Chief Building Inspector

Come work as a Chief Building Inspector in a collegiate town that offers great benefits. This position is to perform and oversee inspections for code compliance. The position is responsible for supervising staff, planning, training, performing inspections, reviewing plans, code compliance, permits, licenses, and reporting. Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment, responsible for assisting in developing policy and practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.

• Performs review of commercial and residential building plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances for both Building Code and Life Safety Requirements.

• Supervises field inspections and or accepts reports per the adopted code(s) for buildings and such systems equipment including and not limited to Life Safety, Plumbing, and HVAC for code/ordinance compliance.

• Performs regular review of permits and licenses to ensure accuracy of same.

• Interacts with the general public, architects, and engineers to provide code-related information regarding such matters as zoning, licensing, fire protection, or building construction, and to assist with resolution of issues/complaints.

• Sets up and maintains record system; processes daily paperwork including follow-up and other reports, memos, and personnel information; prepares correspondence as required.

• Gathers and maintains information/data to support development of periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility.

• Stays abreast of changes in codes and ordinances affecting area of responsibility and educates staff in same.

• Oversees and assists with maintenance of equipment of responsibility.

• Attends or conducts meetings with staff, architects, engineers, the general public, and other professionals to exchange information; attends technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.

• Works with staff of the Department of Planning, Inspections and Community Development, including the City of Dover Fire Marshal, as well as the staff of other City Departments.

Required Qualifications

• Requires valid Driver's License and job-specific ICC certification.

• Requires at least 10 years' experience or equivalent as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. The successful candidate shall be certified through the ICC certification program for the appropriate trade(s) including and not limited to: Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, and Residential Plans Examiner.

To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on AFCME Union Employees Job Titles

A criminal background investigation and driving record review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance

• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)
• Cover Letter and Resume

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto

• Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Come work as a Chief Building Inspector's position is to perform and oversee inspections for code compliance. The position is responsible for supervising staff, planning, training, performing inspections, reviewing plans, code compliance, permits, licenses, and reporting. Decision-making is a significant part of the job, affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; works in a dynamic environment, responsible for assisting in developing policy and practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.

• Performs review of commercial and residential building plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances for both Building Code and Life Safety Requirements.

• Supervises field inspections and or accepts reports per the adopted code(s) for buildings and such systems equipment including and not limited to Life Safety, Plumbing, and HVAC for code/ordinance compliance.

• Performs regular review of permits and licenses to ensure accuracy of same.

• Interacts with the general public, architects, and engineers to provide code-related information regarding such matters as zoning, licensing, fire protection, or building construction, and to assist with resolution of issues/complaints.

• Sets up and maintains record system; processes daily paperwork including follow-up and other reports, memos, and personnel information; prepares correspondence as required.

• Gathers and maintains information/data to support development of periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility.

• Stays abreast of changes in codes and ordinances affecting area of responsibility and educates staff in same.

• Oversees and assists with maintenance of equipment of responsibility.

• Attends or conducts meetings with staff, architects, engineers, the general public, and other professionals to exchange information; attends technical or professional classes, seminars, or conferences to improve technical or professional skills.

• Works with staff of the Department of Planning, Inspections and Community Development, including the City of Dover Fire Marshal, as well as the staff of other City Departments.

Required Qualifications

• Requires valid Driver's License and job-specific ICC certification.

• Requires at least 10 years' experience or equivalent as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, or any combination of these, five years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. The successful candidate shall be certified through the ICC certification program for the appropriate trade(s) including and not limited to: Commercial Building Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, and Residential Plans Examiner.

• Knowledge and experience in fire codes and fire cause and origin investigation is desirable.

To view the entire job description, please visit, https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on AFCME Union Employees Job Titles

A criminal background investigation and driving record review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance

• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)
• Cover Letter and Resume

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto

• Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: AFSCME Labor Grade 130 / $31.68 (Based on Qualifications)

Closing Date: Opened Until Filled

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