Chief Building Official

CITY OF EVANS

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:

Chief Building Official

Department:

Community Development

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Division:

Building

Reports To:

Community Development Director

Classification:

Full-time Regular

Requisition:

1607

Salary Range:

$107,900-$151,060/year DOQ

Opening Date:

Monday, December 9, 2024

Closing Date:

Monday, December 23, 2024

NATURE OF WORK: The Chief Building Official is under general direction and manages the day-to-day administration of the Building Division within Community Development Department; provides management and oversight to all building-related processes within the Department, including plan reviews, inspections, code development/adoption, code interpretations, and issuance of certificates of occupancy; collaborates with other city departments and external customers; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Manages and organizes resources, people, and workflow in a safe learning environment through open communication, budget management, professional development, and continuous improvement while demonstrating flexibility and resilience to meet objectives.
• Functions as an advisor for department using independent judgment and decision making to provide the necessary guidance to achieve operational and long-range results.
• Employee possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the essential duties of the job safely and satisfactorily, including, but not limited to municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building, customer service, detail oriented, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result-orientation, research and analyzing data, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding our EDGE core values.
• Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language both orally and in writing so others can understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails.
• To support consistent high-quality service for our community and each other, it is the expectation of all employees to be punctual and have good attendance and to communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or when taking leave according to city policy.
• Manage the review process relating to a variety of residential and commercial permits and plans for compliance with adopted building codes and standards.

• Perform residential and commercial plan reviews.
• Conduct field inspections of residential and commercial projects.
• Participate in the land development process as needed.
• Advise, consult, and provide information to the Community Development Director regarding the compliance and enforcement of building codes and property maintenance codes.
• Compile statistical information; create reports; and enter database information.
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders on building code related issues; recommend code amendments; and offers solutions to technical problems and code enforcement actions.
• Present code adoption and amendments to City Council.
• Make final decisions on code interpretations.
• Provide assistance to various City advisory boards and commissions.
• Interpret and explain building codes and regulations.
• Provide advice in the development of short- and long-term plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and structures that may be structurally compromised, proceeds through enforcement actions through the building safety code violation process by issuing written or posted notices to vacate premises, as necessary; proceeds with monitoring case for compliance.
• Respond to building code violation complaints, conduct inspections, as necessary, proceeds through code violation process enforcement actions, and monitors compliance cases; issues written citations for failure to comply; and assists in the prosecution of building code violators.
• Recommend and implement changes to policies and codes.
• Expert knowledge of the theory, principles, practices and methods of building construction disciplines, codes and standards.
• Ability to perform residential and commercial plan reviews for adopted model codes.
• Develops and/or participates in the development of staff work plans, measures and tracks progress towards goals, prepares and conducts timely and constructive performance appraisals.
• Ability to use digital plan review computer tools, programs and systems.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to strategize and consider and assess potential short-term and long-term impact of decisions.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment as well as make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privileged to serve each other and the community; therefore, will be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of progressive experience as an advanced building inspector or plans examiner, or in a construction trade including two years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Possession of ICC certification as a Certified Building Official.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in public/municipal sector.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction sciences or related field.

PHYSICAL AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

*The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to exercise mental visual concentration, listen, talk, stand, reach, twist, and demonstrate manual dexterity. The employee is required to focus attention on tasks without losing concentration or becoming distracted by surrounding activities and interruptions. The employee is also required to kneel, squat, stoop, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. The employee may need to climb ladders, work in Confined Spaces, use power equipment/tools that produce vibration and noise, and work in Work Zones with moderate to heavy traffic. The employee may need to work in all outside weather conditions near moving equipment in areas with elevated noise levels and where chemicals may be utilized. Work is performed in both office and field settings.

Our Mission

To deliver sustainable, citizen driven services for the health,
safety, and welfare of the community.

Our Values

Empower. Deliver. Grow. Engage.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and other essential functions expected of an employee and subject to change at any time. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee.

The City of Evans conducts pre-employment physical exams, drug testing, and background investigations as a condition of employment. A positive drug screen test for marijuana will disqualify a candidate from being considered for employment, regardless of whether the use is recreational or medical (red card).

Apply online at www.evanscolorado.gov City of Evans, Human Resources, 1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620.

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