Building Official
Apply NowCompany: Williams County, ND
Location: Williston, ND 58801
Description:
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2025-09
Department: Development Services
Division: Building Division
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Description
Under general supervision from the Development Services Director, the Building Official coordinates the activities of the building inspection function.
Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Typical Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Special Working Conditions:
Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $47.11 to $51.82 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees including a fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents, paid sick and vacation leave, term life insurance, full contribution to the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement system, and more!
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.
Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.
Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.
Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.
Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.
Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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Mark the following areas where you have experience:
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Rate your experience level regards residential plan review:
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Rate your experience level regards commercial plan review:
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Rate your level of experience related to Planning and Zoning regulations:
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Mark the following areas where you have experience:
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Mark the following areas where you have working experience:
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Rate your level of experience and knowledge regards the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Mechanical Code and International Fire Code:
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What is your level of experience related to ARC View or ARC GIS?
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Do you have certification as a Building Inspector by the International Code Council?
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What is your level of experience related to Microsoft Word?
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What is your level of experience related to Microsoft Excel?
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What is your level of experience related to Microsoft Outlook?
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Which best describes your highest level of completed education?
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Do you have a valid North Dakota driver's license OR equivalent?
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Do you have at least Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, construction, safety inspection, or a related field?
Required Question
Location : Williston, ND
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2025-09
Department: Development Services
Division: Building Division
Opening Date: 03/19/2025
Description
Under general supervision from the Development Services Director, the Building Official coordinates the activities of the building inspection function.
Examples of Duties
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents in this position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and may change with or without notice. Incumbents must be able to perform the essential function of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Oversees the Williams County permit process, including the issuance of building permits, collection of fees, and record-keeping procedures
- Reviews and approves building plans and permits
- Conducts inspections on new and existing properties and materials, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, ordinances, and codes
- Identifies and documents building violations; prepares and issues 'notices to comply' and citations; documents actions taken, conducts re-inspection, and testifies in court as required
- Directs the work of the Fire Inspector and Building Inspectors
- Responds to questions and complaints regarding building codes and regulations, inspection schedules, inspection results, and code compliance requirements
- Conducts investigation and enforcement of alleged violations of building and construction laws in coordination with the Development Services Director, States Attorney, and Board of County Commissioners
- Ensures County building codes and permit issuance regulations conform with established standards and guidelines; modifies and presents changes for approval before the Board of County Commissioners
- Confers with and provides information to developers, engineers, architects, property owners, contractors, and the public regarding code requirements and alternatives
- Resolves problems and complaints
- Maintains construction and building inspection files and logs
- Prepares reports, correspondence, and requests for progress
- Provides support to the Planning and Zoning Commission; represents Williams County in building code and enforcement matters with other government agencies
- Maintains confidentiality of non-public records and makes available all data and information deemed a public record by the North Dakota Century Code.
Typical Qualifications
- Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, construction, safety inspection, or a related field
- Must possess Building Inspector certification from the International Code Council (ICC)
- Must possess a North Dakota driver's license or equivalent
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
Supplemental Information
Special Working Conditions:
- Exposure to variable weather conditions
- Some work is performed on construction sites with exposure to uneven ground, loud noises, chemicals, and construction equipment
Compensation: Starting pay ranges from $47.11 to $51.82 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Williams County offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees including a fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents, paid sick and vacation leave, term life insurance, full contribution to the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement system, and more!
Williams County offers competitive pay, a great work environment and a generous benefit package to full time employees, including a fully-paid health/dental/vision plan for the entire family.
Williams County pays the full premium for family, single-plus-dependent or single coverage plan for each full-time employee.
Williams County provides a monthly allowance toward the purchase of a voluntary supplemental insurance policy for each full-time employee. Coverage may include single, single-plus-dependent or family coverage on any voluntary supplemental insurance provided by the designated Williams County supplemental insurance provider.
Williams County pays the premium for a $25,000 term life insurance policy and $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy for full-time employees.
Williams County pays the premium for a Long Term Disability Insurance plan for full-time employees.
Employees who are at least 18 years of age and are working in a qualified position an average of 20 hours per week for five or more months of the year are required to participate in the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (ND PERS) Retirement Plan. Membership will become effective immediately upon employment.
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Mark the following areas where you have experience:
- Speaking in front of large groups
- Speaking in front of mid-sized groups
- Speaking/presenting to governmental oversight bodies
- One-on-one rationalization of complex issues
- Written/oral enforcement of policies and regulations
- Conflict mediation
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Rate your experience level regards residential plan review:
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advance Experience
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Rate your experience level regards commercial plan review:
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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Rate your level of experience related to Planning and Zoning regulations:
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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Mark the following areas where you have experience:
- Determining locations on a map
- Sections and 1/4 sections on a map
- Reading, reviewing and interpreting construction documents
- Knowledge and understanding with hazardous materials (i.e. asbestos, mold)
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Mark the following areas where you have working experience:
- Building Inspection
- Appraisals
- Real Estate Industry
- Plumbing Installation
- Electrical Installation
- Structural Engineering
- Architect
- Work experience in a Government Building Department
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Rate your level of experience and knowledge regards the 2015 International Building Code (IBC), International Residential Code (IRC), International Mechanical Code and International Fire Code:
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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What is your level of experience related to ARC View or ARC GIS?
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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Do you have certification as a Building Inspector by the International Code Council?
- Yes
- No
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What is your level of experience related to Microsoft Word?
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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What is your level of experience related to Microsoft Excel?
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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What is your level of experience related to Microsoft Outlook?
- No Experience
- Limited Experience
- Moderate Experience
- Advanced Experience
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Which best describes your highest level of completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctor's degree
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Do you have a valid North Dakota driver's license OR equivalent?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have at least Five (5) years of experience in building inspection, construction, safety inspection, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
Required Question