Assistant Building Official

About the Role

Highly responsible administrative and supervisory position responsible for the administration and management of the Building Services Division. Supervises the enforcement of building and fire codes, regulations, and policies to ensure public health, safety, and welfare. Provides effective inspections, develops policies, methods, and procedures, and assists the Building Official with the oversight and supervision of subordinate personnel in the Building Services Division.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Building Official in the daily oversight and supervision of plans examination, building and fire inspections, and permitting activities.
• Direct work assignments for building and fire plans examination and inspection contractors.
• Assist the Building Official in the supervision and management of private contractors for building and fire plan examination and inspection services.
• Maintain codebooks and literature on approved building and fire materials/processes, staff development, certification, and other technical files.
• Supervise, enforce, and interpret codes established by the County pertaining to the Building Services Division.
• Attend seminars, meetings, and other business functions related to changes or updates of laws, regulations, codes, procedures, and enforcement to promote quality and compliance.
• Assist with the oversight, supervision, and coordination of division activities involving planning goals and objectives.
• Develop policies, methods, and procedures, and establish training programs for staff.
• Maintain standards and coordinate inspection activities by allocating personnel effectively.
• Examine and approve or reject plans, specifications, and applications for building permits, contractor qualifications, and inspections of buildings or structures.
• Investigate and resolve complaints concerning public health, safety, and welfare, and other matters pertaining to the division.
• Consult with the general public, departmental officials, contractors, building owners, and associates.
• Review requests on alternative materials/methods for construction and develop/submit changes pertaining to ordinances affecting building construction.
• Investigate construction failures and remedies; review violations of building and fire codes as referred by inspectors.
• Mediate controversies between the public, contractors, inspectors, and plans examiners.
• Assist with the preparation of the Building Services Annual Budget and oversight of revenue reports, expenditures, and monthly reports.
• Respond and perform emergency and recovery duties during crises such as hurricanes or floods as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain regular physical attendance during normal work hours, with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of building and fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of current methods and practices of all types of construction.
• Knowledge of State Statutes for building design and structural requirements.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in tactfully resolving problems with staff and in the field.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with contractors and the public.
• Ability to organize and present technical reports.
• Ability to interpret codes and ordinances.
• Ability to supervise inspectors and clerical staff.
• Ability to review, inspect, and enforce codes.
• Ability to provide in-house training to technical staff.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and similar equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited College or University with an Associate's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related field.
• Five years of experience as an architect, engineer, contractor, or construction superintendent.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Two years of experience as a fire/building plans examiner or building inspector in a governmental agency (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
• State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Certification as a Building Code Administrator.
• State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Inspector Certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Residential Electrical (preferred).
• State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Plans Examiner Certifications in Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential Electrical, and Mechanical (preferred).
• Certified Floodplain Manager within one year of employment.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six months of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Acceptable vision (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to enter data into a computer.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods.
• Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds).
• Crawling, kneeling, bending, balancing, and stooping.
• Climbing of ladders (heights up to 50 feet).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Tetanus vaccination within sixty days of employment.

Environmental Conditions

• Works inside and outdoors.
• Exposure to heights up to 50 feet.
• Stressful situations.