Building Official

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under direction of the Development Services Director, the Building Official administers all City activities related to building safety, construction regulation, plan review, inspection, and full-service code enforcement. The position supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for building inspection, plan check, and enforcement of building, zoning, housing, nuisance, fire, and health and safety codes. The Building Official ensures uniform interpretation and enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws;

oversees the City’s code enforcement program including complaint intake, investigation, abatement, administrative citations, and hearings; prepares and presents cases before the Board of Appeals, City Council, and courts; and provides professional and technical assistance to staff, applicants, contractors, and the public. The incumbent develops goals and objectives for the Division, ensures work quality and adherence to established procedures, and performs the most complex technical duties.

This is a single-incumbent management classification responsible for the full administration of the Building & Safety Division and the City’s Code Enforcement program. The incumbent must possess extensive knowledge of building construction, inspection practices, code interpretation, enforcement procedures, and due process requirements. The position exercises independent judgment, manages sensitive enforcement matters, and represents the City in regulatory, administrative, and judicial proceedings.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• 1. Plan review oversight — Supervises and participates in the examination of plans and specifications for completeness and compliance with applicable codes.
• 2. Inspection management — Plans, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial structures in all stages of construction.
• 3. Ensures compliance with structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, energy, and fire-life safety requirements.
• 4. Issues correction notices, notices of violation, and stop-work orders for deliberate or negligent noncompliance.
• 5. Maintains comprehensive inspection records and documentation.

• 1. Complaint intake & investigation — Receives, investigates, and resolves complaints involving zoning, building, housing, nuisance, fire hazards, and health and safety violations.
• 2. Conducts field inspections of properties, vacant lots, and structures; documents violations; prepares abatement cases.
• 3. Issues notices of violation, administrative citations, and compliance orders.
• 4. Coordinates enforcement actions with Police, Fire, Public Works, and other departments.
• 5. Prepares written reports, correspondence, and case files for administrative hearings and court proceedings; testifies as needed.
• 6. Works with neighborhood groups to address blight and quality-of-life issues.

• 1. Staff supervision — Selects, trains, evaluates, and disciplines assigned staff; provides technical guidance and code interpretation.
• 2. Develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the Building & Safety and Code Enforcement programs.
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