Job Title

Job Family

Job Code

Job Exempt

Building Official

Non_Bargaining

MAE40

Pay Grade

Pay Rate Type

Minimum

Midpoint

Maximum

NB117

Salary

$43.40

$56.28

$69.15

Job Description

Performs building construction regulation responsibilities and is charged with the responsibility for direct regulatory administration or supervision of plan review, enforcement, or inspection of building construction, erection, repair, addition, remodeling, demolition, or alteration projects that require permitting indicating compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes as required by state law or municipal or county ordinance. Work is performed under the direction of the Permitting Services Division Manager and performance is reviewed through conferences, reports submitted, evaluation of departmental accomplishments, and the efficiency and effectiveness of results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with four (4) or more years experience in the area of Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A State of Florida Certification as a Building Code Administrator is required for the position. Experience as a Building Code Administrator with a local municipality preferred. A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Is responsible for assisting the Permitting Services Division Manager with the regulatory administration and supervision of plan review, enforcement, inspection of building construction, and alteration projects that require Permitting’s indication of compliance with state and local codes.

Directly supervises the inspection staff and serves as technical code advisor for entire Permitting staff.

Coordinates the permitting and inspection of all construction within the City by providing overall direction and serving as liaison to construction industry, the state, contractors, and the public.

Provides administrative guidance to technical and clerical staff engaged in construction permitting, inspection, and recording of data.

Reviews state statutes effecting construction and determines the impact on the City and the Department.

Reviews, researches, and approves recommendations for adoption of departmental policies regarding issuing of permits, licensing of contractors, and inspection procedures

Conducts review of permitting code compliance; reviews Planning Board/Municipal Planning Board (MPB)/Technical Review Board (TRC) reviews, Building and Zoning adjustments (BZA), Building and Fire Board appeals (BFA), and Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA)/Building Officials Association Florida (BOAF)/International Organization for Standardization (ISO) related activities; and evaluates equivalency requests (EQR).

Oversees in-house training for Plans Review, inspectors, and permit technicians.

Participates in disaster preparedness for the community.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction, building codes, and permitting.

Considerable knowledge of current and long-range City programs and objectives.

Knowledge of City ordinances, policies, and procedures as they relate to the Office of Permitting Services.

Knowledge of administrative organization and procedures.

Extensive knowledge of the community dynamics including leadership, geography development patterns, construction trends, agencies, and citizen groups.

Knowledge of organization, field operations, and problems of municipal government.

Ability to initiate and install administrative programs and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental officials, other municipal employees, professional groups, regional/state/federal planning and development agencies, and the general public.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work with database software and standard office support software.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROMOTION: N/A.