Building Services Supervisor

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Building Official, assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division; assist with the development of policies and procedures, project coordination and oversight, interpretation of codes, and the plan review of large and complex commercial development projects; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned building inspection and plans review staff; support administration of the Port of Seattle Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and other active ILAs.

Representative Duties

• Assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division.
• Cookordinate review comments between City departments and personnel.
• Deliver verbal or written comments and explanations according to established procedures.
• Assign and review the work of assigned inspection and plan review staff.
• Serve as the Building Official and manager in the absence of the Building Official, as directed.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned projects and activities and submit documents to appropriate personnel or departments as directed.
• Field train and monitor the activities of inspectors.
• Drive to sites as directed.
• Provide support for the permit center to include application submittal, permit processing, technical support, and customer assistance.
• Stay abreast of new trends in the field of plan examination and building, plumbing, mechanical, energy and electrical code compliance.
• Attend professional group meetings at local and state levels.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with Port of Seattle (POS) Airport Building Department (ABD).
• Coordinate and monitor peer review and inspection of selected POS projects as part of the ILA with the Port of Seattle.
• Maintain and track inspection and plan review activities for established Interlocal Agreements.
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance to inspection and code enforcement staff on work without permits transition to code enforcement case as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

• Aceessory of Arts degree in construction technology, structural engineering, construction management or closely related field. Bachelor’s preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a building inspector and a minimum of three (3) years experience in plans examination. OR A combination of education, training and experience that provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Knowledge

• Code development and comprehension as related to assigned activities.
• Adopted Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical and State Energy Codes.
• State, federal and local laws and ordinances related to assigned activities.
• Permit process, related application requirements, and tracking procedures.
• General construction requirements and practices.
• Applicable ordinances related to code enforcement, document requirements for various types of non-compliance with State and local construction codes (Stop Work orders, Work Without Permit, Unsafe postings, etc.).
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Accessibility requirements related to new and altered facilities.
• Technical aspects of the building inspection and code enforcement.
• Building construction techniques.
• Permit issuance and tracking procedures utilizing the TRAKiT permit tracking system.
• Building addressing requirements and procedures.

Skills

• Assisting in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division.
• Providing code interpretations of the International Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code for staff and the public.
• Performing field inspections for commercial and residential properties.
• Reviewing complex building plans for compliance with building codes.
• Cookordinating complex plan review and permitting between City departments and outside review consultants.
• Oral and written communication.
• Written communication, including writing comments and letters to developers, architects, engineers and contractors.
• Reading, interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability

• To work independently with little direction.
• To manage time, including planning and organizing work, prioritizing projects, and meeting timelines for self and staff under your direction.
• To establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• To communicate effectively with staff and the public concerning technical and non-technical issues.
• To operate a desktop computer, related software and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• To work within and maintain effective team relationships in the Building Services Division, across all City department disciplines, and with customer project teams.

Licenses And Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required by date of appointment.
• A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.
• Valid and current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector.
• Preferred: Valid ICC Certification as a Building Official, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits/Life Insurance Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
• Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
• Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
• VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with Compsych
• Tuition Reimbursement: employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.
• Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.

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