Do you want to take part in shaping the future of Hafnarfjörður?

Hafnarfjörður is seeking a strong, ambitious and forward-thinking individual for the position of Planning and Building Officer. This is a key senior management role for an individual who wants to participate in the town's development, build upon its continued excellent service, and work with a strong team to ensure that Hafnarfjörður remains a vibrant, beautiful, and outstanding town for its residents, business community, and visitors. We are looking for a leader with a passion for planning and building matters, excellent overview, a clear service-oriented mindset, and the ambition to help develop an operation that is professional, efficient, and of the highest standard. The role is varied, challenging and extremely exciting for someone who wants to lead a dynamic team of professionals and be involved in major decisions that affect people's daily lives and the community's vision for the future.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• To lead and be responsible for the operations of the office of the planning and building officer.
• To manage the strategy, development and implementation of new priorities in planning and building matters.
• Ensuring professional working practices, good governance and exemplary service.
• Lead a strong team of specialists and build a strong team spirit.
• Work on the preparation of master and detailed plans, urban development, and the professional handling of planning and building matters.
• Provide advice, guidance and information to residents, elected representatives, professionals and other stakeholders.
• Oversee building permit applications, building control, inspections and other important aspects of the sector.

Educational and competency requirements:

• Higher education, pursuant to Article 7 of the Organisational Act No. 123/2010 and Articles 8 and 25 of the Building Regulations Act No. 160/2010
• Experience as a planning officer and as a building control officer
• Successful management experience and experience in personnel management
• Proven experience in leading teams, fostering collaboration and motivating people to achieve success.
• Leadership skills, drive and ambition to succeed
• Excellent communication skills and a strong service-minded attitude
• Good knowledge of planning and building legislation and the working environment of public administration.
• Experience with planning programmes, including cost and financial budgeting.
• Experience of the review of principal drawings
• Experience and knowledge of carrying out final inspections
• Good command of Icelandic and English, both spoken and written.
• Very good computer skills

Hafnarfjörður is the third largest municipality in the country. Here, you have the opportunity to take on one of the most important roles within the municipality. You will get to work with a dynamic team, take part in challenging and varied projects, and contribute to developing a service that is friendly, reliable and smart. Hafnarfjörður is highly ambitious, looking to the future and continuing to build a great town where residents enjoy excellent services and a good quality of life.

If you want to take part in leading, influencing and participating in the exciting development of Hafnarfjörður, we encourage you to apply.

The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV and a covering letter outlining the reason for applying, previous employment, education, management experience, and the skills to perform the role.

This is a responsible management position, with remuneration commensurate with the scope and responsibility of the role. Interested individuals are encouraged to get in touch for further information about the position and its terms. Further information is available from Thelma Kristín Kvaran (thelma@intellecta.is) on telephone 511 1225 and Sigurður Haraldsson, Director of the Environment and Planning Department (sigurdurh@hafnarfjordur.is) 

Attention is drawn to the policy of the City of Hafnarfjörður to equalise the gender balance in employment with the city and to ensure that its workplaces reflect the diversity of the community.