Assistant Director of Building Safety; Building Official

Starting Salary Range: $ - $
Starting salary will reflect qualifications, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and internal equity

• Division Leadership - Direct, assign, and evaluate the work of building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and general inspectors and administrative staff; set clear expectations, support staff development, and build a team known for technical competence and professional conduct.
• Building Code Enforcement - Direct enforcement of all applicable building code provisions governing construction methods, materials, and requirements; oversee investigation of complaints and resolution of violations in a consistent, fair, and well-documented manner.
• Safety and Code Compliance - Ensure all permitted construction activity meets applicable safety standards and building codes; direct staff to identify and respond to unsafe construction conditions, unpermitted work, and imminent hazards; coordinate with other City departments when construction safety issues affect the public.
• Permitting Operations - Oversee plan review, permit issuance, fee collection, contractor registration, inspection records, notices, and orders; work directly with applicants and staff to resolve plan issues, approaching those conversations as a resource, not a barrier.
• Technical Advisory and Code Maintenance - Provide technical support to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Construction Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals; represent the Division in Development Review Committee meetings; evaluate and recommend code updates to City management and City Council.
• City Facilities and Records - Assist in the review of design and construction for City facilities; maintain accurate records on inspections, permits, fees, and enforcement; prepare regular reports on division activity and performance.
• Additional Duties - This role may require taking on responsibilities outside of those listed above as organizational needs evolve. Duties and priorities may shift at any time with or without notice.

• Code and Regulatory Expertise - Thorough knowledge of building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical codes, ordinances, and construction safety standards; ability to interpret provisions, identify violations and unsafe conditions, ensure consistent enforcement across all trades, and recommend amendments to keep the City’s standards current.
• Plan Review - Ability to read and evaluate building plans and specifications for compliance with applicable codes, zoning requirements, and City standards.
• Leadership - Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a multi-discipline inspections team; experience managing performance, supporting growth, and maintaining accountability in a technical environment.
• Customer Focus - Genuine commitment to serving developers, contractors, applicants, and residents well; ability to communicate technical requirements clearly, respond to concerns professionally, and represent the City in a way that builds confidence and trust.
• Collaboration - Ability to work across departments, boards, and agencies to move projects forward; comfortable in multi-stakeholder environments where alignment matters as much as technical accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement - Interest in keeping the division current in codes, processes, and technology; ability to identify what is not working and propose practical changes that improve outcomes for staff and the public.
• Communication - Clear, direct written and verbal communication; able to translate technical requirements into plain language for applicants, elected officials, and the public without losing accuracy.
• Organization - Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, follow-through, and…