Lead Building Official & Code Compliance Leader

National Association Of Counties Inc; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

The City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Building Official to lead the Building Services Division within the Development Services Department. This role provides leadership for division operations, staff development, customer service, and implementation of adopted building codes and department policies.

The Building Official oversees inspections, plan review, permitting activities, property maintenance enforcement, and code interpretation, working with staff, contractors, developers, and other

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in building trades or building inspection with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience.
• Multi-level certifications in commercial & residential inspections including plumbing, electric, & mechanical inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inspection of buildings & similar structures; reviews plans for code compliance & in accordance with approved plans & specifications; reviews & issues building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, demolition contractor registration/licenses.
• Enforces property maintenance codes; oversees inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures or need for maintenance or repair; drafts amendments to building codes & assists with updates via presentation to the Building Advisory Board & City Commissioners.
• Manages inspection activities in the division as outlined in the Salina Municipal Code; assists in preparation, development & administration of division goals, objectives, policies, & procedures for assigned programs that meets or exceeds the division’s accreditation goals; continuously monitoring & evaluating Department adherence to the efficiency & effectiveness of Commitment to Customer Service Quality & City Values.
• Directs daily operations of Building Services Division; monitors inspection schedules, permit activity, plan review workloads, staffing assignments, & operational priorities to ensure efficient service delivery & continuity of operations.
• Selects, trains, motivates, mentors, & evaluates division staff; develops employees through coaching, professional development, succession planning, & performance management; provides or coordinates staff training & works with staff to correct deficiencies through a timely, accurate & thorough performance review process.
• Provides training opportunities to inspectors & contractors; meets with & provides code interpretation for building inspectors, property owners, contractors, & design professionals.
• Advises design professionals, builders, owners of minimum construction standards that conform within adopted building requirements; interacts with contractors, design professionals & developers to maintain dialogue regarding local construction practices, department policies & procedures, & locally adopted codes & amendments.
• Coordinates with other City departments & divisions to support Development Review Team activities, departmental initiatives, & organization-wide projects.
• Ensures consistency with division staff in code interpretations; resolves code interpretation discrepancies between staff & the building community; assists design professionals & customers in resolving code conflicts including providing acceptable alternative solutions.
• Maintains effective communication with staff, customers, contractors, design professionals, City departments, & leadership regarding operational issues, code interpretations, division initiatives, & customer service matters.
• Researches & prepares reports; assists in annual budget preparation & ensures financial compliance.
• Works varied schedule as needed & performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The City of Salina, Kansas, is seeking a Building Official to lead the Building Services Division within the Development Services Department. This role provides leadership for division operations, staff development, customer service, and implementation of adopted building codes and department policies.

The Building Official oversees inspections, plan review, permitting activities, property maintenance enforcement, and code interpretation, working with staff, contractors, developers, and other