Building Official

Gulfshoresal; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Salina is seeking a Building Official to lead the Building Services Division within the Community & Development Services Department. The role combines strong technical knowledge with leadership to guide inspections, plan reviews, permitting, and code enforcement in Salina, Kansas.

Ideal candidates will have extensive building trades or inspection experience, supervisory ability, and ICC certification goals within 36 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in construction sciences, architecture, or related fields of study.
• Must possess International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official certification within thirty-six (36) months after start date of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inspection of buildings & similar structures; reviews plans for code compliance & in accordance with approved plans & specifications; reviews & issues building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, demolition contractor registration/licenses.
• Enforces property maintenance codes; oversees inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures or need for maintenance or repair; drafts amendments to building codes & assists with updates via presentation to the Building Advisory Board & City Commissioners.
• Manages inspection activities in the division as outlined in the Salina Municipal Code; assists in preparation, development & administration of division goals, objectives, policies, & procedures for assigned programs that meets or exceeds the division’s accreditation goals; continuously monitors & evaluates Department adherence to the efficiency & effectiveness of Commitment to Customer Service Quality & City Values.
• Directs daily operations of Building Services Division; monitors inspection schedules, permit activity, plan review workloads, staffing assignments, & operational priorities to ensure efficient service delivery & continuity of operations.
• Selects, trains, motivates, mentors, & evaluates division staff; develops employees through coaching, professional development, succession planning, & performance management; provides or coordinates staff training & works with staff to correct deficiencies through a timely, accurate & thorough performance review process.
• Provides training opportunities to inspectors & contractors; meets with & provides code interpretation for building inspectors, property owners, contractors, & design professionals.
• Advises design professionals, builders, owners of minimum construction standards that conform within adopted building requirements; interacts with contractors, design professionals & developers to maintain dialogue regarding local construction practices, department policies & procedures, & locally adopted codes & amendments.
• Coordinates with other City departments & divisions to support Development Review Team activities, departmental initiatives, & organization-wide projects.
• Ensures consistency with division staff in code interpretations; resolves code interpretation discrepancies between staff & the building community; assists design professionals & customers in resolving code conflicts including providing acceptable alternative solutions.
• Maintains effective communication with staff, customers, contractors, design professionals, City departments, & leadership regarding operational issues, code interpretations, division initiatives, & customer service matters.
• Researches & prepares reports; assists in annual budget preparation & ensures financial compliance.
• Works varied schedule as needed & performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree in construction sciences, architecture, or related fields of study.

ICC Certified Building Official certification within 36 months

Job description

BUILDING OFFICIAL

City of Salina, Kansas

Development Services Department

The City of Salina is seeking a Building Official to lead the Building Services Division within the Community & Development Services Department. This position provides leadership for division operations, staff development, customer service, & implementation of adopted building codes & department policies.

The Building Official oversees the day-to-day operations of the division, including inspections, plan review, permitting activities, property maintenance enforcement, & code interpretation. The position works closely with division staff, contractors, design professionals, developers, other City departments, & community partners to provide consistent, effective service & support quality development throughout Salina.

This position is ideal for an experienced building professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead people, manage operations, exercise sound judgment, & build effective working relationships.

Duties

• Oversees inspection of buildings & similar structures; reviews plans for code compliance & in accordance with approved plans & specifications; reviews & issues building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, demolition contractor registration/licenses.
• Enforces property maintenance codes; oversees inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures or need for maintenance or repair; drafts amendments to building codes & assists with updates via presentation to the Building Advisory Board & City Commissioners.
• Manages inspection activities in the division as outlined in the Salina Municipal Code; assists in preparation, development & administration of division goals, objectives, policies, & procedures for assigned programs that meets or exceeds the division’s accreditation goals; continuously monitors & evaluates Department adherence to the efficiency & effectiveness of Commitment to Customer Service Quality & City Values.
• Directs daily operations of Building Services Division; monitors inspection schedules, permit activity, plan review workloads, staffing assignments, & operational priorities to ensure efficient service delivery & continuity of operations.
• Selects, trains, motivates, mentors, & evaluates division staff; develops employees through coaching, professional development, succession planning, & performance management; provides or coordinates staff training & works with staff to correct deficiencies through a timely, accurate & thorough performance review process.
• Provides training opportunities to inspectors & contractors; meets with & provides code interpretation for building inspectors, property owners, contractors, & design professionals.
• Advises design professionals, builders, owners of minimum construction standards that conform within adopted building requirements; interacts with contractors, design professionals & developers to maintain dialogue regarding local construction practices, department policies & procedures, & locally adopted codes & amendments.
• Coordinates with other City departments & divisions to support Development Review Team activities, departmental initiatives, & organization-wide projects.
• Ensures consistency with division staff in code interpretations; resolves code interpretation discrepancies between staff & the building community; assists design professionals & customers in resolving code conflicts including providing acceptable alternative solutions.
• Maintains effective communication with staff, customers, contractors, design professionals, City departments, & leadership regarding operational issues, code interpretations, division initiatives, & customer service matters.
• Researches & prepares reports; assists in annual budget preparation & ensures financial compliance.
• Works varied schedule as needed & performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in construction sciences, architecture, or related fields of study.
• Must possess International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official certification within thirty-six (36) months after start date of employment.

Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in building trades or building inspection with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience.
• Multi-level certifications in commercial & residential inspections including plumbing, electric, & mechanical inspections.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Must live within 40 minutes response time.

Hours

• Monday - Friday.
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Works a varied schedule as needed.

Pay Range DOQ EOE

• $82,884-132,616/yr.

Paid Time Off

• 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
• 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Application Deadline

• Until filled

Contact Information

City of Salina

Human Resources Department

Office: 785-833-8018

Email: [e-mail]

Website: salina-ks.gov

The City of Salina is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace.