Chief Building Official - P&CD

Job Title

This position is responsible for ensuring 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.

This position has a salary range of $71,463.15–$, with a typical starting salary of approximately $95,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

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• Conducts on-site meetings with clients/applicants;
• Assist in soil & erosion control site inspections when necessary;
• Conducts trade inspections;
• Participates in Plan Review meetings;
• Coordinates 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
• Review 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, assign, inspects, and evaluates work; instructs and trains in correct methods and procedures; monitors 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.
• Attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the City Council & the Planning Commission as needed

High School Diploma required;
Bachelors Degree or 5 years of professional experience in Construction Trade; equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess Residential and Commercial Combination ICC Certification, CBO Certification or State License.

• 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;
• Skill in using independent judgment and discretion;
• Skill in prioritizing and scheduling assignments;
• Skill in communicating effectively with contractors, builders, developers, the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;
• Skill in basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheet;
• Skill in operating voltage/amperage testers;
• Knowledge of all associated tools for trade;
• Ability to maintain routine records;
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to operate City vehicles.

Supervisory Controls:
The Director and Assistant Director of Planning & Zoning assign work in terms of department goals and…