Building Official

City of Warrensburg, MO; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Warrensburg seeks a professional code administrator to lead building code interpretation, administration and plan review in a one-stop shop environment. You will support development services, contribute to pro-growth economic development, and deliver excellent customer service.

Reporting to the Director of Community Development, the role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of experience in building construction, plan review, and code enforcement, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience in building code interpretation, administration and enforcement, plan review, and providing development services in a one-stop shop environment.
• Understanding of economic development and a development review process focused on customer service and pro-growth strategies.
• Outstanding customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication, good organizational skills, and a willingness to work independently.
• Ability to address conflicts, research alternatives and recommend solutions collaboratively.
• Experience supervising and providing field training for direct reports.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years experience in building construction, plan review, code administration and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, administer and enforce building codes; review plans and provide development services.
• Support a one-stop shop environment to maximize collaboration and efficiency.
• Contribute to economic development through sound development review processes.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and clear communication with stakeholders.
• Supervise staff and provide field training for direct reports.

Skills

Building code enforcement

Plan review

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Collaborative work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The City of Warrensburg (population 20,251) is located 45 minutes east of Kansas City, and is a rapidly developing community with tremendous growth potential. Warrensburg is home to the University of Central Missouri and is located near both Whiteman Air Force Base, home of the B-2 Bomber, and the Lake of the Ozarks. We are looking for a professional code administrator with well-developed skills in development services, building code administration, inspection services, an understanding of economic development and a commitment to best practices and problem-solving in a team-oriented environment.

Warrensburg operates under a council/manager form of government and this position will report to the Director of Community Development. The successful candidate must possess the following:

1. (1)Experience in building code interpretation, administration and enforcement, plan review, and providing development services in a one-stop shop environment that maximizes collaboration and efficiency.
2. (2)An understanding of economic development and a development review process that focuses on delivering quality customer service and a pro-growth strategy.
3. (3)Outstanding customer service skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, common-sense, and a willingness to work independently across a variety of tasks.
4. (4)The ability to addresses conflicts, research alternatives and recommend solutions in a collaborative and problem solving approach.
5. (5)Experience supervising and providing field training for direct reports.
6. High School diploma or equivalent and 5 years experience in building construction, plan review, code administration and enforcement required.

Salary range $69,116 to $91,500 D/O/Q.

For more information contact HR: [e-mail]