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Deputy Director - Construction and Business Services - BNS

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Deputy Director - Construction and Business Services - BNS

Salary

$95,950.40 Annually

Location

City County Building, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09128

Department

Business and Neighborhood Services

Opening Date

05/20/2025

Closing Date

8/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for coordination and management of the Division of Construction and Business Services. This position oversees division responsibilities related to city permitting functions (drainage/stormwater, flood, zoning, building, and craft permits), business licensing, special events, building construction inspections, private development and compliance, infrastructure, and right-of-way development and compliance, stormwater and floodplain compliance, and local weights and measures regulations. Incumbent is expected to have a strong understanding of all applicable local ordinances, state statutes, and federal laws and policies related to the division’s responsibilities. Position coordinates on high-level development projects across internal and external partners and triages issues as necessary. Position reports to the Director.

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of the Department of Business & Neighborhood Services (DBNS) is to protect and improve the quality of life of persons in the City of Indianapolis. DBNS is the City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s principal department responsible for business licenses, residential and commercial permits, and the enforcement of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the Consolidated City and County. DBNS is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

+ Responsible for appointing and directly supervising three administrators to oversee key functions within the division.

+ Carries out director’s vision, while also setting priorities and goals specific to the division functions, including program and system improvements, policy development, adoption of new processes to adhere to ordinance/statute, and finding efficiencies within division and workflows.

+ Knowledgeable in local ordinances, state statute, and federal laws and policies related to permitting, licensing, compliance, and all other facets of the Construction and Business Services division.

+ Develops, reviews, and establishes new ordinances and policies as necessary.

+ Assists with budget administration for division and oversees third-party programming and contracts.

+ Recommends changes in licensing and permitting systems and oversees the controlled implementation of new functions and features.

+ Attends City-County Council meetings and other meetings as needed.

+ Represents department internally and externally to educate on department policies and processes.

+ Coordinates regularly with internal and external partners in project development and triaging issues.

+ Ensures all employees follow safety procedures as described in the Employee Safety Handbook.

+ Must maintain confidentiality at all times.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business or Public Administration, or related field. Six (6) years of related experience in local government with four (4) years of senior management is an acceptable substitution for the educational requirements. Knowledge of current trends and technologies in permitting and compliance methods. Ability to obtain and hold a valid Indiana driver’s license. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skilled in establishing cost-effective licensing, permitting, and compliance programs and quality control. Position requires experience in leadership, management, budget, contracts, union relations, safety, technologies, personnel, and process performance measurement. Incumbent is expected to have a strong understanding of all applicable local ordinances, state statutes, and federal laws and policies related to the division’s responsibilities.

This position also maintains frequent contact with elected and/or appointed officials at the local, State and Federal levels of government, including the City-County Council and the State Legislature. This position contributes to the strategic direction of the Department and is responsible for the short- and long- term identification and management of its inspection and enforcement operations and resources.