Chief Building Official

Archuleta County of CO; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Archuleta County of CO is seeking a Building Division Manager to supervise permitting and inspection of building construction and enforcement of building codes. The role reports to the County Administrator and leads Planning/Permit Technicians and Field Inspectors.

Responsibilities include enforcing codes, developing new codes, presenting changes to the legislative body, planning division operations, reviewing permits and occupancy certificates, and coordinating staff training with the Planning

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements for the role.
• 5 years of building construction and inspection experience, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid state driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Enforces Building Resolution and applicable codes.
• Assists staff and the public in interpreting building codes.
• Develops and prepares for adoption new codes and Building Resolution changes.
• Makes presentations to the legislative body on proposed changes.
• Plans, coordinates and supervises division operations and staff.
• Directs plan checking and routes plans for review and approval.
• Reviews and approves permits, valuations, fees and refunds.
• Reviews and approves certificates of occupancy.
• Prepares the Division's Annual Budget for approval.
• Maintains master files of permits and records.
• Organizes staff training and conducts follow-up inspections.
• Coordinates with Planning Manager to serve the public efficiently.
• Provides inspections for Building Safety and compliance with state codes.
• Sits as secretary to the Building Board of Appeals.

Skills

Supervision

Budgeting

Policy development

Staff development

Education

Associate degree in Building Construction/Inspection Technology or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages overall activities of the Building Division and supervises the permitting and inspection of all building construction and the enforcement of building codes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from the County Administrator

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over the work of the Planning/Permit Technician. And Field Inspectors

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Enforces the Building Resolution and all applicable codes. Assists staff and general public in the interpretation and application of building codes.

Develops and prepares for adoption new codes and changes to Building Resolution.

Makes presentations to legislative body regarding proposed changes.

Assists with establishing policies that ensure conformity within the Building Department and other departments.

Plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations and staff of the division to include scheduling, specifying procedures, equipment and manpower, planning short and long-range goals, and implementing work objectives. Assists in staff selection, evaluates their work performance, and instructs them on the policies, regulations and programs administered by the Building Department.

Directs the plan checking process and routes plans to all applicable departments for review and approval.

Reviews and approves permits including valuation determinations, fees and refunds. Authorizes the expiration, suspension or revocation of permits.

Reviews and approves the issuance of certificates of occupancy.

Authorizes stop work order and occupancy violations.

Prepares the Divisions Annual Budget and submits it to the county administrator and BoCC for approval.

Maintains master files on all permits and oversees the storage of all records and plans.

Organizes training seminars for staff; trains new inspectors.

Conducts follow-up inspections to be used in evaluation of inspectors' performances.

Reviews and approves daily inspections schedules.

Assigns and reviews work load of staff.

Recommend disciplinary actions to the County Administrator.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conducts Plan Reviews

Conducts quarterly builders education seminars.

Sits on and acts as the secretary to the Building Board of Appeals.

Conducts inspections for Building Safety

Conducts inspections for compliance with the State of Colorado Manufactured Home Code.

Maintains weekly meetings with the County Administrator to seek continued compliance with the nuisance ordinance.

Works directly with the Planning Manager to coordinate the two divisions of Development Services to efficiently serve the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying.

Education, Experience and Licenses

Education - Associates Degree with emphasis in Building Construction/Inspection Technology, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, other related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience - 5 years of building construction and inspection experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience or, any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

Valid state driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record.