QLDC - Role Description - Building Officer

POSITIONDESCRIPTION

Queenstown Lakes is a unique District in New Zealand. It has unprecedented populationand economic growth coupled with an international reputation as a tourist destination. It has arelatively small number of resident ratepayers (approximately 30,000) but experiences 2 million+visitors everyyear.

The Queenstown Lakes District Council has a central role to play in the development andregulation oftheDistrictinamannerthatprovideshighqualityservicestoresidentsandvisitorsalike.Thisincludes providing good quality local infrastructure; managing the Districts parks, trails, librariesand recreational facilities; enabling sustainable development through resource and buildingconsenting services; and regulating local activities such as dog and noise control; parking enforcement andlocal healthstandards.

QLDCcurrent10-yearplansetsoutitsgoalsforsustainablegrowthmanagement.Theseoutcomes include:

• An enabling forward-looking financial strategy that is sustainable in the longterm;
• A balanced growth strategy that promotes employment and business opportunitiesand supports a strong and diversecommunity;
• A resilient and participating community that celebrates success, has pride in the districtand its heritage and has thriving arts, cultural and sporting groups;and
• A natural built environment that makes Queenstown Lakes District a place of choice tolive, work andvisit.

QLDC comprises around 300 staff operating throughoutthedistrict.

TheSenior/ BuildingControlOfficerisresponsibleforadministeringtherequirementsoftheBuildingAct 2004,theBuildingRegulationsandtheNewZealandBuildingCode,inaccordancewiththeQLDC Policies andProcedures.

Building ConsentManagement

• Receive and process applications for building consents ensuring that all legalrequirements are met and compliance decisions are appropriately made andrecorded.
• Ensuring that plans, specifications and other documents demonstrating complianceare obtained and are checked by the appropriate qualifiedpersonnel.
• Carry out required inspections of building construction and plumbing and drainage workto ensure compliance with the building consent, or appropriate remedial action is takenand documented.
• Assess compliance of all building work against the Building Act and Buildingcode, recommending appropriate enforcement action within your scope ofauthority.
• Compile accurate records of communications with customers including all inspectionsand ensure the accurate update of Councils databaserecords
• Consider and issue appropriate compliance documentation (includingCCC)
• Administer (under appropriate delegation & authority) the provisions of theLocal Government Act, Building Act, Plumber Gas Fitters & Drainlayers Act, Fencing ofSwimming Pools Act, and their associatedregulations
• Respond to and assist property owners, tradesmen, architects and the public onmatters relating to building within thedistrict.
• Investigate, respond and document enquiries and complaints asdirected.
• Ensure accurate documentation is collected for all buildings constructed or alteredwithin our district.
• Undertake appropriate and agreed continuous professional development ofskills
• Openlyshareknowledgeandskillswithotherstaffmembers–strivingforaccuracyand consistency of regulatorydecisions.
• Willingly undertake any duty required within the context of theposition

RelationshipManagement

• Establish on-going dialogues with staff, customers and otherstakeholders
• Strategicallymanagecustomerrelationshipsensuringdelivery,satisfactionandvaluefor money.
• Present a professional and positive image for QLDC within thecommunity.

CorporateResponsibilities

• Build commitment to QLDC’s vision, values andservices.
• Ensure compliance with all legal/statutory and QLDC requirements for health and safetyof all staff, visitors and users of QLDCfacilities.
• Manageownpersonalhealthandsafetyandtakesappropriateactiontodealwithworkplace hazards, accidents andincidents.
• Comply with all legislativerequirements.

• Adhere to QLDC’s Code ofConduct.

Internal:

• Building ControlTeam Leader
• Manager BuildingServices
• General Manager, Planning &Development
• Staff

External:

• Architects
• Consultants
• Trades
• Building Owners / Managers /Agents
• Members of thePublic

No financial delegationsheld.

No staff managementresponsibilities.

• Possess (or be working towards an appropriate New Zealand qualificationrelatingto BuildingControls
• Eligible for membership of the Building Officials Institute of NZ(BOINZ)
• Sound knowledge of building industry legislation and related New Zealandstandards.
• Provenabilitytoworkwithoutsupervision;effectivetimemanagementandstrong organisationalskills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention todetail.
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiverelationshipswithstakeholdersandgaintheir respect andtrust.
• Conveys a professional and positive attitude, with a courteous and efficientmanner.
• Highly motivated, achievement-oriented and innovativeprofessional.

Integrity and trust are core competencies for all employees ofQLDC

Competencies specific to therole: