JOB Under the direction of the Building Official, assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division; assist with the development of policies and procedures, project coordination and oversight, interpretation of codes, and the plan review of large and complex commercial development projects; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned building inspection and plans review staff; support administration of the Port of Seattle Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and other active ILAs.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division.
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Coordinate review comments between City departments and personnel; deliver verbal or written comments and explanations according to established procedures.
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Assign and review the work of assigned inspection and plan review staff; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
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Review hiring applications and interview applicants as directed; reassign and discipline personnel according to established procedures; provide training as assigned.
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Evaluate pre-application and permit applications for complexity and priority; perform, coordinate and complete high-priority plan review on large and complex commercial development projects; assign and monitor consultant plan review services of large and complex commervial development projects; coordinate third-party review with in-house project review; assign, supervise and direct plan review services of plan review staff.
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Assist plan review staff with the plan review processes; review structural, non-structural, and other plans for code compliance; review construction plans and assure compliance with building codes.
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Assist with and develop policies and procedures; communicate with City personnel and outside organizations to interpret, explain, and enforce City policies and operating procedures; coordinate division activities, exchange information, interpret codes, and resolve issues or concerns.
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Assist the Building Official with updating and creating City ordinances, reviewing State law, analyzing current problems, and communicating with appropriate personnel regarding ordinance issues.
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Serve as the Building Official and manager in the absence of the Building Official, as directed.
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Serve as the project facilitator/coordinator of complex building projects to coordinate their review with other divisions and act as the contact for the division, as assigned.
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Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned projects and activities and submit documents to appropriate personnel or departments as directed.
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Perform building field inspections as assigned; field train and monitor the activities of inspectors; drive to sites as directed.
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Provide support for the permit center to include application submittal, permit processing, technical support, and customer assistance.
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Stay abreast of new trends in the field of plan examination and building, plumbing, mechanical, energy and electrical code compliance; attend professional group meetings at local and state levels.
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Serve as designated essential personnel during any emergency management response scenario. Assist with managing and directing emergency building damage assessment inspections as part of the City’s Continuity of Operations Plan.
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Establish and maintain working relationship with Port of Seattle (POS) Airport Building Department (ABD); coordinate and monitor peer review and inspection of selected POS projects as part of the ILA with the Port of Seattle.
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Monitor and track inspection and plan review activities for established Interlocal Agreements.
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Coordinate and provide technical assistance to inspection and code enforcement staff on work without permits transition to code enforcement case as needed.
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Special projects as assigned.
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Attend various staff and committee meetings as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License required by date of appointment.
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A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.
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Valid and current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector.
Preferred
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Valid ICC Certification as a Building Official, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector preferred.
