Chief Building Official

Brevard County Planning & Development; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Planning & Development in Viera, Florida, seeks a qualified individual to direct the County's Building Code Program. The role oversees skilled administrative work and supervises technical, professional, and clerical staff.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or a closely related field, plus seven years of related experience with at least five in supervision; a Florida driver’s license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Construction, or a closely related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience as an architect, engineer, building inspector, building contractor, or building superintendent, including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Directs the County's Building Code Program and performs skilled administrative work.
• Supervises technical, professional, and clerical personnel in the Building Code Program.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

$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 preferred. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.