Assistant Building Official

Summary


Under general direction, provides highly responsible technical and administrative work in ensuring compliance with city electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and building codes, federal and state ordinances and statutes regulating public health, welfare and safety. Assists the Building Official in the day to day operations of the department; performs related duties as assigned.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Which are not in any hierarchical order.)


1. Interprets building codes, statutes and regulations dealing with construction of structures.

2. Manages technical and administrative staff in the enforcement of various City ordinances related to building codes and business tax certificate regulations. Supervises the activities of assigned staff. Writes and conducts evaluations.

3. Supervises allocation of street addresses in accordance with emergency and postal services standards.

4. Develops, establishes and enforces regulations related to securing business tax receipts.

5. Manages the review of plans in checking for compliance with adopted codes and statutes.

6. Manages the review and issuance of business tax receipts.

7. Manages staff in enforcing various City ordinances including noise and demolition programs.

8. Makes periodic inspections to ensure plan design conforms to adopted codes, statutes and accepted construction practices.

9. Interprets policies and advises developers, architects, engineers and the general public on City and departmental policies and procedures necessary for compliance.

10. Coordinates with all City departments in cases involving enforcement of building codes and business tax receipts and ensures that all cases are properly presented before the Code Enforcement Board.

11. Monitors training and certification records to ensure that all plans examiners and inspectors maintain the requisite specialty license and the required training for license renewal.

12. Provides coordination between plan review and inspection services to ensure efficient and consistent enforcement of building codes, statutes and regulations.

13. Establishes and enforces regulations for the State Threshold Program and Resident Inspector Program.

14. Interviews and selects firms or individuals to work as special inspectors.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned.


Salary


Depending on qualifications the starting salary for this position will be in the range of (Pay Grade GM03):

Minimum Range Midpoint Range Maximum Range
$104,355 $132,792 $161,288


Benefits: Management Benefits Category II:4 management leave days and $50,000 additional life insurance policy. Health, Dental, and Vision insurance effectivethe 1st of the month following 30 days of employment with the City; Deferred compensation plan (401 a); life insurance; 12 paid holidays; vacation/annual leave; sick leave; flexible spending accounts; and more.


Qualifications


High school diploma or GED is required for this position. Education will be verified using the Education Requirements listed below. Ten (10) years combined experience in the code review and inspection processes of building construction as an architect, engineer, contractor, plans examiner, inspector or trades worker, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Five (5) years of lead work or supervisory experience. Three (3) years of experience in construction inspection or construction plans examining is required. State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation licensure as a Building Code Administrator is required, or ability to obtain such licensure within twelve (12) months from the date employment.


A current and valid Florida drivers license is required. For application purposes, a valid drivers license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida drivers license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.


Special Driving Requirements :


Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations.
Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.


Education Requirements :

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:
a)a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
b)an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
c)an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

d) an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.


International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.


Additional Details


The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method.


State of Emergency: When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. Employees deemed critical by the City but not needed for the initial preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail may be directed not to report to work, and given paid administrative leave or they may be reassigned to another location that best meet the needs of the City.


How To Apply


If you are interested in applying for this position you may apply online by selecting the Apply Now button at the end of the job posting. Applications must be received in Human Resources by the closing date.


The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for those who met the minimum requirements of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.

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Work At Home