Chief Building Official - Community Development

Job Title

Building Division Chief

The Building Division of Community Development consists of the Chief Building Official, Permit Technicians, Plans Examiners, and Building Inspectors. The mission of the Building Division is to work to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare working to improve the quality of life with strong, affordable, energy efficient buildings to create a safer community for the people of Coconino County.

Under general supervision performs professional and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in the administration of construction plan review and inspections; perform related work as required.

(Illustrative Only)
• Plans, coordinates and supervises the enforcement of building safety codes
• Provides leadership and supervises staff
• Performs construction plans review
• Develops policies and standards
• Communicates with applicants and interested parties regarding code compliance
• Assures consistent interpretation, implementation and enforcement of codes
• Reviews new codes
• Investigates and resolves complaints
• Represents the department in legal hearings, public meetings, and interagency work groups
• Prepares and maintains records and reports Essential functions include but are not limited to: driving; standing; walking; working with and around others including co-workers, customers and supervisor; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motions (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near and far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary communication; and touch (finger dexterity).

Five years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection and construction plan review, with two years in a supervisory capacity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess ICC Certified Building Official Certificate.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: Five years progressively responsible leadership experience working as a Chief Building Official

This position is exempt from overtime.

Note:

Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

This position is safety sensitive.

• Skill in: - Negotiation/mediation
• Ability to: - Understand and interpret architectural and engineering plans
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Accurately evaluate construction plans for conformity to appropriate building codes
- Effectively apply the principles and practices of management
- Effectively negotiate with contractors, developers, owners and the public
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ Eco Pass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability