Chief Building Official- Community Development (1024)

Coconino County promotes a transformational leadership philosophy which elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations.  As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Come be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level. 

Under general supervision performs professional and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in the administration of construction plan review and inspections; perform related work as required. (Illustrative Only)
• Plans, coordinates and supervises the enforcement of building safety codes
• Provides leadership and supervises staff
• Performs construction plans review
• Develops policies and standards
• Communicates with applicants and interested parties regarding code compliance
• Assures consistent interpretation, implementation and enforcement of codes
• Reviews new codes
• Investigates and resolves complaints
• Represents the department in legal hearings, public meetings, and interagency workgroups
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
 
Essential functions include but are not limited to: driving; standing; walking; working with and around others including co-workers, customers and supervisor; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motions (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near and far) for computer work; hearing and speech for ordinary communication; and touch (finger dexterity). 

Five years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection and construction plan review, with two years in a supervisory capacity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess ICC Certified Building Official Certificate.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

This position is safety sensitive. 

This position is exempt from overtime.


• Skill in:
- Negotiation/mediation

• Ability to:
- Understand and interpret architectural and engineering plans
- Develop and implement policies and procedures
- Accurately evaluate construction plans for conformity to appropriate building codes
- Effectively apply the principles and practices of management
- Effectively negotiate with contractors, developers, owners and the public
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $76,683 - $84,351