Building Official

Reports to: Community Development Director

Direct Reports: Building Inspector and Permit Technician

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Town of Eagle, 200 Broadway, Eagle, CO 81631

Pre-Hire Requirements:This position requires passing a pre-hire drug test and criminal background check.

Job Summary
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This position manages and performs the enforcement and regulation of the minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property, and welfare standards of the adopted Town Ordinances regarding design, construction, quality of the materials, use and occupancy of all buildings and structures within the Town of Eagle. The Building Official serves as a working manager for a small department and is expected to foster long-term operational continuity, consistent code interpretation, clear communication, professional development, and effective delegation among Community Development staff.

Essential Functions: The list below intends to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.

• Leads the development and implementation of Building Department policies, procedures, priorities, and service standards in coordination with the Community Development Director, Town Manager, and Building Department staff.
• Schedules and conducts inspections of buildings and structures such as office buildings, residents, and commercial buildings to determine that construction complies with approved plans and/or applicable codes and ordinances.
• Ability to do commercial and residential plan reviews in the field and office, inspect buildings and plans in course of construction, alteration, and repair for adequacy of foundation, structure, safety and for conformity to existing code requirements; inspect footings, stem walls, caissons, reinforcing, weather proofing, drywall and framing to insure adequate conformity to the design and codes.
• Examine plumbing and heating groundwork, heating, and ventilation; check construction plans for compliance with codes and regulations; advise plumbers, contractors and homeowners in design or relocating plumbing, heating or other changes in new construction or existing buildings.
• Reviews inspection results with contractors, sub-contractors, homeowners, and/or other relevant parties.
• Prepares and issue building permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
• Works with Community Development Team to ensure compliance with land use development code.
• Reviews all relevant building, fire, plumbing, mechanical and energy codes. Provides interpretation and recommendations to ensure compliance with the intent of each code. May require outside agency support (i.e., fire department).
• May assist with building damage assessment inspections.
• Investigates complaints relating to unsafe structures; prepares written reports, issues notice to correct code violations, issues Stop Work notices and court summons; may testify in court regarding violations.
• Enforces the adopted building codes; serves as primary contact for inquiries regarding building code compliance inquiries; serves as primary party for information related to building codes and amendments.
• Attends Council meetings as required; prepares monthly staff reports; facilitates the adoption of building codes and amendments as necessary; prepares statistical data.
• Maintains building department records, including plans, permits, and inspection records.
• Attends meetings, seminars, and functions relating to building construction and fire safety.
• Provides an ethical commitment to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of residents and visitors in the Town of Eagle.
• Provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, and technical support to the Building Inspector and Permit Technician; establishes clear roles,…