The Program Director oversees all city departments including public works, planning & zoning, permitting, inspections, GIS, code enforcement, engineering, and finance/administration.  This position serves as the liaison between the administration and IBTS.  The Program Director’s role is critical in carrying out the City’s vision and policy directives in addition to meeting IBTS’s mission and purpose.

• Oversees all city departments including public works, planning & zoning, permitting, inspections, GIS, code enforcement, engineering, and finance/administration.
• Assesses and monitors workloads, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provides direction and supervision on key projects; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Develops yearly IBTS budget and monitors performance throughout the year.
• Serves as a liaison between City and IBTS
• Attends City’s weekly staff meetings, Council meetings and any other meetings at which attendance by the Program Director is deemed necessary by the City, including other Parish and State agency meetings and forums as requested by the City.
• Provides information to the Mayor and City Council on issues relevant and applicable to the City, its officials, and constituents, or to its status as a municipality.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities necessary to perform all services set forth in the contract.
• Investigates, interprets, analyzes and prepares recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, services and equipment, and other issues, policies, or proposals. Prepares proposals. Prepares comparative analysis when appropriate.
• Assists in the coordination, preparation, analysis, and implementation of the annual operating and capital budget for the City.
• Coordinates multiple department activities in large City events and operations.
• Confers with members of the public to explain policies and programs, including site visits.
• Leads emergency operations as required by contract and/or City.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success. We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve. The following highlights the personal traits key for success within the organization. 

• Leadership: Inspires, motivates, influences, and guides their team members towards the achievement of goals, completion of tasks, and professional development. Works to create a professional and positive environment for the team to succeed through accessibility, active listening, responsiveness, observation, timely and effective communication, support/empathy, and constructive feedback. 

• Delegation: Assigns and manages a fair and reasonable workload distribution among the members of the team. Understands the strengths and weaknesses of the team members and delegates tasks accordingly, to include providing opportunities for growth and development. Monitors and holds team members accountable for assigned work to ensure deadlines are met and work product meets the prescribed standards for quality and quantity.

• Conflict Resolution: Effectively manages and resolves conflicts that may arise within the workplace that involves or would impact the team. Serves as a mediator to identify root causes and solutions to bring reconciliation and productive working relationships and outcomes.

•  Decisive/Problem Solving: Makes decisions effectively, giving appropriate time and consideration to the facts, needs, and potential impact of the situation and outcomes of the decision made. Identifies problems, considers and evaluates solutions, decides then implements and oversees solutions.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, political science or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 8 years of experience working in local government, with 3 years minimum in management.
• License:  Valid driver’s license

Key Skills/Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of the professional public management techniques involved in budgeting, personnel administration and resource management and the ability to identify and implement newest and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal management, applicable local, state and federal laws and rules, budgetary and fiscal management and strategic planning.
• Skill in assembling and analyzing data, preparing comprehensive and accurate reports and formulating policy and service recommendations.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing and making presentations in public forums.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite and financial applications, and the ability to quickly learn related technologies, such as permitting and public works software.
• Ability and willingness to attend meetings scheduled at times other than normal business hours.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. 

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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