of the student body were STEM majors with the top enrolled programs including psychology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, biology and computer science. Inclusive Excellence and Student Success . We aspire to be the model inclusive polytechnic university in the nation. We have a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and to educational experiences that leverage the diverse perspectives and experiences needed to succeed and thrive in a diverse society. *As a part of the application for faculty positions, all candidates must submit a Student Success Statement that demonstrates their commitment and record of contributions to diversity and equity through their teaching, scholarship, or service by speaking to at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria below. Candidates should explain how they have engaged in the criteria below in their pedagogy, scholarship, and/or service, as well as the level to which these efforts have been consistently incorporated into their work. Inclusive Excellence Criteria: Incorporates the contributions and struggles of historic ethnic minority groups or other disadvantaged communities into their teaching, scholarly work, and/or service contributions; Adopts teaching strategies that support the learning and success of students from diverse student populations; Mentors and engages diverse student populations in discovery, scholarship, and creative activities; Engages students in problem-based projects and learning that address the needs of diverse communities; Possesses knowledge of challenges and barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline and uses it to inform their work in specific ways; Mentors and assists diverse student populations interested in pursuing graduate education; Engages in community-responsive action research or service with diverse student populations and communities; Has experience in or demonstrates a commitment to adopting experiential learning activities and pedagogy with diverse student populations and communities; and Has expertise in or demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and/or service that contributes to access, diversity, and equal opportunity in higher education. College of Environmental Design The mission of the College of Environmental Design (ENV) is to provide an outstanding academic and professional learning experience within a multidisciplinary structure. Established in 1970, ENV's programs have guided creative excellence, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility with award-winning professional degree programs at: the undergraduate and graduate levels in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning; at the undergraduate level in Art History and Visual Communication Design; and at the graduate level in Regenerative Studies. Faculty research, professional, and creative activities support student learning through the Teacher-Scholar Model. Faculty are encouraged to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and promote their rich talent, expertise, and influence. We seek opportunities for engagement with practice in California, nationally and internationally. As we educate future design leaders, we have an obligation to ensure that all constituencies of those professions represent the diversity of California's population. Diversity is our strength. Department of Architecture The Department of Architecture (CPP ARC ) has two accredited degrees: the five-year B.Arch. program and the three-year M.Arch program. These degrees focus on the integration of knowledge-based areas of the curriculum into the design studios. Since its inception in 1968, CPP ARC ’s mission has been to equip students with the necessary tools that will allow them to become responsible professionals, motivated by a sense of civic duty and engagement. An aspect of that mission speaks to an enduring commitment to supporting career readiness. We consider integrative design practices to be an essential part of preparing students for professional practice and licensure. Recognizing CPP’s unique urban location at the center of the Los Angeles basin, with an incredibly diverse population, which is undergoing a densifying suburban transformation and adding new transit infrastructure, our professional programs operate in a living laboratory where students and faculty can conduct timely research as well as develop innovative design ideas and working methods. The Department is committed to strengthening our focus areas in urban design, technology, professional practice, sustainability and resilience, healthcare and wellness, and historic preservation. CPP ARC supports the University’s teacher-scholar model, where faculty undertake intellectual, creative, and scholarly activities that contribute to both the faculty’s teaching and their creative/scholarly interests. The teacher-scholar model provides a platform for faculty to integrate their teaching, service, and scholarship, within the creative context of the region. The Department also owes its perspectives about the practice of architecture to the multicultural demographics of Southern California and the broad spectrum of creative opportunities found in the region. The Position: Assistant Professor of Architecture Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Architecture (CPP ARC ) is seeking a new Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Architecture to join the faculty in Fall 2024. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to advancing the discipline and profession of architecture and who demonstrate an ability or potential to actively engage in and support Inclusivity within our diverse academic community. The new faculty member will teach architecture core studios (1st, 2nd or 3 rd year), upper level elective design studios, technical lecture courses, and elective seminars within the B. Arch and M. Arch programs. The new faculty member will also engage in service by contributing to the operations of the department, college, and university. Faculty will participate in creative/scholarly activities that contribute to their teaching. We welcome candidates who bring one or more of the following expertise: Integration of Technology in Design & Construction, Structural Design, Sustainable & Preservation Practices, Material Research, and Current Trends in Architectural Design Thinking and Research. Students are the strength of Cal Poly Pomona Architecture. A considerable number of our students are the first in their family to attend college, who come from diverse backgrounds, and transfer from a community college to fulfill their dream of becoming an architect. The department fosters a collegial environment and is committed to the values of equity and inclusion in teaching and mentoring diverse student populations. The ideal candidate will build upon the unique strengths of our CPPARC students and community, and the university’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Minimum requirements include: Possess an advanced degree (Master or PhD) in architecture or a related field(s) to the position description. At least one degree must be in architecture from a NAAB accredited or equivalent program. The candidate must have completed the advanced degree by the start of the appointment. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.) Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success”. The candidate must address at least two of the “Inclusive Excellence Criteria”. Have experience teaching architecture design studios at the post-secondary education level. Preferred/Desired Qualifications: Preferred candidates will demonstrate a capacity in a majority of the following: Experience teaching or potential to teach building technologies, materials, envelopes, structural systems, sustainable and preservation practices, and/or assessing building performance. Record of experience in the coordination of students and faculty in a design studio and/or student advising, student research or student club activities Evidence of advancing academic knowledge and/or practice of architecture through research, scholarship, and/or creative activities as described in the position. Licensed to practice architecture or on the path to licensure in the United States. Record of service on university committees, and/or service to the discipline of architecture and/or professional organizations, and/or community organizations. Conditions of Employment: The person offered this position is required to pass a background check. Application Process: A completed application will consist of Cover letter that describes the candidate’s experiences and interests in teaching, research or creative activities, and service (1 page maximum). A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement). Curriculum Vitae indicating the candidate’s relevant experiences such as presentations, publications, grants, awards, professional experience, community and academic service and credentials. Statement of how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications. For clarity, the statement should address each qualification separately and in the same order as listed in the description of the position, including how a non-NAAB degree qualifies as NAAB-equivalent (2 pages maximum). Portfolio (8 ½ x 11 size / PDF format - no links please) with research, creative and/or scholarly works, teaching examples, and any other achievements relevant to the position (20 pages max). Contact information (telephone and email) of three individuals who can speak to the candidate’s potential for success in this position. An unofficial transcript confirming the highest degree earned. Finalists for the position will: be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview; Provide three recent letters of reference (dated within the last 12 months) Participate in an on-campus interview which will include a presentation to faculty and students on the candidate’s research, scholarly, professional, and/or teaching interests and achievements, and a teaching demonstration. The position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 6, 2023 . Please direct inquiries to Department of Architecture, arcsearch23-24@cpp.edu Associate Professor Katrin Terstegen, Search Committee Chair Professor Sarah Lorenzen, Search Committee Member Applications accepted only via PageUp -online application portal-for University hires. Equal Opportunity Employer California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing. Cal Poly Pomona subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and covered veteran status. The university hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. As required by the Clery Disclosure Act, the university prepares a public annual security report. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled