Director of Building & Code Compliance

City of Lauderdale Lakes, FL; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lauderdale Lakes seeks a Chief Building Official to oversee the Building and Permitting Division and the Code Compliance Division, ensuring compliance with Florida Building Codes and city ordinances. The role provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction for public-facing services to residents, businesses, and developers.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing plans, conducting inspections, issuing permits and occupancy certificates, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration, or related field.
• Florida Building Code Administrator Certification (Building Official).
• Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Combination Inspector certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and enforce applicable codes and regulations.
• Reviews plans for residential, commercial, and industrial construction for compliance with building codes.
• Complete onsite inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties for compliance.
• Oversee plan review and inspections by staff and contractors to ensure compliance.
• Ensure timely issuance of permits, certificates of occupancy, and related documents.
• Provide training and guidance to staff for consistent code interpretation and enforcement.
• Evaluate staff performance and implement professional development programs.
• Represent the city at public meetings, hearings, and community events.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Building codes

Plans review oversight

Code enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Florida Building Code Administrator Certification

Plans Examiner / Building Inspector certifications

Tools

Permit tracking software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Lauderdale Lakes seeks a Chief Building Official to oversee the Building and Permitting Division and the Code Compliance Division, ensuring compliance with Florida Building Codes and city ordinances. The role provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction for public-facing services to residents, businesses, and developers.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, reviewing plans, conducting inspections, issuing permits and occupancy certificates, and