Assistant Building Official

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Chief Building Official, the incumbent’s primary responsibilities include supervisory, administrative, and technical work in organizing and managing the plan review process, inspection activity and administrative support functions in accordance with the Florida Building Code. Responsibilities also include the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and procedures related to service functions and delivery. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for results obtained.

• Performs supervisory, administrative, and technical work in organizing and managing the plan review process, inspection activity and administrative support functions in accordance with the Florida Building Code.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures related to service functions and delivery.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of Building Division policies, programs, and operations.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the building permit application plan review process under the supervision of the Chief Building Official.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspection activities under the supervision of the Chief Building Official.
• Confers with owners, architects, engineers, developers, and contractors concerning interpretation and resolution of code matters.
• Conducts and participates in public meetings; addresses citizen and administrative requests and prepares reports and responses as appropriate.
• Inspects construction sites, reviews plans, and performs inspections to confirm compliance with established policies and applicable State, County and City Building related Codes and Regulations as needed.
• Hears and investigates complaints of inspection activities and makes appropriate related recommendations to the Building Official as necessary.
• Prepares evidence and testifies on code violation cases.
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters.
• Implements and reviews reports to verify established goals and objectives are achieved.
• Responds to requests for assistance from other departments related to normal and emergency matters.
• May assume the responsibilities of the Chief Building Official in his or her absence.
• Represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients in a professional and respectful manner, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or a related field plus seven (7) to ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in building / construction inspection activities and operations with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; supplemented by the following additional qualifications set forth in the Florida Building Code.
• Certified as required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Building Code Administrator AND
• Certified as required by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications:
  • Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer having practiced for at least seven (7) years with a minimum of five (5) years in HVHZ jurisdiction
• Ten (10) years combined experience as a Master Electrician, Electrical Contractor, General Contractor, Master Mechanical, Mechanical Contractor, Class A Air Conditioning Contractor, Master…