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Position Details

Building & Zoning Director at BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Job Status: Open Currently Accepting Applications

Application Deadline: Verified vacant position with October 1st start date

Major Job Function

This is a highly responsible administrative, managerial and technical position providing direct oversight of the Building Code/Inspection and the Planning/Land Use Regulation offices of the County Code Enforcement, and Special Assessment Inspector. This is advanced skilled management in the enforcement of building codes, ordinances, and related regulations for the safety and welfare of the public including the issuing of permits, review of plans and inspection of property. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assisting in the development of data, policies and procedures necessary for the operations of the Building and Zoning Department.

Training and Experience

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Minimum education/experience: graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and two years of professional experience in urban or regional planning, public administration, engineering, construction management/building construction, or another related field.??professional experience may be substituted for required college training on a year-by-year basis. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license is required. AICP, ICC, or state of Florida building official/designations desired but not required. Columbia county residency is required within six (6) months of the date of employment.

How to Apply

You can fill out the application electronically, but you cannot submit it electronically.
Please print the completed application, sign and date it, then deliver it to Human Resources by one of the following methods:

  • Hand deliver to our office
  • Scan and email to Human Resources
  • Mail via overnight, priority, or regular mail to:
    Columbia County Board of County Commissioners
    Human Resources
    PO Box 1529, Lake City, FL 32056-1529
  • Fax (least preferred due to transmission quality issues)

Contact Us

Human Resources

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Contact Information

Phone: 386-758-3351
Fax: 386-758-2182

Email: hr@columbiacountyfla.com

Location

135 NE Hernando Avenue, Suite 203
Lake City, FL 32055-1529 (opens in new window)

Mailing Address

P O Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

Public Records

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Board of County Commissioners
Tel. (386) 758-1326
Fax: (386) 758-2182
Email: publicrecords@columbiacountyfla.com

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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