Chief Building Official — Code Compliance & Inspections Leader

4Leaf, Inc; Attleboro (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

4LEAF, Inc. is seeking an experienced Building Commissioner or Building Official to oversee building and safety functions for municipal clients in Bristol County.

You will serve as the lead authority on code enforcement, plan review, inspections, and permit processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local codes while delivering responsive service. The ideal candidate brings leadership in a municipal building department, strong knowledge of Rhode Island Building Codes, and the

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a municipal building department
• Strong knowledge of Rhode Island Building Codes
• Ability to operate in municipal environment and earn staff/community trust

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations of a municipal building division or department
• Interpreting, applying, and enforcing Rhode Island Building Codes, municipal codes, ordinances, and related regulations
• Overseeing building inspections, plan review, permitting, code compliance, and customer service functions
• Supervising, mentoring, and coordinating building inspectors, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff
• Reviewing complex construction documents, inspection reports, correction notices, and code interpretations
• Providing technical guidance to staff, contractors, design professionals, property owners, and public agency representatives
• Ensuring permit processing, plan review, and inspection services are completed accurately and efficiently
• Coordinating with Planning, Engineering, Fire, Public Works, and other departments as needed
• Supporting process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and high-quality service delivery
• Preparing reports, correspondence, code interpretations, and recommendations for municipal leadership
• Representing the Building Division in meetings with city staff, elected officials, developers, consultants, and members of the public
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, adopted codes, safety standards, and agency policies

Job description

4LEAF, Inc. is seeking an experienced Building Commissioner or Building Official to oversee building and safety functions for municipal clients in Bristol County.

You will serve as the lead authority on code enforcement, plan review, inspections, and permit processing, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local codes while delivering responsive service. The ideal candidate brings leadership in a municipal building department, strong knowledge of Rhode Island Building Codes, and the