Building Services Supervisor

Basic Function

Under the direction of the Building Official, assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division; assist with the development of policies and procedures, project coordination and oversight, interpretation of codes, and the plan review of large and complex commercial development projects; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned building inspection and plans review staff; support administration of the Port of Seattle Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and other active ILAs.

Representative Duties

• Assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division.
• Coordinate review comments between City departments and personnel; deliver verbal or written comments and explanations according to established procedures.
• Assign and review the work of assigned inspection and plan review staff; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Review hiring applications and interview applicants as directed; reassign and discipline personnel according to established procedures; provide training as assigned.
• Evaluate pre-application and permit applications for complexity and priority; perform, coordinate and complete high-priority plan review on large and complex commercial development projects; assign and monitor consultant plan review services of large and complex commervial development projects; coordinate third-party review with in-house project review; assign, supervise and direct plan review services of plan review staff.
• Assist plan review staff with the plan review processes; review structural, non-structural, and other plans for code compliance; review construction plans and assure compliance with building codes.
• Assist with and develop policies and procedures; communicate with City personnel and outside organizations to interpret, explain, and enforce City policies and operating procedures; coordinate division activities, exchange information, interpret codes, and resolve issues or concerns.
• Assist the Building Official with updating and creating City ordinances, reviewing State law, analyzing current problems, and communicating with appropriate personnel regarding ordinance issues.
• Serve as the Building Official and manager in the absence of the Building Official, as directed.
• Serve as the project facilitator/coordinator of complex building projects to coordinate their review with other divisions and act as the contact for the division, as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned projects and activities and submit documents to appropriate personnel or departments as directed.
• Perform building field inspections as assigned; field train and monitor the activities of inspectors; drive to sites as directed.
• Provide support for the permit center to include application submittal, permit processing, technical support, and customer assistance.
• Stay abreast of new trends in the field of plan examination and building, plumbing, mechanical, energy and electrical code compliance; attend professional group meetings at local and state levels.
• Serve as designated essential personnel during any emergency management response scenario. Assist with managing and directing emergency building damage assessment inspections as part of the City’s Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with Port of Seatle (POS) Airport Building Department (ABD); coordinate and monitor peer review and inspection of selected POS projects as part of the ILA with the Port of Seattle.
• Monitor and track inspection and plan review activities for established Interlocal Agreements.
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance to inspection and code enforcement staff on work without permits transition to code enforcement case as needed.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Attend various staff and committee meetings as assigned.

• Code development and comprehension as related to assigned activities.
• Adopted Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical and State Energy Codes.
• State, federal and local laws and ordinances related to assigned activities.
• Permit process, related application requirements, and tracking procedures.
• General construction requirements and practices.
• Applicable ordinances related to code enforcement, , document requirements for various types of non-compliance with State and local construction codes (Stop Work orders, Work Without Permit, Unsafe postings, etc.),
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Accessibiility requirements related to new and altered facilities.
• Technical aspects of the building inspection and code enforcement.
• Building construction techniques.
• Permit issuance and tracking procedures utilizing the TRAKiT permit tracking system.
• Building addressing requirements and procedures.

• Assisting in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division.
• Providing code interpretations of the International Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code for staff and the public.
• Performing field inspections for commercial and residential properties.
• Reviewing complex building plans for compliance with building codes.
• Coordinating complex plan review and permitting between City departments and outside review consultants.
• Oral and written communication.
• Written communication, including writing comments and letters to developers, architects, engineers and contractors.
• Reviewing existing ordinances in order to help propose changes or new ordinances, policies, and procedures.
• Reading, interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Work independently with little direction.
• Manage time, including planning and organizing work, prioritizing projects, and meeting timelines for self and staff under your direction.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively with staff and the public concerning technical and non-technical issues.
• Operate a desktop computer, related software and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work within and maintain effective team relationships in the Building Services Division, across all City department disciplines, and with customer project teams.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate of Arts degree in construction technology, structural engineering, construction management or closely related field. Bachelor’s preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a building inspector and a minimum of three (3) years experience in plans examination.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.

• Valid and current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector.

• Valid ICC Certification as a Building Official, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector preferred.