Construction Inspection Official

This position is located in the Department of Buildings (DOB), Office of Chief Building Official. The Office of the Chief Building Official is responsible for oversight of the commercial built environment through plan review, permitting, and inspections activities. The Office of the Chief Construction Inspection Official consists of Third-Party Construction Inspections, Commercial Construction Inspections, Illegal Commercial Construction Inspections, and Resident Inspectors. The DOB protects the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advances the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and code enforcement.

Incumbent in this role is responsible for establishing and managing long and short-term program goals, developing, analyzing, and evaluating new or modified program management policies, regulations, goals, and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all construction inspection operations to ensure habitability and compliance of commercial properties to universal construction building codes. Provides strategic direction for all inspection activities of the Office of Commercial Inspections; plans, organizes, and supervises the effective operation of DOB’s assigned code inspection programs and other departmental activities in accordance with the mission, goals, and directives of the agency.

Develops new programs to support strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration and division managers; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of programs. Establishes and manages long and short-term program goals; develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

ICC Certifications in Commercial Construction Code. Incumbent must possess and maintain the certifications during their tenure.

Licensure as a Professional Engineer and professional certification(s) are preferred.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday- Friday 8:15AM- 4:45PM

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-1801-14

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service (MSS): At-will employment applies to the MSS. All positions and appointments in the MSS serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

Residency Requirement: If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.