Description

Under administrative supervision, this position serves as the Building Official for the County. Responsibilities include administering, enforcing, and interpreting building codes, licensing ordinances, and related regulations to ensure that all construction within the county is safe, compliant, and meets approved standards. The Building Official manages plan reviews, inspection activities, permitting procedures, and supervises building department staff. Additionally, the role oversees a comprehensive program for issuing, maintaining, and controlling licenses and permits according to relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Requirements

Years of Experience:
10 years of related experience

Progressively responsible experience in administration of a code enforcement department, building construction practices, construction management.

Years of Supervisory Experience:
5 years of managerial experience

Certifications, Licensures, and Examinations:
Certified ICC Residential Building Inspector (Preferred); ICC Residential Plans Reviewer (Preferred); ICC IBC Plans Reviewer (Preferred); ICC IBC Inspector (Preferred); ICC Residential Energy Inspector (Preferred); ICC Commercial Energy Inspector (Preferred) 

Hiring preference will be provided to candidates possessing nationally accredited code enforcement certifications.    Ideally candidates should be an accredited Certified Building Official and/or Master Code Official.