Deputy DSD - Building Safety

Role

The Deputy Director Building Safety of Development Services performs complex administrative and managerial functions including planning, organizing and directing the programs, activities and staff of the Development Services Department. Based on the area of assignment, responsibilities include active efforts in guiding projects through the full spectrum of the development process, and managing the planning and execution of the following functional areas:

• Building Safety Division

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in building construction, architecture, engineering or a related field and five years progressively responsible experience in urban planning, community development, development services, or a similar environment including two years of management experience.

Possession of an Arizona Board of Technical Registration professional license as an Architect or Professional Engineer is highly desirable.

Position is FLSA Exempt and will be paid a salary regardless of hours worked per week. This position is a Grade 420 with an annual salary between $124,950 - $187,428.

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. View the  Benefits Guide and visit the City of Glendale’s Benefits page for more information.

Regular status positions offer:

• The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full‑time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays.
• Vacation leave accrues at 5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours / 17.25 days per year), and increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years, and to 7.6 hours after 10 years of service.
• Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours / 14.25 days per year).
• * Days per year estimates are based on an 8‑hour work day.

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.00%.

The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world‑class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you’ll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I‑10 freeways.

With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently.

At the City of Glendale you’ll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.