Deputy Building Official

by Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is hiring a Deputy Building Official to oversee plan review, inspections, and permit administration within the City’s Building Services Division.

The role includes directing professional staff, supporting the Chief Building Official in planning and development processes, and representing the city in customer outreach and problem resolution. In the absence of the Chief Building Official, this position serves as the acting chief, coordinating with other

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs work of plans examiners, building inspectors, and permit technicians in the Building Services Division.
• Includes plan review, inspections, permit administration, and the development services center counter.
• Deputy Building Official performs plan review to support the Division and assists the Chief Building Official.
• Focus is on planning, organizing, and managing activities related to building codes and development processes.
• Supports Chief Building Official in customer outreach, support, communication, and problem resolution; acts in absence.
• Participates in administration and supervision of programs, budgets, and strategic objectives.
• Oversees front-counter operations, software systems, and digital plan review processes.
• Leads staff, shares knowledge, and develops division policies and procedures.
• Communicates with City departments and ensures high-performance customer service.
• Able to organize workload and balance stakeholder interests.

Job description

Plans and directs the work of professional plans examiners, building inspectors, and permit technicians in the Building Services Division, including plan review, inspections, permit administration, and the development services center counter. The Deputy Building Official performs plan review as needed to support the Division, with a primary focus on assisting the Chief Building Official in planning, organizing, and managing activities related to building code and development processes within the City. Supports the Chief Building Official in customer outreach, support, communication, and problem resolution. Acts as Chief Building Official in their absence.

Participates in the administration and supervision of operational programs, budget, development of strategic objectives, activities, and other functions. Supports oversight of front-counter operations, software systems, and digital plan review processes. Manages complex and multi-disciplinary activities and exercises independent judgment in working with departments and division managers on private and City development projects. Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment. Interprets building codes, coordinates construction projects, compiles statistical information, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets, and provides or coordinates staff training. Evaluates and participates in developing division policies and procedures, provides staff guidance, and develops and shares technical knowledge and administrative skills with staff.

Work involves managing a variety of special projects and initiatives integral to the City’s vision, conducting research and analysis, and attending meetings with various City departments and divisions. Strong manager with leadership skills and the ability to work within an established group of professional staff, managing staff, serving as a technical advisor, and resolving issues. Able to effectively organize and prioritize the division’s workload and skillfully manage project expectations. Understands the importance of public engagement and finding balance and compromise between a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to collaborate with the department’s Planning and Administration Divisions, Engineering Department, and other City departments and divisions.