Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Building Official) B

Sboc 7; Ohio; On-site; USD 107,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cincinnati is seeking a Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Building Official) to lead building code enforcement and permitting processes. The role requires a bachelor's degree and significant experience in construction and supervision, with responsibilities in urban development and public engagement. The ideal candidate will excel in collaboration and have expertise in Ohio Building Standards, ensuring dynamic and compliant city growth. This position offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in building code enforcement or plan review required.
• Licensing for Master Plans Examiner, Building Official, and Inspector needed.
• Supervisory experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-performing teams and engage with city officials.
• Drive permitting system upgrades and streamline processes.
• Support adaptive reuse projects in an urban environment.

Skills

Communication

Public engagement

Technical expertise in Ohio Building Standards

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or a related field

Advanced degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field

Tools

Accela Edge permitting software

Job description

Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Building Official) B

City of Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Posting
Apr. 1, 2025

Cincinnati is a vibrant, mid-sized city where history meets innovation. A thriving hub for finance, healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing, it boasts a strong job market and a dynamic urban landscape.

Cincinnati operates under a strong mayor-council government, ensuring responsive leadership and efficient city management. The Mayor leads alongside a nine-member City Council, elected at large.

The Buildings & Inspections Department ensures safe, efficient development in Cincinnati through permitting, plan review, and building code enforcement. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional in code enforcement, plan review, permitting, and urban development, with strong leadership and collaboration skills. They excel in managing high-performing teams and engaging effectively with city officials, developers, and the public. Key strengths include communication, public engagement, and technical expertise in Ohio Building Standards, permitting software (e.g., Accela Edge), and regulatory compliance. A strategic thinker with solid project management abilities, they will drive permitting system upgrades, streamline plan review processes, and support adaptive reuse projects in a dynamic urban environment.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or a related field
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building code enforcement, plan review, or construction, including supervisory experience
• Licensing Requirements (or ability to obtain within one year):
• Master Plans Examiner Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)
• Building Official Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)
• Building Inspector Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)

Preferred:

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect in Ohio
• Experience with Accela (Edge) permitting software and IT workflow modernization
• Specialized experience in adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and large-scale urban development projects
• Advanced degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field

The City of Cincinnati is offering a salary of $107,855 - $157,102 DOE/DOQ.

Deadline for the first review of applications: 4/27/25

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