Chief Building Official

Brevard County; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County seeks a Chief Building Official to lead the Building Code Compliance unit within the Planning and Development Department. This permanent, full-time role oversees the County's Building Code Program and directs technical, professional, and clerical staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Architectural/Civil/Structural Engineering or Building Construction and has at least seven years' experience, including five in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural, Civil, Structural Engineering or Building Construction.
• Seven (7) years of experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector, building contractor, or building superintendent.
• Five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Florida certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the County's Building Code Program.
• Supervise technical, professional, and clerical personnel.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or closely related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Chief Building Official (23131)

Department: Planning and Development Department

Organizational Unit: Building Code Compliance

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$125,000.00 Annually. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work Schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Performs skilled administrative work in directing the County's Building Code Program. Supervision is given to technical, professional, and clerical personnel.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or a closely related field PLUS seven (7) years of experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector, building contractor, or building superintendent, which includes five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess a current valid State of Florida Standard Building Code Administrator certification, issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), in accordance with the provisions set forth in Florida Statute 468.601-.633 and must maintain said certification during the term of employment. Current State of Florida Standard Inspector and Plans Examiner certifications in Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing issued by the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) are required.

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

• The employee must be able to:
  • LIFT:20 lbs.
  • CARRY:20 lbs.
  • PUSH:20 lbs.
  • PULL:20 lbs.
• In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
  • STAND:1 - 3 hours
  • WALK:1 - 3 hours
  • SIT:5 - 8 hours
  • DRIVE:None
• The employee must repetitively perform:
  • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
• The employee must be able to:
  • Reach; Balance; Bend; Kneel
• The employee must have:
  • Good speech; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes
• Other necessary physical activities/traits
  • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
  • Works Closely with Others; Work alone; Work inside