Chief Building Official

Chief Building Official

City of Evans

Employment Announcement

Job Title: Chief Building Official

Department: Economic Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Division: Building

Reports To: Economic Development Director

Classification: Full-time Regular

Requisition: 1696

Salary Range: $ – $/year

Opening Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Chief Building Official is under general direction and manages the day-to-day administration of the Building Division within the Economic Development Department; provides management and oversight to all building-related processes within the Department, performs permit processing, plan reviews, inspections, code development/adoption, code interpretations, and issuance of certificates of occupancy; collaborates with other city departments and external customers; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Economic Development Director.

• Manages and organizes resources, people, and workflow in a safe learning environment through open communication, budget management, professional development, and continuous improvement while demonstrating flexibility and resilience to meet objectives.
• Functions as an advisor for the department using independent judgment and decision making to provide guidance to achieve operational and long-range results.
• Employee possesses knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all essential duties of the job safely and satisfactorily, including municipal governance, teamwork, problem solving, relationship building, customer service, detail orientation, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result orientation, research and data analysis, decision making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding our EDGE core values.
• Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language orally and in writing so others can understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails.
• To support consistent high-quality service for our community and each other, employees are expected to be punctual, have good attendance, and communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or leave requests according to city policy.
• Manage the review process for a variety of residential and commercial permits and plans for compliance with adopted building codes and standards.
• Perform residential and commercial plan reviews.
• Conduct field inspections of residential and commercial projects.
• Participate in the land development process as needed.
• Advise, consult, and provide information to the Economic Development Director regarding compliance and enforcement of building codes and property maintenance codes.
• Compile statistical information, create reports, and enter database information.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders on building code related issues; recommend code amendments; and offer solutions to technical problems and code enforcement actions.
• Present code adoption and amendments to City Council.
• Make final decisions on code interpretations.
• Provide assistance to various City advisory boards and commissions.
• Interpret and explain building codes and regulations.
• Provide advice in the development of short- and long-term plans; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and structures that may be structurally compromised; proceed through enforcement actions by issuing notices to vacate premises as necessary; monitor compliance cases.
• Respond to building code violation complaints, conduct inspections, proceed through enforcement actions, monitor compliance cases; issue citations for noncompliance; assist in prosecution of violators.
• Recommend and implement changes to policies and codes.
• Expert knowledge of construction disciplines, codes, and standards.
• Perform residential and commercial plan reviews for adopted model codes.
• Develop staff work plans, track progress toward goals, and conduct performance appraisals.
• Use digital plan review computer tools, programs, and systems.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strategize and assess potential impact of…