Building Official

Building Official

Section I:
Brief Summary of the Job.
Under the supervision of the Community Development Director, the Building Official is an exempt position under FLSA. This employee is responsible for the overall guidance, direction and management of the City's building code function which includes overseeing and enforcing city codes by inspecting buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems of construction projects and existing structures within the City of Spring Hill.

In addition, this employee coordinates and oversees the activities and operations related to plan review, issuance of building permits, building construction inspection services and coordination of assigned activities. This position should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective organizational, public relations, customer service and communication skills.

Section II:
Essential Duties of the Job.

• Oversee building code compliance, managing inspections and ensuring safety standards in construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local building codes and regulations including reviewing plans, issuing permits and conducting inspections.
• Analyze architectural plans and specifications to ensure they meet safety and regulatory standards.
• Perform field inspections on industrial, commercial and residential buildings.
• Enforce and abate building code violations in existing structures.
• Oversees and follows the City's adopted codes inspection and permit issuance programs.
• Serves as City flood plain manager.
• Participate in City Emergency Operations Plan as assigned and/or designated.
• Serves as plans examiner for all building permit applications.
• Determine, develop and oversee the administration of the City's building permit process including associated fee schedules.
• Provides information to contractors, developers, homeowners and the general public to assist with understanding building codes and regulations.
• Prepares and maintains staff worklog tracking inspection activity.
• Prepare and present reports on building code issues to various committees and governmental bodies.
• Continually monitor local, city, county, state, national and international building and construction codes to determine the need to create, change or remove building and construction codes for the City.
• Interpret code requirements as requested by City staff, Governing Body, fire department, residents, contractors and the general public.
• Supervise inspectors to ensure building and construction inspections are scheduled and completed in accordance with department policy and procedure.
• Establish and maintain systems to ensure all files, correspondence, reference documents, reports, permits, plans and other materials are maintained appropriately.
• Inspect non-routine and specialty building and construction projects.
• Ensure the ongoing training and education of inspectors.
• Report activities of staff to Community Development Director.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Section III:
Education, Formal Training and/or Certifications.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or a related field required. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Master's degree in construction or related field preferred. Valid driver's license required.

• ICC certification for Commercial Building Inspector and Plans Examiner required.
• Must obtain ICC Combination Plans, Fire Plans Review and Inspection certification within 1 year of hire.
• Must obtain ICC Certified Floodplain Manager certification within 1 year of hire.
• Specialized ICC certifications such as plumbing and/or electrical desired.
• Certified Building Official (CBO) or Master Code Professional (MCP) preferred.

Section IV:
Experience.
Five years of similar or related experience required. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Section V:
Special Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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A thorough knowledge of building inspections, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, federal, state and local building regulations and codes is required. This employee must be able to operate computers, department vehicles, electrical testing equipment, copiers, and other office equipment. The ability to interpret building codes and regulations, to prepare reports, to understand and anticipate problems, and to understand written instructions, reports, proposals, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and code books is required.

The ability to handle stress effectively, organize, set priorities and exercise independent judgement. Must be able to facilitate group processes, implement effective problem-solving solutions and build consensus. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective public relations, customer service, organizational, oral and written…