Assistant Building Official

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Building Official, this individual performs a variety of routine and complex technical review and inspections on new and existing construction projects, installation methods, and materials to ensure conformance with Tribal Building codes and regulations; examine construction drawings and specifications; approve, sign, and maintain building inspections documents; provides related information and assistance to customers; and helps maintaining inspection records. Works with applicants, Planning, Public Works, and Construction Management staff on all building related items and issues stop work orders when required to do so.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

Performs technical reviews of residential and commercial applications, construction plans, specifications, soils report and engineering calculations to ensure compliance with adopted International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy, Fire, ADA, and Fire Codes, clearing, grading, filling and related zoning requirements.

 

Coordinates interdepartmental plan review meetings to review comments, resolves plan deficiencies, and discusses field revisions; works with contractors, inspectors, other departments and affected agencies to resolve conflicts and recommend acceptable alternatives to achieve compliance with building codes.

 

Prepares correspondence relating to building plan review and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

 

Inspects all phases of work while construction is in progress to ensure that buildings are constructed in accordance with approved plans, and reviews plan and field revisions to ensure compliance with building, plumbing, and mechanical codes. Construction work includes new, remodel, or altered residential and commercial buildings The followings are samples of items that need to be inspected: footings, foundations, framing, structural, life safety, electrical hookups, plumbing, mechanical systems, energy efficiency, accessibility, site work and to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

 

Assists plan review team by providing field information and performing backup and specialty plan reviews on an assigned basis.

 

 

Writes and issues detailed Correction Notices where work does not conform to approved plans or comply with codes and regulations. Re-inspects to ensure correction of noted violations.

 

Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records of construction permits for building and inspection activities using permit tracking software, completes related reports as needed, and issues certificates of occupancy.

 

Maintains knowledge of changes in construction codes and code development improvements to technological, architectural and installation of building materials; reviews professional codebooks, technical journals and ordinances.

 

Explains, interprets all applicable codes, and provides guidance under the guidance of the building official to Tribal Officials, Tribal Members, architects, designers, engineers, contractors, property owners, developers, and other interested individuals or groups.

 

Attends project meetings with staff, contractors, architects, building owners to explain inspection requirements and process.

 

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

 

 

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required: Associates Degree or two-year Technical Certificate in Building/Construction trades, Building Technology Industry, Construction Management, building inspection or related field and two (2) years of experience associated with plan review work and building construction. Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

• International Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Energy Codes and Construction Procedures as used on the tribal reservation area.
• National and industry standards and specifications for materials of construction and their proper use.
• Principles of structural design, and engineering mathematics.
• Understand carpentry, cement and concrete work to include reinforced concrete, electrical, mechanical, fire, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of all types of building construction, material, and methods, and observant of discrepancies and material defects may see and able to correct.
• Legal and administrative principles and techniques of permitting, building inspection and plan review process.
• Zoning and land use applications.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Prepare clear and concise correspondence and written materials.
• Operation in use of the personal computer and applicable computer software, hand calculator, typing ability, motor vehicle, office equipment, ladder and tape measure.
• Communicating effectively both oral and written with Tribal Officials, supervisors, contractors, developers, co-workers, and community members.
• Interpreting codes and applying them to the work condition.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others.
• Demonstrated ability to positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a common goal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed outdoors and in an office setting. Outdoor work is required in the inspection process for the following: land use developments, construction sites, use of a motorized vehicle for this work. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee must constantly see and hear, frequently stand, walk, talk, smell, use their hands and fingers to grasp or feel objects, tools, and controls, and occasionally reach with arm/hand and leg/foot to inspect job sites and facilities, bend head and neck, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

Licenses or Certifications Required

Current and valid Washington State driver’s license; ICC Certified Building Inspector, ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector, and IPC Certified Plumbing Inspector required