Building Official

Salary: $95,000-106,000

Duties
Incumbent performs under the general supervision of the Building and Rental Services Manager, working with the CSA Team and other City service areas, is responsible for the following duties:

Essential Duties

• Oversees and performs construction code enforcement. Resolves construction code compliance and permit issuance problems
• Oversees Plan Review completion
• Acts as technical advisor to other service units, employees and the public on construction code issues
• Responds to questions about code requirements and provides interpretation of construction codes and code violations
• Solves/mediates problems among property owners, design professionals and the City in matters relating to the plan review process
• Maintains detailed and accurate operational and employee records
• Applies policies, procedures, rules and regulations appropriately
• Provides appropriate staff resources for Building Board of Appeals
• Resolves interpretation issues related to inspections of buildings under construction and existing buildings for compliance with applicable construction codes
• Ensures compliance with construction code laws and ordinances by staff
• Develops and implements City systems and processes to improve and streamline construction services provided by the City
• Supervises and directs inspection activities on construction projects
• Ensures all city requirements are met and construction permits are completed and approved prior to issuance of temporary or final Certificate of Occupancy

• Responds to emergencies, including after-hours responses to emergency contacts from various City service areas
• Responsible for authorizing violation tickets, condemnations, and vacate orders and is responsible for issuance of stop work orders in accordance with applicable codes
• Provides professional testimony in legal matters when necessary

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience required to immediately qualify as a Building Official and a Plan Reviewer under Act No. 54 of the Public Acts of 1986 of the State of Michigan
• Experience in construction administration, including inspections and construction code enforcement: at least four years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred ( in Construction, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• Licensed Architect or Engineer under the provisions of Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980 of the State of Michigan
  Experience supervising others including unionized employees
• Experience in commercial construction

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver’s license
• Must register with the State of Michigan within 30 days of employment and have registration immediately approved, or be currently registered with the State as a Building Official and as a Plan Reviewer or Building Inspector
• Must retain registration with the State as a Building Official and as either a Plan Reviewer or Building Inspector throughout employment with City

See the full job description here: City Building Official Job Description