925-Permits & Inspections - 2520-925 Inspections Supv

Village Management Services, Inc.'s mission is to serve the residents of Laguna Woods Village with the highest level of customer service and professionalism, making Laguna Woods Village the premier active-adult community in Southern California.  We value integrity, quality, dedication and open communication in a rewarding and challenging environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:                                                                                                                      

• Confers with the Building Permits and Inspections Manager and Maintenance Director concerning objectives, new or revised policies, short- and long-range programs relative to inspections services, building maintenance, repair, construction operating problems and matters affecting other departments and divisions; plans and implements new programs or procedures in accordance with established objectives. 
• Conducts inspections and assessment of various building components and qualifies maintenance, repair and replacement needs for such.
• Supervises the field operations over multiple departments as well as outside contractors, as required. 
• Plans, organizes and supervises the maintenance and repair of community facilities. 
• Oversees and schedules the various contracted services provided to the Community relative to building maintenance and repairs.
• Supervises the operations and staff of Inspection Services, including resale inspections and alterations inspections. 
• Supervises the issuance of permits to residents for alterations to manors. 
• Serves as coordinator for emergency and insurance-related repair activities. 
• Coordinates interdepartmental activities within the  Maintenance Division. 
• Works toward successful completion of projects generated by other Divisions that require building maintenance services, as requested. 
• Interfaces with senior management, utility, municipal, and private representatives as required.
• Develops work plans for management audits, research projects and operations review; assesses disciplines, manpower, schedule, cost and time requirements; and defines purpose, objectives and specific tasks.
• Evaluates specific issues and summarizes findings and conclusions; develops specific recommendations and reviews data and conclusions with others; and prepares and presents reports to committees, boards or others as directed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or related field, and thorough journeyman supervisory experience in the construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which produces the following:

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the job.

• Knowledge of  PC and applicable software programs.

• Knowledge of principles of administrative management and sources of authoritative information.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting, budgeting and auditing.

• Knowledge of research methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of methods of report preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of  the principles and practices applied in the safe and efficient use of tools and equipment and safety precautions applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of residential building restoration practices and procedures.

• Ability to design, conduct, analyze and interpret research findings.
• Ability to direct the preparation and maintenance of repair records and reports and to analyze and evaluate such records for planning purposes.
• Ability to lay out and supervise the work of maintenance personnel performing various tasks in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

• Ability to write and orally present clear and concise reports.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public and to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to prepare and supervise the keeping of a variety of records and reports.
• Ability to write and orally present clear and concise reports.
• Ability to pass respiratory pulmonary function test.
• Ability to pass qualitative and/or quantitative respirator fit test.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

VMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.