Building Services Supervisor

Basic Function

About the Position

Under the direction of the Building Official, assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division; assist with the development of policies and procedures, project coordination and oversight, interpretation of codes, and the plan review of large and complex commercial development projects; assign, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned building inspection and plans review staff; support administration of the Port of Seattle Interlocal Agreement (ILA) and other active ILAs. This position is exempt and ineligible for overtime.

About Our City

The City of SeaTac is home to the state's largest international airport, making it a thriving tourist and business hub. Its community is diverse with native speakers from Vietnam, Africa, and Latin America-the City's population of 32,000 continues to grow as we nurture our flourishing global community. Our values are important to us and an essential part of the nearly 140 employee SeaTac family: Accountability, integrity, service, and teamwork.

Representative Duties

• Assist in the administration and supervision of the Building Services Division.

• Coordinate review comments between City departments and personnel; deliver verbal or written comments and explanations according to established procedures.

• Assign and review the work of assigned inspection and plan review staff; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

• Review hiring applications and interview applicants as directed; reassign and discipline personnel according to established procedures; provide training as assigned.

• Evaluate pre-application and permit applications for complexity and priority; perform, coordinate and complete high-priority plan review on large and complex commercial development projects; assign and monitor consultant plan review services of large and complex commercial development projects; coordinate third-party review with in-house project review; assign, supervise and direct plan review services of plan review staff.

• Assist plan review staff with the plan review processes; review structural, non-structural, and other plans for code compliance; review construction plans and assure compliance with building codes.

Perform related duties as assigned.

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Required Education and Experience

• Associate of Arts degree in construction technology, structural engineering, construction management or closely related field. Bachelor's preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a building inspector and a minimum of three (3) years experience in plans examination.

OR

• A combination of education, training and experience that provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required by date of appointment.

• A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.

• Valid and current International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Plans Examiner and Building Inspector.

Preferred

• Valid ICC Certification as a Building Official, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector preferred.

The successful candidate must have successful references and pass a criminal background check prior to hire.