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Building Official

SAFEbuilt
Fremont, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/22/2025
Building Official - Sandusky County Area, OH
**This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus**
*Relocation available*
Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career.
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Official to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary: $90,000-$110,000 based on certifications and experience. SAFEbuilt also has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include a company car and fuel coverage, performance incentive bonuses, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service
  • Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.
  • Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential in all trades.
  • Perform inspection support as needed.
  • Supervise building department staff.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:
  • Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures
  • Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercise initiative and display independent judgment
  • Be self-directed and self-motivated
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • OH Commercial Building Official (CBO) (Lvl 5) certification required
  • OH Residential/Limited Commercial (RLC) (Lvl 3) certification required
    • (Previously Building, Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Plumbing Inspector and Building Plans Examiner certifications)
Alternatively
  • OH Comprehensive Code Official (CCO) (Lvl 6) certification accepted
  • Additional OH certifications are a plus
  • Inspection experience required
  • Client and team management experience in a building department setting preferred
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record required

More About SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/
Our employees are our greatest asset, with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments, including Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Fire Prevention, and Engineering, as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees, exploring innovative technology, and giving back to our communities.
In partnership with over 1200 communities, our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service, SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe, thriving communities.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000

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