Building Official Coordinator

Reports To:

Planning & Community Development Director

The Building Official is responsible for administering, coordinating, and enforcing the City’s building inspection, permitting, plan review, rental housing inspection, and code enforcement programs to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of residents, businesses, and the community. This position oversees the implementation and enforcement of local, state, and federal building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fuel gas, property maintenance, and related codes and ordinances.

The Building Official provides leadership and technical expertise in support of development activities, construction compliance, customer service, and operational efficiency. This position works collaboratively with City departments, contractors, developers, consultants, and the public to support the City’s growth and development objectives through consistent code application and professional service delivery.

• Administers and enforces the City’s adopted building, zoning, and safety codes, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conducts and oversees inspections of residential, commercial, and public structures for compliance with approved plans and codes.
• Reviews building plans, specifications, and permit applications to ensure compliance prior to issuance.
• Evaluates structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related systems for adherence to safety and performance standards.
• Investigates complaints regarding unsafe or non‑compliant structures and initiates corrective actions as necessary.
• Issues correction notices, stop‑work orders, and citations for violations and ensures timely resolution.

• Oversees the administration of the City’s building permit and inspection program, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Develops and maintains procedures, policies, and workflows to support effective code enforcement and inspection services.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the division budget, including forecasting needs and recommending improvements.
• Evaluates processes and implements improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

• Provides direction, training, and support to inspection staff, ensuring consistency and quality in inspections and enforcement.
• Coordinates with Planning & Community Development staff on development review, permitting, and zoning compliance.
• Works collaboratively with other City departments, contractors, developers, and external agencies to support development activities.
• Serves as a technical resource to staff and leadership on building codes, construction practices, and regulatory requirements.

• Provides information and technical guidance to contractors, developers, architects, property owners, and the general public.
• Responds to inquiries related to code requirements, permitting processes, and inspection results.
• Represents the City in meetings, hearings, and discussions related to building and code enforcement matters.

• Maintains accurate records of permits, inspections, enforcement actions, and correspondence.
• Prepares reports, recommendations, and documentation for the Planning & Community Development Director and City leadership.
• Ensures timely and accurate entry of data into the City’s permitting and record management systems.

• Maintains current knowledge of building codes, construction methods, and regulatory updates.
• Participates in professional development, training, and certification programs as required.

• Develops a comprehensive budget for the Building Division.
• Maintains code updates and provides information and analysis to all concerned parties, including construction associations, staff, adjacent communities, citizens, etc.
• Manages the appeals, code interpretations, and code development/updates before the Board of Appeals regarding the building code, housing code electrical code, plumbing and mechanical codes.
• Makes determinations regarding code requirements, interpretations, project decisions,…