Senior Building Official & Code Compliance Leader

BUILDING OFFICIAL

Pay Range: $83,037.07 - $

Compensation & Benefits:Starting salary is open, dependent upon qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, to include a generous 10% Employer 401a Retirement Contribution.

Working in Paradise

On St. Pete Beach, locals and visitors can thrive. Located in the heart of Florida’s Gulf Coast, St. Pete Beach is home to the most beautiful beaches and dunes, breathtaking sunsets, award-winning dining, and family-friendly vacation destinations. A vibrant community of 10,000 residents, St. Pete Beach embraces our historical legacy and community spirit while also welcoming in a future of innovation as we strive to attract new visitors, diverse partners, and expanded opportunities to positively impact the region.

St. Pete Beach prides itself on our sustainability efforts, as well, including the protection of nesting sea turtles and keeping our pristine beaches safe and clean. Whether you are visiting St. Pete Beach for vacation or commuting to work, destinations such as the historic Don Cesar Hotel & Resort will welcome you to our unique paradise. On any given day, you will find activities and attractions that make St.

Pete Beach an outstanding place to live, work, and play.

When you join the City of St. Pete Beach team, your work will help make a difference in our cherished community. You will be part of a dedicated team that honors our local heritage, invests in our residents, and ensures that our community continues to grow and prosper.

Position Summary

Meets all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements. Applies knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department. Supervises & trains building department staff on statutes and code requirements. Performs highly technical work in plan review and inspection of commercial and residential building construction for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, FEMA Floodplain Regulations, and local ordinances.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Performs commercial and residential building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plan review and inspections; provides code sections as required; maintains accurate records; prepares reports; assists the Community Development Director with special projects.

• Performs plan reviews and inspections of varying complexity to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; schedules inspection requests; records inspection results; confers with and interprets code requirements for contractors, engineers, architects, and residents.
• Assists code enforcement personnel in the investigation of potential violations, including but not limited to erosion control, work without a permit, and unlicensed contractor activity.
• Inspects unsafe buildings in concert with the Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement Officer and issues notices to abate unsafe conditions.
• Appears and offers testimony atCodeEnforcement/Special Master hearings and in court, when necessary.
• Meets with violators of applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations to assist in the resolution of issues and to achieve compliance.
• Performs stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation control inspections.
• Assists at the permit counter as needed.
• As a condition of employment, City of St. Pete Employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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