Chief Building Official - P&CD

About the role

This position ensures residential and commercial project safety and code compliance through regular field inspections including foundations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, erosion and sedimentation control, and final inspections for occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site meetings with clients/applicants;
• Affixes to soil & erosion control site inspections when necessary;
• Conducts trade inspections;
• Participates in Plan Review meetings;
• Captures inspection assignments;
• Conducts CO inspections;
• Works closely with Fire Marshall and Code Enforcement;
• Attends Municipal/Superior Court proceedings when necessary;
• Attends applicable workshops, forums and training sessions;
• Attends department related meetings as necessary with other City Officials;
• GSWCC Erosion & Sediment Control Level 1B Certification;
• Certification by International Code Council: Building Plans, Residential, Commercial and Trade;
• CBO certification required, MCP certification desired;
• Reviews submitted plans for residential and commercial projects;
• Reviews, inspects and recommends corrective actions for drainage and erosion and sedimentation control on individual subdivision and /or commercially developed lots;
• Interprets codes and ordinances for contractors and property owners answers questions related to building construction, codes and regulations;
• Inspects unsafe buildings to include those that are burned or abandoned and recommends abatement procedures if appropriate;
• Attends Municipal/Superior Court proceedings when necessary;
• Inspects buildings for type of occupancy in relation to building type;
• Issues warnings, stop work orders and citations for non-compliance;
• Inputs inspections reports in computer for access and storage;
• Attends and participates in meetings regarding assigned site locations and projects;
• Attends applicable workshops, forums and training sessions;
• Performs other duties as required by the Director and Assistant Director of Planning & Zoning;
• Schedules, assigns, inspects, and evaluates work;
• Instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures;
• Marks up work on a daily basis;
• Reviews and evaluates employee performance;
• Prepares work programs budgets for the inspections division and is responsible for adherence to approved budgets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required;
• Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of professional experience in Construction Trade;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of City, State and National building codes;
• Knowledge of erosion and sedimentation controls standards, construction methods and materials;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions;
• Knowledge of generally accepted engineering, construction and building practices;
• Sound judgment and interpretation;
• Technical and administrative duties;
• Issuing lawful business licenses and construction permits.

Skills

• Using independent judgment and discretion;
• Communicating effectively with contractors, builders, developers, the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
• Basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheet;
• Operating voltage/amperage testers;
• Knowledge of all associated tools for trade;
• Maintaining routine records;
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Operating City vehicles.

Benefits

Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, 457b Supplemental Retirement (Deferred Compensation Plan), Long and Short-Term Disability, Direct Deposit, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care - Flexible Spending Account.