Building Official - Part Time

About the role

SAFEbuilt is seeking a talented and experienced Building Official to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

Responsibilities

• Meet all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
• Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients in this area and ensure the highest level of customer service.
• Attend department and community meetings as required by the client.
• Perform plan reviews for both commercial and residential projects across all trades.
• Provide inspection support as needed.
• Supervise building department staff.

Skills/Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures.
• Solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and independent judgment.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.

Education/Experience

• ICC Building Official certification required.
• ICC Plans Examiner certification required.
• ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades preferred.
• Client and team management experience in a building department setting preferred.
• Inspection and plan review experience for commercial and residential structures required.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Movement: Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections. Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
• Lifting: Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).
• Vision & Hearing: Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details. Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection. Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.
• Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work Environment

• Work performed in both office and field settings.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Matching 401K plans.
• Wellness programs.

Pay

SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages.

Career Progression

SAFEbuilt is committed to career progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.