Chief Building Official; CBO Job Gainesville area,Georgia USA,Management

Position: Chief Building Official (CBO)
JOB SUMMARY:

Plans, manages, directs, and monitors the operational, and personnel activities of inspection services including plumbing, heating/air, electrical, gas, and building construction permit issuance, inspections, and plan review to ensure plans, workmanship, and materials conform to applicable laws, codes, and regulations, including required building setbacks, and erosion & sediment control measures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

Leads and oversees building staff, including workload management, hiring and onboarding processes, training initiatives, performance evaluation, personnel actions, issue resolution, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
* Executes key administrative functions by managing essential communications, maintaining critical records, and managing routine tasks that support departmental objectives.
* Oversees coordination of departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed, such as collaborating with the Fire Marshall and Code Enforcement.
* Provides technical building code advice to General Contractors/builders, homeowners, and internal leadership.
* Delivers presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the public.
* Communicates official programs, policies and procedures to staff and the public.
* Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
* Interprets building code and provides guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and other stakeholders; leads pre-construction meetings as necessary.
* Ensures staff maintain required certifications and stay current with industry best practices, technology, and emerging trends in construction.
* Develops and recommends proposed revisions to codes, resolutions and local regulations.
* Oversees the review and evaluation of building plans across all project types to confirm compliance with code requirements and regulatory standard.
* Investigates and resolves complex issues related to commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.
* Addresses and documents sensitive customer service issues through direct engagement, written communication, and problem resolution.
* Oversees and supports the review of building plans, site plans, plan revisions, specifications, previous inspection records, or other documents to ensure code compliance.
* Manages coordination of the permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspection and occupancy with Permit Manager or designee.
* Ensures that team meets operational goals and provides high level of service. Works with the Development Services Director in developing and communicating departmental goals.
* Performs other duties of a similar or related level and manages or assists with special projects as necessary or assigned.
* Conducts inspections as necessary to assist with workload
* Oversees and may perform on-site inspections to enforce soil erosion regulations.
* Approves all Certificates of Occupancy (CO)
* Conducts job site visits throughout construction and final inspection phase to ensure compliance with County building regulations.
* Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
* Performs other related duties as required and provides support to other employees or departments as needed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related degree highly preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Must possess Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification. Five (5) years of construction experience, and a minimum of five (5) years management experience required. Requires strong communication skills and experience communicating with diverse communities, inclusive of establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Working experience and knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the capability to work within inspections software programs.

Licenses/Certifications:

I.C.C. CBO certification, including but not limited to:
Commercial Combination Plans Examiner, and Commercial Combination Inspector. Other relevant licenses and certifications will be considered. Valid Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *

Leadership, management and supervisory principles and methods.
* Relevant Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes.
* Building, plumbing, mechanical and general construction codes.
* Carpentry, electrical, cement work and plumbing.
* Modern administrative systems, tools, and operational processes.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office and other relevant software and hardware systems.
* Basic accounting and budgeting processes.
* Knowledge of building inspection practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of legal procedures in building and zoning code enforcement.
* Ability to read and interpret construction and…