Chief Building Official

Clermont County, Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 89,037 - 120,461; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation

Personal Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

OPERS Retirement System

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Clermont County Community and Economic Development is seeking a County Building Inspector / Chief Building Official to lead the Building Inspection Division. The role requires licensure as an Architect or Engineer and extensive inspection experience in a county setting.

You will supervise staff, enforce local regulations and state codes, and guide the division toward compliant, efficient service delivery. A valid driver’s license and BBS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in a design or construction field.
• 3 years of paid work experience in Building Inspection and Plan Exams.
• 10 years in commercial general contracting, foreman, or site superintendent overseeing trades.
• 6 years building department experience and completion of Ohio BBS Level 3 requirements.
• Must maintain Ohio certifications and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance and outcomes of staff in permit, inspection, and engineering divisions.
• Enforce local building regulations and state codes adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Set goals, metrics, and supervise hiring, discipline, evaluations, and training.
• Direct departmental inventory control, risk management, and records retention.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and lead cross‑training.

Skills

Architect or PE

Building Inspection

Plan Exams

Education

Architect or Engineer licensure

Engineering/Architecture degree

Job description

COUNTY BUILDING INSPECTOR (CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL)

County Building Inspector / Chief Building Official

Clermont County Community and Economic Development

Building Inspection Division

Full Time/Permanent

Unclassified (ORC 307.38)

FLSA Exempt Position

Salary contingent upon education and experience (median $104,748.80)

Benefits

• Paid Holidays - 11 days per year
• Paid Sick Leave - 15 days per year with unlimited carryover of unused days
• Paid Vacation – up to 5 weeks with 15 years of service
• Paid Personal Leave – up to 3 days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness – Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (single to family plan options to fit your needs)
• Life Insurance - $25,000 at no cost to employee; option to purchase supplemental coverage for self and spouse/child(ren)
• Long-term Disability – at no cost to employee
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System - Employees contribute 10% of salary and employer contributes 14%.
• Supplemental Deferred Compensation Plans – employees may contribute to tax‑deferred supplemental retirement accounts.

Minimum Acceptable Worker Characteristics

• Registered Architect or Professional Engineer in a design or construction related field and 3 years of paid work experience in Building Inspection and Plan Exams.
• 10 years commercial general contractor, foreman, or site superintendent responsible for supervision of all trades and completion of Certified Building Official test.
• 6 years building department experience and completion of Ohio Board of Building Standards Level 3 requirements and completion of Building Codes and Standards test.
• Education, training, and/or experience in an amount equal to the Minimum Qualifications stated above.

Must maintain valid full Building Official and full Residential Building Official certifications from the Ohio Board of Building Standards throughout employment pursuant to Section 3781.10 of the Ohio Revised Code. Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Requires ability to direct a major organization and demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity. Demonstrated ability to manage and direct employees including counseling, coaching, and proactive leadership.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Under general direction from the Director manages the performance and outcomes of staff in the permit, inspection, and engineering divisions. Administers and enforces any local building regulations (i.e. Water Management Sediment Control, Flood Regulations, Airport Zoning Regulations) or existing structures code the Board of County Commissioners adopts under 307.37 of the Revised Code and the state residential and non‑residential building codes the Board of Building Standards establishes pursuant to Chapter 3781 of the Revised Code. Establishes goals, performance metrics and proofing work prior to distribution to the public. Provides input to Director for annual budget to ensure adequate equipment, supplies, software, and services are available for division staff to be able to perform job functions and meet expected outcomes. Provides direct supervision to subordinate staff: determines need for hiring new staff; interviews applicants and makes effective recommendations for hiring; disciplines subordinates; reviews and approves or denies leave requests; completes performance evaluations on subordinates; meets with subordinates and addresses grievances; trains subordinates; assigns and reviews subordinate’s work; ensures appropriate certification of staff is maintained in accordance with Chapter 4104:7 of the Ohio Administrative Code. May be required to perform inspections and plan reviews, as certified, as needed.

Implements programs through complex decision-making process requiring the use of research, coordination, and cooperation within the Department and throughout other agencies.

Plans, coordinates and directs departmental inventory control, and risk management activities for the department. Responsible for the retention, maintenance and disposal of official records.

Works alone or with other persons in short- or long‑term team projects to resolve problems or conflicts in any area of county operations or to complete assigned projects at the direction of any county supervisor or Department Head when assigned. Participates in cross‑training and maintains proficiency in area of cross‑training as necessary. New and other related duties as assigned. Works aggressively to reduce or eliminate safety/risk concerns in current position or work location.