What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Building Official position at Pierce County, WA?
Salary : $104,933.73 - $135,063.50 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type : Career Service - Full Time
Job Number : 24-01033
Department : Planning and Public Works
Division : PPW Development Services
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 00 PM Pacific
Description
Position Summary
Why It's a Great Opportunity :
The Planning and Public Works (PPW) Department has an exciting opportunity for you to join the department's Development Services Division as the Assistant Building Official. This position is a Product Line Manager position within the Technical Review Section of the Development Services Division. You will have oversight of our Residential and Commercial teams of interdisciplinary review staff comprised of Planners, Engineers, and Building Plans Examiners while collaborating with our partners within the Health Department, Fire Prevention Bureau, and other PPW Divisions. You will be responsible for the consistent implementation of County Codes while providing excellent customer service. You will have an opportunity to work alongside the Building Official interacting on Executive-level projects, code interpretations and alternate methods and materials requests. Come make a positive impact and be an active participant in the growth of Pierce County!
Why It's a Great Department :
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.
How to be Successful in the Role :
Strong leadership and communication skills, as well as extensive knowledge of Building and Development Codes will be key. Ideally, we want a candidate that can foster teamwork and cultivate an environment of respect, trust, and fairness. If you are ready to supervise a motivated group of professionals in delivering high quality services and expertise to the citizens of Pierce County, then this is the job for you!
Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with department leadership, including the Building Official and the Technical Review Manager to discuss expectations and set goals for your teams and introduce you to the current policies and procedures, software, and Pierce County Code. Pierce County offers a formal leadership training program for all supervisors and managers as well as opportunities for professional development throughout your career. Coaching and mentoring will be provided by the Building Official and other section managers to ensure your success.
Core Daily Responsibilities :
- Manage the workflow for the construction product lines within the Technical Review Section, including management of three supervisors for Residential and Commercial teams.
- Determine work procedures; prepare work schedules and determine methods of expediting workflow; assign, review, and approve the work of subordinate staff.
- Monitor hiring, training, scheduling and assignment of employees.
- Facilitate and participate in training for building plans examiners.
- Investigate grievances involving subordinates and recommend resolution; recommend hiring, promotional and disciplinary actions; approve leave requests and overtime; assure adequate coverage during staff absences.
- Conduct performance evaluations and develop performance measures and standards.
- Track progress of plan reviews for timeliness and compliance.
- Assist the Building Official in developing building code policies, procedures and provide input on the division's policy and procedure manual and reference library.
- Assist with preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
- Participate in the development and coordination of training programs for staff, citizens and industry groups.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing various codes and code amendments including staff reports and committee presentations.
- Act as the Building Official in his / her absence or as designated.
- Assist in interpreting code requirements.
A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Qualifications
Recruiting Requirements :
Preferred Requirements :
Special Requirements / Qualifications :
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please :
This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education / experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our , and a County Book Club.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of and , , staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Our benefits :
Vacation (Annual Leave)
After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.
Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows :
Vacation Accruals :
During years 1-3, 12 Days
During years 4-7, 16 Days
During years 8-13, 20 Days
During years 14-18, 23 Days
During years 19, 24 Days
During years 20, 25 Days
During years 21, 26 Days
During years 22, 27 Days
During years 23, 28 Days
During years 24, 29 Days
During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days
A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.
Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.
Military Leave :
Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.
Holidays :
Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows :
New Year's Day - January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday - Third Monday in January
President's Day - Third Monday in February
Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
Juneteenth - June 19
Independence Day - July 4
Labor Day - First Monday in September
Veteran's Day - November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
Christmas Day - December 25
Personal Holidays :
Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.
Furlough :
Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.
Sick Leave :
Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.
Insurance Benefits :
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the website.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation :
Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security :
All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Miscellaneous Benefits :
Please visit website for more information.
Telework / Remote Options :
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
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