Building Official

City of Belleview; Belleview (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Belleview seeks a Building Official to administer and operate the City's building division within the Development Services Department, overseeing plan review, permitting, and code interpretation to ensure compliance with Florida Building Code.

The role requires independent judgment, regulatory enforcement, and provision of technical guidance to contractors, developers, and the public. It includes field inspections and the development of division procedures as staffing evolves.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Building Code Administrator Standard License in Florida required; three standard licenses as Inspector/Plans Examiner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans for approval or rejection during construction plan examination.
• Coordinate inter-agency inspections and plan examinations.
• Interpret complex building codes and regulations; provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Supervise and evaluate building inspectors as the division grows.
• Develop and implement division policies and procedures.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Code administration

Public service

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in construction management

Building Code Administrator License (Florida)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The purpose of this position is to administer and operate the City's building division within the Development Services Department and building construction regulatory program. The position is responsible for the direct regulatory administration of building permitting, construction plan review, code interpretation, enforcement, and inspection activities to ensure compliance with the Florida Building Code and applicable building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other federal, state, and local construction requirements.

The Building Official serves as the City's principal technical and regulatory authority for building code administration and is responsible for independently evaluating construction plans, permit applications, and related documentation; interpreting applicable codes and regulations; resolving complex regulatory and code interpretation matters; and making final technical and regulatory determinations concerning plan reviews, permits, and related building code matters within the authority established by applicable law and professional certifications.

This position exercises independent judgment in administering the City's building regulatory program, establishing operational procedures and standards, interpreting and applying applicable regulatory requirements, and resolving matters affecting construction compliance and public safety. The position also provides authoritative technical guidance to City personnel, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, governmental agencies, and members of the public concerning building codes and regulatory requirements.

The position's responsibilities include substantial office-based regulatory administration, plans examination, permitting, regulatory decision-making, and departmental operations, as well as conducting field inspections to fulfil the City's building regulatory responsibilities. The position is initially responsible for establishing and operating the building division as an in-house municipal function and helps the Development Services Director to identify future staffing, operational, and resource requirements as the department develops.

This position reports administratively to the Development Services Director and exercises independent technical and regulatory authority in the performance of responsibilities assigned to the Building Official under applicable Florida law.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Construction plan examination and final permit decisions. Reviews plans for building construction and alterations for approval or rejection.
2. Coordinates inter-agency inspections and plans examination.
3. Technical knowledge and code interpretation. Resolution of complex regulatory questions. Interprets building codes, city codes, and applicable state and federal regulations. Meets with contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and the general public.
4. Departmental administration and operational development.
5. Meetings and regulatory consultation with applicants and contractors.
6. Conducts inspections of building construction, erection, remodeling, demolition, or alteration projects requiring permitting for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, gas, fire prevention, energy, accessibility, and other construction codes.
7. Attends various meetings and seminars. Prepares written and oral reports and makes presentations.
8. Maintains various files and records, particularly those of all inspections.
9. Evaluating and recommending budgetary and operational needs.
10. Independently interpreting codes and establishing departmental regulatory procedures.
11. Develops and implements division policies and procedures consistent with department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
12. Supervise, direct and evaluate building inspector(s) as the building division increases in staff size. Facilitate professional development and required training of building division staff.
13. Maintains an excellent professional work ethic and attitude.
14. Provides excellent customer service to members of the general public and other City employees. Personal contact occurs with other employees of the department and other departments, citizens, and customers of the department. Service is provided in person or by phone.
15. Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assists with other departmental tasks as necessary.
2. Assist other City Departments as requested and needed.

SERVICE

1. Reports to work at the assigned time, appropriately dressed, and proceeds with job function unless otherwise directed.

2. Direct contact with citizens, elected and appointed officials, developers, and contractors in person, over the telephone, and through written correspondence.

3. Direct contact with employees of other departments, in person, over the telephone, and through written correspondence.

4. Must communicate clearly and courteously to assist others in person, by phone, and through written correspondence.

FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR EACH ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Temporary modifications to provide reasonable accommodations do not waive any essential functions of the job requirements.

This employee must be capable of accomplishing the following tasks: sitting for lengthy periods at a workstation; working with frequent interruptions to assist citizens; moving, bending, stretching, and reaching to access records and files; writing legibly to complete various forms; using manual dexterity and eye coordination for use in computer data entry and calculator manipulations; visually auditing various reports and computer print outs for accuracy; thinking and working independently; communicating clearly and courteously with citizens, employees, governmental contacts, and commissioners, in person, over the telephone and in written form; working varied hours to accommodate meeting times; working under stress associated with meeting multiple deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position works five eight-hour days per week from Monday through Friday.

Work is performed in both office and field environments. The position performs substantial office-based regulatory and administrative work that may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, including reviewing construction plans and permit applications, interpreting codes and regulations, preparing technical determinations and reports, communicating with applicants and other stakeholders, and administering departmental operations.

The position also performs field inspections and visits construction sites as necessary to fulfil building regulatory responsibilities. Field work may involve walking construction sites, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical equipment, heights, fumes, airborne particles, and other construction-related hazards. The position requires driving between City offices, construction sites, and other locations.

The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods while performing office-based duties, operate computers and office equipment, review detailed plans and technical documents, communicate effectively, and perform the physical activities associated with field inspections.

All other physical requirements and emergency responsibilities should remain consistent with the actual requirements of the position.

This employee may be required to work in the event of a declared emergency or major disaster. If not called in, the employee should contact the city immediately after the event to determine when they are expected to return to work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public, department heads, elected officials, and other employees.

2. Ability to follow complete written and oral directions.

3. Ability to operate modern office equipment, and personal computer software, including Word and Excel.

4. Ability to read and understand computer manuals, State Building Code, City manuals, and City Code books as well as department policies and procedures.

5. Ability to perform a variety of clerical procedures as well as compose effective and accurate correspondence, reports, and similar materials.

7. Ability to learn to navigate the City’s software programs specific to the department.

8. Ability to prioritize work and meet multiple deadlines.

9. The ability to think and work independently.

10. Ability to retain composure with difficult customers.

11. Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

1. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
2. Ability to speak effectively one-on-one with customers and employees of the organization.
3. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
4. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
5. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
6. Ability to develop plans, policies, specifications, and programs for the good of the organization.
7. Ability to function independently as an expert in matters of specialized code, rules, policy, analysis, or complex scientific/technical systems.
8. Knowledge of the methods and practices involved in modern construction and of standard testing devices and procedures.
9. Knowledge of multiple construction disciplines.
10. Knowledge of management and administrative principles and techniques.
11. Knowledge of advanced data entry and Microsoft Office applications.
12. Ability to read and interpret maps, construction diagrams, plans, blueprints, and specifications.
13. Ability to write legibly and communicate tactfully and courteously with members of the general public.
14. Ability to train and coordinate the schedules, workload, and priorities of the division.
15. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
16. Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organization or team goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build a constructive team spirit where team members are committed to the goals and objectives of the team.

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Associate's degree in construction management or related field strongly preferred; and five (5) years’ experience in construction and/or inspections; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Building Code Administrator Standard License in the State of Florida.
4. Maintains a minimum of three (3) Standard Licenses as an Inspector and/or Plans Examiner in the State of Florida.
5. Meets all requirements of F.S. 468, Part XII, for Inspectors, Plans Examiners, and Certified Building Code Administrator.
6. One year of governmental experience, preferably in building, zoning, or code enforcement.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

1. Valid Florida Driver's License.
2. Building Code Administrator Standard License in the State of Florida.
3. Minimum of three (3) Standard Licenses as an Inspector and/or Plans Examiner in the State of Florida.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

No residency requirement; must have a telephone.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Knowledge of the location and operation of fire extinguishers.

CITY VEHICLE

Assigned for use while at work.

NOTE

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e.: emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments).

OTHER POSITION INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt