Assistant Building Official - Code Enforcement Lead

YBI Recruiting; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Marion is seeking an Assistant Building Official to support the Building Inspection Division. You will supervise inspections, enforce building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, and review plans for compliance.

Under the Building Official's direction, you will coordinate with other departments, manage records, and participate in staff training and meetings. A strong background in code enforcement and plan reviews is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six years' experience in commercial building construction, construction trade, or code inspection.
• ICC Commercial certification or B3 Plans Examiner required at hire; obtain E1/E2 later; obtain MCP path.
• Must be able to obtain Commercial & Residential Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plan Review Certifications.
• Experience with code enforcement and plan review in municipal settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, direct, and coordinate Building Inspection Division operations.
• Assign and direct work of subordinates in the Division.
• Inspect and enforce Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes and related ordinances.
• Review building plans for code compliance and coordinate with other city departments.
• Provide after-hours inspections and maintain inspection records.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Code enforcement

Plan review

Communication with contractors

Inspection supervision

Policy administration

Education

High school diploma

ICC Commercial certification or B3 Plans Examiner

CBO certification (within 3 years)

Tools

Building permit/inspection software

Job description

The City of Marion is seeking an Assistant Building Official to support the Building Inspection Division. You will supervise inspections, enforce building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, and review plans for compliance.

Under the Building Official's direction, you will coordinate with other departments, manage records, and participate in staff training and meetings. A strong background in code enforcement and plan reviews is required.