Canton Chief Building Official

About the role

The City of Canton offers a comprehensive array of benefits including health insurance, paid vacations, holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time. This is a responsible, professional, and managerial position that involves directing the Safety Director's Department of Building Inspection / Code Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates departmental personnel.
• Recommends hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and personnel development initiatives.
• Establishes work priorities and assigns staff to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Develops and administers the departmental budget and oversees expenditures.
• Administers and enforces all applicable Ohio Building Code requirements and municipal ordinances.
• Reviews complex permit applications, plans, specifications, and development proposals.
• Issues notices of violation, stop-work orders, condemnation notices, demolition orders, and other enforcement actions as necessary.
• Interprets applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances for staff, contractors, property owners, and the public.
• Captions and coordinates activities with state agencies, county agencies, utility providers, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and other governmental entities.
• Represents the department at meetings, hearings, and public forums.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of legislation, code amendments, and policy recommendations.
• Provides professional assistance and technical guidance to residents, contractors, developers, business owners, and other stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information.

Requirements

• Ohio Building Code certification as a Chief Building Official.
• At least ten years of experience as a contractor or superintendent of building construction.
• At least five years of experience in building design and construction as an Ohio registered architect or professional engineer.
• At least five years of experience as a residential building official with a certified building department.
• ICC certification recognized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards as a Chief Building Official.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of building trades techniques and materials.
• Board of Building Standards certificates of competency in the building, electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing fields (desirable but not required).

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or valid permanent resident card.
• At least 18 years of age.
• A valid Ohio driver's license.
• Years of training and experience most applicable to the position.
• ICC certification recognized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards as a Chief Building Official.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of building trades techniques and materials.
• Board of Building Standards certificates of competency in the building, electrical, HVAC, and/or plumbing fields (desirable but not required).

Skills

• Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports.
• Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions.
• Ability to present ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, City employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to supervise departmental staff, including specialists in the electrical, HVAC, and plumbing fields.

Benefits

The City of Canton offers comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time. Full-time employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $93,640-$135,084, with a potential additional $10 - $20/hour in benefits.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with 30 hours per week or more.