Building Official

Building OfficialThe City of Salina is seeking a Building Official to lead the Building Services Division within the Community & Development Services Department. This position provides leadership for division operations, staff development, customer service, and implementation of adopted building codes and department policies.The Building Official oversees the day-to-day operations of the division, including inspections, plan review, permitting activities, property maintenance enforcement, and code interpretation. The position works closely with division staff, contractors, design professionals, developers, other City departments, and community partners to provide consistent, effective service and support quality development throughout Salina.This position is ideal for an experienced building professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to lead people, manage operations, exercise sound judgment, and build effective working relationships.Duties include overseeing inspections of buildings and similar structures, reviewing plans for code compliance, enforcing property maintenance codes, managing inspection activities, directing daily operations of the Building Services Division, selecting, training, motivating, mentoring, and evaluating division staff, providing training opportunities to inspectors and contractors, advising design professionals, builders, and owners of minimum construction standards, coordinating with other City departments and divisions, ensuring consistency with division staff in code interpretations, maintaining effective communication with staff, customers, contractors, design professionals, City departments, and leadership, researching and preparing reports, assisting in annual budget preparation, and ensuring financial compliance.Education requirements include a high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent, a bachelor's degree in construction sciences, architecture, or related fields of study, and possession of International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official certification within thirty-six (36) months after the start date of employment.Experience requirements include five (5) years of experience in building trades or building inspection with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience, and multi-level certifications in commercial and residential inspections including plumbing, electric, and mechanical inspections.Requirements include possession of a valid Kansas driver's license and living within 40 minutes response time.Hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a varied schedule as needed.Pay range is $82,884-132,616/yr. Paid time off includes 48 hours of vacation available upon hire, additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in the first year), and 96 hours of sick leave during the first year.Application deadline is until filled. Apply directly with the City of Salina at jobs.salina-ks.gov. Important: Uploading a resume or profile through this platform does not complete your application. You must complete an application for employment directly with the City of Salina to be considered.Contact Information: City of Salina Human Resources Department Office: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io