Chief Building Official: Code & Building Compliance

City of Canton, Ohio; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 119,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Sick time

Job summary

City of Canton, Ohio seeks a responsible, professional Chief Building Official to direct Building Inspection/Code Enforcement and Zoning operations. You will supervise a multi-disciplinary team, develop policies, manage the department budget, and ensure compliance with the Ohio Building Code and city ordinances.

The role requires extensive experience in building construction and code enforcement, with ICC certification and Class I eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in directing building inspection, code enforcement, and zoning functions.
• Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports.
• Strong supervisory skills for multi-disciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Supervises staff and provides training and performance evaluations.
• Manages budget and oversees expenditures.
• Enforces Ohio Building Code and municipal ordinances.
• Represents department at meetings and public forums.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Supervision

Budget management

Communications

Education

Chief Building Official Class I

Job description

City of Canton, Ohio seeks a responsible, professional Chief Building Official to direct Building Inspection/Code Enforcement and Zoning operations. You will supervise a multi-disciplinary team, develop policies, manage the department budget, and ensure compliance with the Ohio Building Code and city ordinances.

The role requires extensive experience in building construction and code enforcement, with ICC certification and Class I eligibility.