Assistant Building Official

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission:
Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride Vision:
To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay Values:
Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:11/14/2026

Salary:$76, USD Annually

Job Summary:

Provides supervisory leadership in assisting the Building Official in the planning, organizing, and direction of the Building Division. Ensures compliance with the Florida Building Code, local codes, and ordinances, and state and federal laws. Maintains high customer service standards. Position reports to the Building Official.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives

Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services

Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management

Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities

Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance

Assists the Building Official with the overall division operation of the Building Division Serves as Acting Building Official in the absence of the Building Official Directly supervises the Plan Review and Inspection Staff, including selection, promotion, training, development, discipline, and appraisal of assigned staff

Supervises activities relating to plan review and inspections ensuring compliance with codes, ordinances, rules and regulations in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements

Technical

Assists with records management, retention, requests, and maintenance of records

Participates in and schedules pre-construction meetings with contractors/developers and City team members

Attends various meetings, seminars relating to building codes and/or department related issues

Prepares reports and makes presentations to the City Commission or other organizations as required

Maintains the Building Division's Standard Operating Manual Performs plan review and field inspections as needed

Performs required tasks relating to the Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating system

Assists with technology and permitting software directly related to implementation production of TRAKiT and permitting software

Assists with the Business Tax (BTR) processes, including contractor registrations, solicitor's permits, and other licensing requirements

Assists in the investigation and evaluation of structural damage caused by fires, vehicles, storms, or other man made or natural disaster related incidents

Works directly with the City Floodplain Manager, City Stormwater Program Administrator, Community Rating System (CRS) coordinator and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding floodplain management

Practices excellent customer service skills to promote the City of Largo as a business friendly environment and assists in developing…