Senior Code Official

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.  These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 

• Meet with stakeholders to provide or accept information pertaining to construction requirements and encourage continued development and growth in the City.  
• Provide written or verbal interpretations of Code under the direction of the Chief Code Official.
• Review plans, drawings and specifications for buildings and structures to ensure conformance with Code.
• Review and approve permits for construction of buildings and structures.
• Conduct on-site inspections of buildings and structures during construction to assure compliance with Code or special requirements.
• Conduct on-site inspections within the built environment in accordance with the City’s Property Maintenance Code; including, but not limited to erosion control, noxious weed and tall grass control, sidewalk snow and ice removal, and safe and sanitary maintenance of property.
• Prepare detailed and concise inspection reports of Code violations, maintain inspection data and records, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Investigate concerns from tenants, landlords, property owners and the public.
• May issue Municipal Citations for certain violations.  Provide expert testimony in municipal or Circuit Court proceedings.
• Independently conduct the most complex inspections, including public buildings, places of employment, and within the built environment.
• Perform various types of state level (DSPS) plan examination under the supervision of the Chief Code Official. 
• Provide mentorship, training, and direction to other inspection staff.
• Provide training and outreach to the public, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Extensive technical or specialized training such as that which would be acquired by an Associate’s Degree or two years of technical or business school. Four or more years of experience in a construction related environment where building inspections are performed frequently.

Knowledge of

• Knowledge of building construction principles, practices, methods, and materials.
• Applicable codes, standards, and ordinances.

Ability to

• Often use discretion in decision making in absence of specific policies and/or guidance from supervisors with some direct guidance received from supervisors.
• Make critical decisions that could result in critical financial loss, property damage, or bodily harm/loss of life.
• Use clear language to write technical reports.
• Perform detailed work with great accuracy.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of people, including co-workers, other professionals, contractors, developers, elected officials, and the public.

Skill in

• Using computer software applicable to the duties of the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office setting; Outside work (no effective protection from weather) is 60% of the time. Inside work is 40% of the time.
• The employee must be able to move about over rough and uneven terrain and assume awkward positions while performing inspection tasks; drive a vehicle and occasionally assist with snow removal on sidewalks.
• Physical agility and strength necessary to climb, stoop and access confined spaces to conduct inspections.  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.