Building Official Job Bellingham area,Washington USA,Government

Building Official

The City of Bellingham is looking for its next Building Official to join our Planning and Community Development Department. If you are a solution-oriented individual that values the opportunity to help shape the built environment and want to be part of a progressive organization that is taking a proactive approach towards growth management and the changing needs of our community, please check out this employment opportunity.

The Building Official exercises the legally mandated authority to administer, enforce, and interpret all adopted construction codes. Develops policies and procedures, supervises assigned staff and ensures all permit issuance, inspection, plan examination and enforcement is performed in conformance to adopted municipal and construction codes.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The current full salary range for this position is $10,152/month - $12,300/month. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement and City policy. The City places new employees within the published salary range based on qualifications and professional experience as listed on the application material, in accordance with City policy. Candidates who exceed the minimum experience requirements shall be given credit for advanced step placement at the rate of one additional pay step for each two full years of directly related or equivalent professional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have experience that is not directly related or in a lower-level position will be placed at step one in the salary range. For positions that require a bachelor's degree, one additional step may be granted for applicants with a master's degree in a related field when the master's degree is not required to meet minimum qualifications.

For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures. At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here's a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team.

You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Ensures residential and commercial buildings and other structures within the City are permitted and inspected to conform to the various uniform/model, construction and municipal code requirements.

Plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the work assignments of assigned staff; assesses and monitors workloads; identifies and resolves problems.

Interprets construction and municipal codes. Renders advice, judgments and decisions to staff, developers, builders and the general public.

Directs all on-site field building inspections and performs such as needed. Also responsible for resolving unusual or difficult situations regarding inspections and approvals encountered by inspectors and other employees.

Directs all structural and non-structural building plan reviews and performs such as needed on all proposed residential, commercial and public building and development projects to ensure compliance with construction code requirements, state laws and municipal ordinances. Approves or disapproves plans, alterations and changes.

Under the direction of the Development Services Manager, develops and administers Permit Center operating policies as well as necessary and effective permitting approval requirements and procedures in conjunction with other lead permit review staff. Provides guidance to Permit Technicians and Permit Center Supervisor.

Develops and maintains local modifications to state-mandated building codes; prepares adopting ordinances. Investigates, responds and resolves citizen complaints and referrals from other agencies.

Delegates responsibility and authority to assigned personnel as appropriate. Monitors daily work activities to assure the timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities.

Manages and monitors contracts with outside consultants. Writes requests for proposals (RFPs), develops scope of work and reviews and coordinates final contract terms. Facilitates the RFP process and serves as project manager.

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