JOB Under general direction from the Planning, Building and Development Director, the Building Official is responsible for managing the Building Division within the City government. The Building Official supervises and directs the operational and personnel activities related to compliance with building codes and rental housing regulations within the City and responds to related inquiries from the building community and general public. The Building Official must maintain the highest ethical standard and exercise considerable independent judgment in carrying out job responsibilities.
This position has a minimum starting annual salary of $88,462.40, dependent on qualifications. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Administers, interprets, and enforces adopted building codes and ordinances pertaining to the construction and remodeling of the built environment within the city.
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Administers the declaration of unsafe buildings or otherwise buildings not in compliance with applicable building code and rental housing regulations.
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Administers policies and procedures for the Building Division.
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Administers the Board of Appeals.
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Administers the plan review process to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances prior to permit issuance.
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Administers inspections to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances prior to permit issuance.
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Administers contractor licensing regulations.
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Administers maintenance of all records related to the Building Division.
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Assists the building community and general public regarding technical code inquiries.
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Assists in writing ordinances and policies related to building code and rental housing regulations.
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Prepares and enforces such rules and regulations as required by legislative authority for the proper exercise of the Building Divisions' responsibilities.
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May represent the City during legal proceedings as a technical expert.
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Assists in the development of and monitors the budget for the Building Division.
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Supervises Building Inspectors and directs work of Planning Technician/Code Compliance Professional and Permit Technician/Administrative Assistant as it relates to the duties of the Building Division.
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Develops reports, prepares studies, and makes recommendations to the Planning, Building and Development Director.
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Performs all other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical, Mental, & Environmental Requirements
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, rough and slippery surfaces; reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Fine coordination is used when the incumbent is measuring designated areas for proper conformance. The position also requires dexterity and balance in the use of ladders and climbing up to roofs, walking on roofs, scaffolding, ceiling and floor joists and crawling under houses along with the necessity of near and far vision when comparing onsite construction conformance with the approved plans. The need to lift, push or move barriers weighing greater than 25 pounds when doing field inspection is required. Additionally, the incumbent in this position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to climb unusual heights on ladders, have close proximity to unguarded electrical power, noise and vibration producing tools/equipment as well as close proximity to moving vehicles and heavy equipment which may subject the employee to falling mechanical, electrical, traffic and other hazards.
