Building Official (Open Until Filled)

Clallam County is seeking a qualified and experienced Building Official to lead and manage the County's code enforcement and inspection functions. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal building regulations and codes, including the International Code Council provisions, ADA standards, State Energy Codes, and zoning regulations. The Building Official supervises inspection and plan review activities, oversees staff, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and contributes to policy development and enforcement procedures.

• Prepare and submit for approval departmental budget and special program budgets, normally using team approach with other staff.
• Perform final development and justification of department budget and assist Director of Community Development with submission to the Board of County Commissioners.  Full authority for all division appropriations subject to County policy and law.
• Implement and monitor the enforcement of all provisions of the International Code Council including of the Building, Mechanical, and Fire Codes as well as the Uniform Plumbing Code.  Also, monitor the enforcement of the American Disabilities Act and State Energy Codes; supervise and monitor floodplain and shoreline regulations; enforce zoning regulations.
• Direct and participate in the development and implementation of short-term and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Interpret and enforce applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Maintain close coordination with other County departments regarding inspections, code enforcement and related functions.
• Supervise the inspection of commercial and residential buildings for compliance with applicable codes of the County, state, and federal agencies.
• Supervise the division’s plan checking functions and personally perform plan review as needed.  Perform difficult field inspections and review inspections.   Review decisions made by subordinates when unusual conditions exist.  Give final approval to acceptable structures and installations.
• Recommend and draft building and related code changes.
• Represent the division before the Board of County Commissioners; confer with and advise architects, contractors, builders, engineers and the general public, on plans, requirements and inspections.
• Supervise subordinate staff and delegate responsibilities.  Take action to resolve departmental and administrative conflicts and problems; decide alternate courses of action; interpret policies; and otherwise make the decisions that have not been delegated.  Monitor and evaluate the progress of delegated matters.  Schedule and assign staff members in accordance with project or program requirements. Supervise assigned projects to ensure assignment is proceeding effectively and on schedule.  Take appropriate action to eliminate disruptions, conflicts, and associated delays.
• Respond to public inquiries, investigate, and resolve complaints or refer to appropriate individuals or other County departments for resolution.
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with civic groups, other County departments and the public regarding programs and activities.  Initiate community interest in codes and enforcement.
• Attend Permit Advisory Board meetings regularly and County Board of Appeal meetings as required.
• Perform management functions as described in the attached “Regular Management Responsibilities.”

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the building trades, construction, or a related field. A degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, or related field may substitute for specialized training.

Experience:

• Requires ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience of a supervisory, administrative, or professional nature in the design, construction, and inspection of public, commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
• Thorough competency and extensive knowledge of the principles and practices as applied to codes enforcement.  
• Requires ability to plan, schedule and review the work and performance of subordinates in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, other employees, and the general public.  
• Requires ability to prepare and direct the preparation of comprehensive reports, budgets, departmental materials, and correspondence.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of ICC Certification as Certified Building Official (CBO) within one year of hire.
• Possess and maintain International Code Council certification as:  Residential Plans Examiner, Commercial Plans Examiner, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Fire Code Plans Examiner, and ADA Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Inspector/Plans Examiner.

Department: Department of Community Development (DCD)
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Clallam County, WA
Salary: $6,824.61-$8,315.12 per month

Salary : $6,825 - $8,315