Senior Certified Building Official – Inspections & Code

bernco; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Certified Building Official to lead the planning and development services division. This role oversees building inspectors and support staff, ensuring compliance with county codes, conducting plan reviews, and issuing permits.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience, including leadership and training responsibilities. It includes generous benefits and may involve evening or weekend meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Nine (9) years of work experience in budgeting, cost control, zoning ordinances, land use regulations, database operations or project management principles.
• Two (2) years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the County's Certified Building Official.
• Supervises, schedules, and reviews the daily workload of building, electrical, mechanical/plumbing inspectors, and clerical staff.
• Provides and coordinates training for inspection and administrative staff.
• Assists contractors, architects, engineers, and property owners in meeting County permit and code requirements.
• Ensures all required inspections for residential and commercial construction are performed in compliance with applicable codes.
• Reviews construction plans to verify compliance with County building, zoning, and related codes; provides written details for permit issuance.
• Issues stop-work notices, correction notices, and notices of violation as needed.
• Prepares reports and maintains accurate records of inspections, complaints, and legal proceedings; serves as an expert witness in court cases.
• Recommends changes to inspection procedures and department operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Compiles department statistics and supports budget preparation and departmental reporting.
• Attends and presents department information at meetings, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Oversees permitting, plans reviews, and inspections throughout Bernalillo County.
• Resolves complex code compliance issues among contractors, inspectors, architects, and engineers.
• Manages department inventory, including vehicles, tools, equipment, and office supplies.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Project management

Zoning ordinances

Land use regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field

Job description

Bernalillo County seeks a Certified Building Official to lead the planning and development services division. This role oversees building inspectors and support staff, ensuring compliance with county codes, conducting plan reviews, and issuing permits.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience, including leadership and training responsibilities. It includes generous benefits and may involve evening or weekend meetings as needed.