Building Official Manager
Description
Examples of Duties
Functions as the Building Official for the City and administers, interprets, communicates, and enforces municipal ordinances and adopted codes and standards pertaining to the construction of the built environment in the City of Jefferson
Directs day-to-day operations of personnel engaged in providing inspection, regulatory, and code enforcement services related to all phases of building and housing construction, electrical, plumbing, fire and safety protections and heating installations.
Provides and monitor staff development to insure appropriate expertise and experience within the division.
Reviews building plans and inspects residential, commercial and industrial buildings assuring that construction, alteration and maintenance work complies with code and is constructed according to approved plans; checks the quality of materials and methods of construction for structural, electrical work, concrete work, plastering, plumbing, tile, masonry work, and life/safety code compliance.
Provides exceptional customer service while communicating with contractors, builders, developers and citizens during the plan approval and inspection processes to insure compliance with municipal ordinances and regulations
Provides staff support and assistance to boards and commissions as required. Attends other meetings, training and conferences; interacts with outside agencies and commissions; and provides leadership for teams or committees, as needed.
Coordinates with Code Enforcement and/or the Fire Department on various code compliance activities, including the abatement of dangerous or unsafe structures.
Attends meetings of the Development Review Committee; coordinates and attends pre-application meetings; and coordinates plan review with other departments, as needed.
Typical Qualifications
Physical: Ability to traverse over rough terrain; inspect dangerous and unfinished buildings; and work in extreme weather conditions. Ability to drive City vehicle to sites to conduct inspections and inspect work being performed and to determine adherence to codes, ordinances and standards.
Mental: Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing; tactfully enforce established City codes and regulations; interpret plans, diagrams, blueprints, and specifications; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with designers, engineers, architects, contractors, developers and the general public. Ability to keep detailed records and to prepare reports. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, assign and evaluate the work of inspectors.
Supplemental Information
Must have a valid Missouri driver's license.
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Additional Info
Job Function : Development
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Education Level : Bachelors Degree
Job Type : Full-Time