CHIEF OF BUILDING CODE

CHIEF OF BUILDING CODE

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CHIEF OF BUILDING CODE

SC-PAY GRADE E6

DUTIES AND FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The incumbent in this position serves as Department Head of Building Code and is assigned as the County's Building Official. This person oversees personnel conducting plan reviews and routine inspections of residential and commercial buildings under construction to determine compliance with adopted building codes and in accordance with departmental regulations and established technical standards. Supervision is received through review of reports submitted to the department head and reports to the Director of Planning & Zoning. The person in this position also serves as ex officio member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeal.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Creates and maintains policies and procedures for inspections of residential and commercial buildings through the entire course of construction, alternation and repair as frequently as necessary for adequacy of foundation, structural safety and conformity of the entire structure with approved plans and minimum code requirements including assisting county administration with adoption of new codes; responsible for discussing construction alternation and repair of building with contractors, property owners, and other interested parties explaining and interpreting building codes and ordinances; prepares and reviews reports of inspections performed by inspection staff members covering conditions found, action taken and recommendations made for further actions; assists with inspections of post-emergency storm-damage related damage to buildings and structures; appears in court as necessary; attends meetings as required, including meetings outside of normal office hours; prepares and introduces departmental budgets and keeps records of all office's spending and revenue reports; responsible for evaluating personnel performances, recommending pay increase or enforcing any disciplinary actions; attends council meetings as necessary on departmental issues; performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Extensive knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in building construction and in building codes, such as adoption, interpretation, and enforcement; knowledge of legal procedures as related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes; ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions and to recommend effective corrective measures; ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans in the construction process; ability to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, contractors, property owners, representatives from other agencies and the public; ability to communicate effectively; ability to enter, maintain, and retrieve data and information in an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; ability to keep abreast of changes as building technologies, code requirements and enforcement procedures and systems change; ability to improve skills through additional training or evaluation as deemed necessary to remain effective in performance of duties and application of required knowledge, skills and abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum High School Diploma or GED with at least eight (8) years' experience in building construction trade and plan review or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); must possess an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building and ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification and Plans Examiner or as a Building Official or equivalent; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Direct Deposit Required
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Pre-Employment Background Screening
• 40-hour work week

Revised 10/2026

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : BUILDING CODE

Posting Start : 10/28/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Details : Pay Grades

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