What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Services Supervisor/Chief Building Officer position at City of Kent Ohio?
QUALIFICATIONS
The Building Services Supervisor must possess current State of Ohio Certification as Building Official, Building Inspector, and Residential Building Official from the Ohio Board of Building Standards. In the alternative, State of Ohio interim certifications as a Building Official, Building Inspector, and Residential Building Official are acceptable substitutions for the corresponding permanent certifications on the condition that permanent certifications are obtained before the interim certifications expire. Additional certification Plans Examiner and/or Residential Plumbing Inspector is desired. The Building Services Supervisor must be in possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license; must have a good driving record at the time of hire and be able to maintain such good record as outlined in the City of Kent’s Motor Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy.
SUMMARY
The Building Services Supervisor ensures compliance with the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Mechanical Code, Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two, and Three Family Dwellings, Ohio Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and Ohio Fire Code; International Energy Compliance Code, and Natural Fuel Gas Code; and certain aspects of the City’s Codified Ordinances, including in the capacity as the City’s Floodplain Administrator. The Building Services Supervisor is the Chief Building Official.
Responsible for supervision and management of the commercial and residential building plan review procedures and the issuance of all building permits. Responsibilities include the timely management of the plan review process and conveying to applicants clearly and succinctly all specifications for construction and occupancy for all buildings in the City.
Examines plans or structures for all new construction, alterations and repair of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable Ohio Building Code regulations and any applicable Kent Codified Ordinances regulations.
Supervises all Division of Building Services personnel and advises and instructs all inspectors regarding building, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and plumbing inspections and procedures.
Performs building inspections for all building systems and structures for which the Building Services Supervisor has State of Ohio certifications. Provides in-person attendance and witnesses all tests of building components and personally inspects building projects for building code compliance.
Provides information to the general public, architects, engineers, and contractors with respect to building code regulations and interpretations of such codes, general construction problems, and other building code related issues. Provides recommendations for building code compliance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,596.00 - $114,112.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- relevant: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kent, OH 44240 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kent, OH 44240: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,596 - $114,112
