Director of Building Safety & Code Compliance

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan (employer-sponsored)

Generous paid holidays

Sick and vacation leave

Job summary

The City of Homewood is seeking a Building Safety Director to lead building safety operations, including inspection services, plan review, permitting, code administration, and enterprise permitting software functions. This role oversees enforcement of building codes and safety standards, supervises staff, manages the department budget, and provides strategic guidance on building safety matters.

The director works with contractors, developers, and city departments to ensure safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Driver's license.
• Certification as an ICC Building Official (CBO) is required.
• Experience performing building inspections, plan reviews, or code enforcement to determine compliance with codes.
• Experience guiding staff in inspections, plan review, permitting, or code enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Directs building safety, inspection, plan review, permitting, and code administration operations.
• Develops and maintains departmental policies and guidelines.
• Manages departmental budget, revenues, and expenditures with accountability.
• Interprets and enforces building codes and zoning requirements.
• Oversees review of building plans and related documents for code compliance.
• Directs inspections and issues notices to ensure timely compliance.
• Coordinates permitting and development-related activities with contractors and city departments.
• Manages municipal software for inspections and permitting operations.
• Supervises staff and provides training and performance feedback.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves escalated issues with customers and stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate inspection and permit records for legal and administrative use.

Skills

Driver's license

ICC CBO

Building inspections

Plan review

Job description

The City of Homewood is seeking a Building Safety Director to lead building safety operations, including inspection services, plan review, permitting, code administration, and enterprise permitting software functions. This role oversees enforcement of building codes and safety standards, supervises staff, manages the department budget, and provides strategic guidance on building safety matters.

The director works with contractors, developers, and city departments to ensure safe, compliant