JOB
About Our Community: The City of Tukwila is a unique and exciting city to live, work and visit even though it is just under 10 square miles. With a population of only 22,000 residents, the city sees upwards of 150,000 visitors and workers daily. The residential population is also host to individuals from all over the world with over 80 languages spoken by students of the Tukwila School District making it a truly unique community. Tukwila is also home to the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest, headquarters for major national and international corporations, The Museum of Flight, and a thriving hub of popular retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. Our Mission: To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests. All potential team members are evaluated on the following values: Caring –We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.About the DepartmentThe Department of Community Development (DCD) is seeking Building Official in the Building Division. The Building Division is to safeguard health, safety, property and public welfare through the enforcement of the Washington State Building Code and related codes. The Division's work ensures that buildings are designed and constructed to be structurally stable, have adequate entrances and exits, provide sufficient light and ventilation, and meet an acceptable level of health, life and safety protection. HOW TO APPLYPlease attach onto your online application: Must complete online application; andAttach Cover Letter;Attach a Chronological Resume and if applicable copies of certifications under the training, experience, and licensing requirements on this posting. First Review Date of applications will be May 31, 2024. The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.Veteran's Preference: City of Tukwila follows the guidance given by the State of Washington regarding applying Veteran's Preference under provisions of RCW 73.16.010 and WAC 357.16.110 (2). Please attach a copy of your DD214 or NGB Form 22 to your online application if you are eligible to claim Veterans Preference. Character of service should reflect as being Honorable. General discharge under Honorable Condition does not qualify.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs all of the duties of the Building Official as prescribed in the City's adopted construction codes, to include researching codes in response to proposed issues, interpreting codes, and determining feasibility and mitigation measures. Renders advice, judgments, and decisions to developers, builders, and the general public.Manages and directs the administration of building inspection, plan checking, code enforcement, and permitting activities, to include providing final approval on all permits before issuance and reviewing all inspection reports. Ensures residential and commercial buildings and other structures are inspected according to the various adopted requirements.Provides direction, counseling, performance evaluation, discipline, and training of assigned staff.Develops and establishes short and long range plans, goals, performance standards, policies and procedures to carry out the functions of the division and assigned programs.Maintains reasonable, predictable, and regular attendance during the standard work week.Acts as a liaison for assigned area with other agencies to include other departments, divisions, and the general public. Represents the City at various meetings, conducts staff meetings, and makes presentations.Responds to complaints about building and other code-related violations, takes corrective action and notifies applicable parties of results.Recommends division's annual budget and implements assigned budgeted work plans.Conducts on-site field inspections as warranted. Resolves unusual or difficult situations encountered by inspectors.Directs and participates in preparing and maintaining records and reports related to inspections, plan review, code enforcement, permits, budget, and revenue projections.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Position requirements at entry): Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible experience as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor, and/or superintendent of construction, including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the essential elements of the job.Valid Driver's License; andICBO Plans Examiner, ICBO Building Inspector, and CABO Certificates, or equivalent.PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, mobility, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing, walking, climbing, and crawling.