Director, Building Inspection & Code Enforcement

Construction Association of Michigan; Canton (OH); Hybrid; 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 is seeking a professional to lead the Safety Director's Department of Building Inspection / Code Enforcement, directing policy, supervision, and operations for building, electrical, plumbing, and energy conservation codes.

The role involves budgeting, staff development, and enforcement actions, coordinating with state and local agencies, and representing the department at meetings and public forums.

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience as a contractor or superintendent of building construction.
• At least five years of experience in building design and construction as an Ohio registered architect or professional engineer.
• At least five years of experience as a residential building official with a certified building department.
• Board of Building Standards certificates of competency in the building, electrical, HVAC and/or plumbing fields are desirable, but not required. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates departmental personnel.
• Recommends hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and personnel development initiatives.
• Establishes work priorities and assigns staff to ensure efficient departmental operations.
• Develops and administers the departmental budget and oversees expenditures.
• Administers and enforces all applicable Ohio Building Code requirements and municipal ordinances.
• Reviews complex permit applications, plans, specifications, and development proposals.
• Issues notices of violation, stop-work orders, condemnation notices, demolition orders, and other enforcement actions as necessary.
• Interprets applicable codes, regulations, and ordinances for staff, contractors, property owners, and the public.
• Coordinates activities with state agencies, county agencies, utility providers, contractors, architects, engineers, developers, and other governmental entities.
• Represents the department at meetings, hearings, and public forums.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of legislation, code amendments, and policy recommendations.
• Provides professional assistance and technical guidance to residents, contractors, developers, business owners, and other stakeholders.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information.

Job description

City of Canton is seeking a professional to lead the Safety Director's Department of Building Inspection / Code Enforcement, directing policy, supervision, and operations for building, electrical, plumbing, and energy conservation codes.

The role involves budgeting, staff development, and enforcement actions, coordinating with state and local agencies, and representing the department at meetings and public forums.