Bureau Chief of Building Codes

Senior Management Position

Explore a rewarding career with the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Spanning just 7 square miles in south Central Pennsylvania, the City of Lancaster is home to nearly 60,000 diverse residents. The City oversees a range of public services including fire and police, health, housing, parks, streets, as well as water and wastewater for upwards of 120,000 customers in the surrounding region.

This work is powered by nearly 600 employees who are committed to the core values of quality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Our Core Values:
Quality. Teamwork. Integrity. Respect.

This senior level management position organizes and directs the overall operations of the Bureau of Building Codes and is responsible for ensuring buildings under construction or renovation in the City of Lancaster comply with Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code and the City of Lancaster's building code ordinances. The incumbent has considerable independence and latitude in setting up and directing the work and personnel of the bureau, including the management of third-party contractors, the building permit evaluation and approval process, inspections, and overall compliance.

Administrative direction for this position flows from the Director and Deputy Director of Community Planning and Economic Development, who both may review and assess work products and performance.

• Manages all bureau functions to ensure compliance with all City, state and federal codes related to construction, including state accessibility requirements, building construction and renovation, demolition, electrical, plumbing, energy, fire protection, property maintenance and health related to sewer issues on private property.
• Develops policies and procedures for efficient and effective bureau operations in permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement for building construction and renovation.
• Develops performance measurement criteria for the bureau, ensures that bureau staff is performing at or above established standards, and conducts performance appraisals on bureau staff.
• Educates the public on bureau laws and processes.
• Oversees enforcement of laws. Works with City Solicitor and Department Director and Deputy Director for all legal proceedings including but not limited to search warrants, stop work orders, and citations.
• Investigates complaints received regarding accessibility, construction, private plumbing system issues and health conditions of buildings; works collaboratively with other City bureaus and departments to address issues.
• Oversees the City Board of Plumber Examiners and Building Code Appeals Board and makes recommendations for Board membership when openings occur.
• Serves as the official board member or oversees a designee on the Historical Commission and Historic Architectural Review Board.
• Collaborates with personnel from other bureaus and departments across the City to ensure cohesive codes procedures that integrate with other City processes.
• Periodically prepares written or oral reports for City administration, Council, boards, commissions and authorities.
• Selects third-party code agencies in accordance with procurement policies. Ensures quality of plan reviews, inspections and timely resolution of construction problems to ensure compliance with state accessibility standards, customer satisfaction and sound construction.
• Supervises the Fire Protection Systems Program for the City, including permit application and plan intake, plan review services by third-party code agencies and City code officials, and inspection services, working closely with the City Fire Bureau.
• Maintains accurate and current records and financial files on all phases of the City's Building Code inspection and enforcement programs.
• Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.

Education, Training and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with major course work in facilities management, building systems, engineering, public administration, and/or business administration is required.
• At least six (6) years of experience in building construction / renovation, code enforcement, property maintenance, facilities management and/or demonstrable related experience with at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity is required.
• Any combination of education and experience deemed adequate as determined by the Director.

• Possession of the UCC Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Certifications as a Building Code Official (#29) is required within six months of hire.
• Additional International Code Council (ICC) certifications up to Master Code Professional Certification, or equivalent experience in a related field, as required by the Director.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania State Driver's License is required.

• Thorough knowledge of the objectives, principles and practices of building code enforcement.
• Knowledge of the International Code…