Deputy Building Official

About the role

Under general supervision, conducts plan review, and participates in other functions within the division to issue building permits, collect payments, and assist with walk-in customers by providing technical support to explain applicable codes, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accepts building permit applications and reviews application materials for submittal completeness relating to construction and development administered by the Building Services Department.
• Reviews building plans, architectural drawings, structural calculations, and specifications submitted for conformance with adopted codes and regulations and works with other internal departments and external agencies to approve plans.
• Assists and provides support to Building Inspector on an as-needed basis and conduct field inspections related to Building Code enforcement activities and prepares associated correspondence and records.
• Communicates with citizens and other City divisions to resolve violations.
• Keeps records and prepares correspondence pertaining to plan reviews.
• Calculates, collects fees, and issues building permits.
• Provides information to the public regarding City building codes and ordinances including regulations on accessibility, energy conservation, life safety, occupancy classifications, and other construction related topics.
• Aids customers to prepare complete application materials, answer questions about potential building projects, and respond to customer inquiries.
• Helps to create, revise, and maintain informational material to distribute to customers regarding code requirements, permit procedures, and policies.
• Stays current with changes to building codes, regulations, and industry best practices; participates in professional development and training to maintain certifications and improve departmental effectiveness.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in construction management, business, engineering or related field preferred from an accredited college.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Four (4) years experience in general construction, and/or building and structural code compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the following:
• Building codes and related laws and ordinances related to the enforcement of municipal codes.
• Drafting and construction principles, building plans and specifications.
• Legal procedures involved in enforcing building standards and municipal codes.

Skills

• International Code Council (ICC) Certification as one or more designations including Building Plans Examiner, Residential Plans Examiner, Residential Building Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Plumbing Inspector, Commercial Building Inspector - or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Current Colorado driver’s license with acceptable record.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must possess ability to work in a standard office setting; attend meetings at various sites within and away from the City with some evening and/or weekend hours required.
• Strength to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate with employees and the public.
• Works primarily in clean, comfortable office environment; subject to many interruptions and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• Outside work, with exposure to elements, may require driving and walking during inclement weather.