On-Call Building Official — Lead Code & Inspections Expert

City of Parkland; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Parkland is seeking an On-Call Building Official to guide all disciplines of the Building Department. You will oversee building permits, plan review, and inspections to ensure Florida Building Code compliance, and you will assist in budgeting and policy development.

Responsibilities include directing staff, coordinating with public agencies, presenting to boards and commissions, and preparing monthly activity reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Public Administration, Architecture, or comparable courses of study.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience in the industry.
• Must meet the certification requirements of the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals as found in Chapter 1 of the Broward County Administrative provisions of the Florida Building Code.
• Must possess a CBO - Certified Building Official license issued by the State of Florida.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a CBO – Certified Building Official license issued by the State of Florida.
• If also acting as the Floodplain Manager, must possess or be able to obtain a CFM – Certified Floodplain Manager license issued by the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
• Must possess FEMA 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications, or the ability to obtain within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct all disciplines of the Building Department including the coordination of all requests for building permits, the examination of plans, and the provision of all inspections to ensure accurate building code compliance.
• Assists in preparing and administering department’s budget and monitors the revenues and expenditures of the adopted budget.
• Implements plans, policies, and practices as directed.
• Assists in formulating plans, contract documents, and general policies with respect to Building department activities.
• Organizes, directs, coordinates and reviews activities and work standards, and accomplishments with respect to the Building department.
• Directs and coaches individuals under supervision in order to ensure the proper performance of their duties.
• Confers with the Development Services on questions of departmental policy and activities.
• Investigates and resolves complaints; explains policies, activities, and accomplishments to public groups.
• Makes presentations to boards, commission, civic groups, and the public as required.
• Refines existing planning and building practices to improve both quality and quantity of work output as directed.
• Prepares monthly report of division’s previous month’s activities and service levels.
• May serve as the City’s Floodplain Manager and coordinates activities accordingly.
• Performs building inspections or reviews inspections for compliance as needed.
• Responds to requests from the Broward Sheriff's Office and Coral Springs/Parkland Fire Department to investigate fires and accidents involving structures to verify safety to residents and first responders, or post the structure as unsafe.
• Coordinates post-disaster Building Department activities and responds to EOC requests for Rapid Impact Assessment (RIA).
• Attends required senior staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Skills

Building inspections

Code interpretation

Budget management

Staff supervision

Public communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/PA/Architecture

Job description

The City of Parkland is seeking an On-Call Building Official to guide all disciplines of the Building Department. You will oversee building permits, plan review, and inspections to ensure Florida Building Code compliance, and you will assist in budgeting and policy development.

Responsibilities include directing staff, coordinating with public agencies, presenting to boards and commissions, and preparing monthly activity reports.