Chief Building Official

Summary

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to provide technical and administrative support to the department. Successful performance helps ensure the efficient and effective operation of the department.

Essential Functions

Independent judgment is required to identify, select and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. The Chief Building Inspector is responsible for leading the Inspections Department. The

primary function of this full-time position is to ensure residential and commercial project safety and code compliance through regular field inspections including foundations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, erosion and sedimentation control, and final inspections for occupancy. The Chief Building Inspector is an active participant of the senior management team and reports to the City Manager. The individual in this position serves as the department head and is responsible for the overall supervision of all department employees.

• Conducts field inspections of residential and commercial construction sites and structures to ensure compliance with city, county, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations; maintains inspection log;
• Conducts pre-construction meetings;
• Coordinating effort with the collaborative team and/or outside consultants where needed.
• Monitoring contractors.
• Reviews plan and construction documents;
• Reviews, inspects, and recommends corrective action for drainage and erosion and sedimentation control on individual subdivision and/or commercially developed lots;
• Interprets codes and ordinances for contractors and property owners, answers questions related to building construction, codes, and regulations;
• Inspects unsafe buildings to include those that are burned or abandoned and recommends abatement procedures if appropriate; Inspects buildings for the type of occupancy concerning building type.
• Construction Close-Out: Review all closeout documentation submitted by the general contractor for completeness.
• Coordinate and attend the milestone inspections, including Punch List, Substantial Completion, and Final Inspection.
• Issues warnings; stop-work orders and citations for non-compliance.
• Inputs inspection reports in the computer for access and storage.
• Attends and participates in meetings regarding assigned site locations and projects.
• Document and distribute OAC Meeting Minutes to attendees
• Attend Monthly Development Committee meetings and apartment sweeps
• Compile/manage lists for distribution.
• Performs other duties as required.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.
  
  

We seek candidates who are flexible, well-organized, creative, inquisitive, resourceful, detail-oriented, ethical, collaborative and committed to inclusive educational excellence. The ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment while maintaining quality work products is essential for success in this position. The candidate will have experience planning, directing, and supervising personnel, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of projects, and the completion of the annual budget for the Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of City and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of City, State, and National building codes.
• Knowledge of erosion and sedimentation control standards, construction methods, and materials.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of generally accepted engineering, construction, and building practices.
• Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.
• Skill in prioritizing and scheduling assignments.
• Skill in communicating effectively with contractors, builders, developers, the general public, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Skill in basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets.
• Skill in operating voltage/ amperage testers.
• Ability to maintain routine records.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Ability to operate City vehicles safely.
• Must be able to present information clearly and in an interesting manner to elected officials and the general public.
• Must be able to deal fairly and calmly with issues requiring conflict resolution.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public.
• Must be able to use tact and courtesy in dealing with the public.
• Must be able to analyze and evaluate procedures and work processes and to exercise appropriate judgment in establishing priorities and work methods.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to deal effectively and courteously with others, to work independently and in team settings.
• Must be able to type or to use a personal computer with word processing and related software and to enter and retrieve information with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with some college coursework in architecture or engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in construction trade; three (3) years experience in a supervisory role.
• Must possess certification by International Code Council as Commercial Combination Inspector; Residential Combination Inspector and ICC Building Plans Examiner.
• Must be licensed by State Construction Board and hold certification from International Code Council by each construction trade/practice.
• Must possess a valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.
  
  

The City of College Park offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees in including healthcare, dental care, vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).