Building official Jobs in Usa

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Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

The Building Official, under general direction of the assigned supervisor, monitors, implements and enforces all regulations and ordinances related to building codes, zoning, subdivision and floodplain and any other general health or safety matters under the jurisdiction of the City. This position is also responsible for performing technical and administrative functions relating to plan review, permitting and inspection of new and existing structures and field inspections of construction projects to ensure adherence with approved plans, and compliance with municipal, state and federal building codes and regulations. The Building Official is responsible for monitoring specialty inspections performed by third parties and serving as the City Floodplain Manager. This position will be regularly required to interact and coordinate with the Fire Marshal, Code Enforcement personnel, and Public Works department staff to complete and assist with various code compliance activities such as abatements of unsafe structures or other related code enforcement activities, city projects or community development. This position may also serve as a staff liaison between various related boards and commissions, such as ZBA or Historic Board. This position may supervise staff as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Building Official is responsible for ensuring that public health and safety regulations pertaining to the construction, renovation, or removal of structures are observed in a fair and ethical manner. The Building Official is also charged with the following duties :

• Review construction plans for compliance with building codes and other adopted regulations of the City.
• Issue permits for buildings, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electrical, signs and floodplain development.
• Inspect and supervise the inspection of new and remodeled work in progress.
• Conduct or supervise field and administrative investigation into potential violations of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations
• Issue "stop orders" for work orders and notices of violations of municipal codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Prepare statistical reports pertaining to inspection, building, code activity and other related activities.
• Supervise or conduct final inspections for issuance of certificates of occupancy.
• Assist City Council, and City Boards and Commissions in administrative and technical areas pertaining to Building Code related matters.
• Assist the Director of Development Services in daily activities and any special projects.
• Maintain files and records related to all building permits issued, inspection activities and other related activities.
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda in support of daily activities.
• Review floodplain development permits.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards, trustworthiness, and personal integrity.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time; is required to reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, pull, or balance; occasionally is required to work at high elevations, in trenches and tight spaces. This position requires medium to heavy physical work requiring the exertion of fifty (50) pounds of force occasionally, up to twenty (20) pounds of force frequently, and up to ten (10) pounds of force constantly to move, lift and push objects.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in excavations and roadways and is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

EEOC AND AT-WILL STATEMENT :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The City of Burnet is an at-will employer and the employee or the City may choose to end the employment relationship at any time for any reason in accordance with applicable laws.

The City of Burnet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Where applicable, reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

BENEFITS : Insurance :

City pays up to 50% of Medical premium cost for child coverage.

Retirement :

2 : 1 Match with employee contributions at 7%; Employer 14% of gross.

Additional Benefits :

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