Chief Building Official

Job Title

Under the general direction of the Planning and Development Director, manages building permit records, building permit operations, plan checking and building inspection functions of the Planning and Development Department.

(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Direct the activities, including staffing, training and development and employee evaluation of assigned staff
• Plan, develop, implement and coordinate a variety of building and planning programs
• Oversee and direct the records management and project tracking activities
• Monitor State and County regulations and codes
• Ensure that County programs are in compliance with applicable regulations and codes
• Represent the County with community groups, architects, engineers, manufacturers and the general public on building and planning code matters and proposed regulations, legislation and access requirements dealing with building issues
• Provide building code interpretations
• Perform building plan check activities and issue permits and Certificates of Occupancy for building construction
• Represent the County with ICC, which writes and publishes the building codes
• Enforce laws regarding the construction, reconstruction, relocation of buildings
• Inspect buildings for compliance with codes and regulations
• Enforce applicable County Regulations
• Advise and provide information to the general public, architects, engineers, manufacturers, suppliers and others on the requirement of the building, plumbing, heating, and ventilation, housing and related codes and regulations
• Issue stop work orders and notices in situations of deliberate violation or negligent compliance
• Provide testimony when legal action is required to secure compliance
• Assist in the drafting of amendments to local building codes
• Assist other County Departments in the enforcement of codes related to construction
• Assist in the preparation administration of the annual budget and work programs
• Prepare technical and administrative reports and studies
• Prepare written correspondence as necessary
• Provide monthly reports on division activities
• Attend Board of County Commissioners meetings as required
• Negotiate and monitor contracts with outside consultants for plan check and inspection services
• Analyze permit fees in relation to fee structures of regional jurisdictions and recommend revisions as needed to support services provided
• Enforce other County regulations related to the issuance of building and planning permits
• Exercise judgment in the interpretation and application of County regulations and codes.
• Evaluate, develop and implement various building permit issuance and inspection procedures
• Provides superior customer service
• Answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies on building issues
• Explains policies, codes, standards and enforcement procedures
• Researches customer issues and answers questions within scope of authority
• Prepares written and graphic reports in a clear, comprehensive, concise and timely manner
• Conduct technical research; gather, interpret, analyze, prepare data and make recommendations on improvements to overall building permit functions
• Research and draft regulations for review and adoption
• Act as Planning and Development Department representative at various meetings
• Develop and update database records
• Research, prepare, and present information at public meetings and before various boards, commissions, and groups
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture or a related field, plus five (5) years progressively responsible experience in building construction, engineering or architecture, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. A valid State of Wyoming…