Chief Building Official – Department of Kingman Fire Jobs Near Me

Overview

Position Title: Chief Building Official

Company: City Of Kingman

Location: Kingman, AZ, US

Job Description:

Actively support and uphold the City’s mission, vision and values while overseeing and managing building inspections, permit administration, complex and professional planning and zoning work for the Planning Division. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining a team of trained, competent technical staff, who excel at providing excellent customer service; provides advice and support to the Department and City Manager in the area of building codes, build environment and planning. An important aspect of this position is the administrative nature and the responsibility for the day-to-day functioning of reviewing private development proposals, building code enforcement procedures, assuring timely permitting of construction projects, providing complex code interpretations, and establishing consistently accurate interpretation of ordinance to the general public and project applicants. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independence and initiative in complex work assignments and priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work; Counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals; Reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
• Evaluates and analyzes technical issues, and recommends solutions; Interprets, applies and explains codes and regulations; Represents the City at Public Boards and meetings.
• Coordinates large and complex construction projects, interprets building codes, consults with clients, and negotiates solutions for technical conflicts and deadlines.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
• Researches problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance.
• Reviews current trends and developments in the field of construction, and prepares revisions to codes, ordinances and local regulations.
• Establishes and maintains effective and supportive relationships by demonstrating courteous, professional and cooperative behavior; promotes the City goals and priorities in a positive manner.
• Protects privileged and/or confidential information.
• Presents oral and written reports as requested to city agencies and the city council, development and construction interest groups, other interested parties and groups, and the public.
• Confers with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners regarding review of plans and interpretation of building codes; Examines blueprints to assure plans conform to the building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes, and zoning ordinances.
• Coordinates with fire prevention personnel to enforce the maintenance of fire resistive construction and panic hardware regulations.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external contacts.
• Manages by planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising and reviewing the work of personnel involved in building and planning activities.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with the City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions.
• Provides consultation Fire Chief and City Manager on building code administration and enforcement issues; Serves on Boards and Committees; Attends and represents the City at hearings and inter-agency meetings and various local, State and professional organizations.
• Implements division goals, policies and procedures, preparing reports of operations and activities, evaluating operations and activities of assigned responsibilities and streamlines processes to increase service levels and determine appropriate fee schedules.
• Prepares technical reports and correspondence; Recommends and implements new processes; Tests and provides guidance on new or improved processes;
• Assures that City codes, policies and procedures are followed and equitably enforced.

Requirements:

• ICC certification in plan review.
• Bachelor’s degree in building technology, land-use/urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering, construction management, public administration, or a related field;
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Must possess a valid Arizona State driver’s license or have ability to obtain one prior to employment.
• Pursue continuing education, training, certifications and experience to support, maintain and enhance the possession of Building Official.
• Five (5) years in building inspection, plan review, construction management or related experience, with three (3) years progressively responsible supervisory experience; or
• ICC certification as a Building Official.
• Experience in a municipal or government setting desired