Chief Building Official- Canton, Ohio

About the role

This is a responsible, professional, and managerial position within the Safety Director's Department of Building Inspection / Code Enforcement. The individual will handle confidential materials such as inspection records, demolition notices, and personnel files. They will also administer and enforce all applicable Ohio Building Code requirements and municipal ordinances.

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.
• Captures 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

• The Ohio Building Code requires that any person responsible for the overall administration of a building department and enforcement of the Ohio Building Code shall hold an ICC certification recognized by the Ohio Board of Building Standards as a Chief Building Official.
• Per State of Ohio certification as Chief Building Official Class I requirements, eligible candidates must have one of the following: 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, or at least five years of experience as a residential building official with a certified building department.
• Possession of Board of Building Standards certificates of competency in the building, electrical, HVAC and/or plumbing fields is desirable, but not required.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School/GED

Skills

Knowledge of state and local building codes, regulations, and procedures. Knowledge of building trades techniques and materials. 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 a full array of benefits including comprehensive health insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, a retirement plan, and sick time.

Pay

$93,640-$135,084 (+$10 - $20/hour in benefits)

Schedule

N/A