Building Official Opening:
The Building Official is responsible for overseeing the administration and enforcement of the local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations for all buildings and structures. Responsible for performing zoning and code enforcement and building inspection activities. Administers the permitting, plan review, and inspection process of building construction and alterations, and performs other duties as assigned. Base pay range $39-41,000 DOQ, additional pay per Certification.
Please contact the City Administrator for more information.
Cover letter and resume can be sent to the attention of the Sven Peterson, City Administrator. E-mail: sven.peterson@perryia.org, or mail: Sven Peterson, City Administrator, Perry City Hall, 1102 Willis Ave P.O. Box 545, Perry, Iowa, 50220. Resumes will be accepted through October 31st, 2016.
The City of Perry, Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Job Description:
Job Title: Building Official
Department: Planning and Zoning
Accountable to: City Administrator
Job Summary:
The Building Official is responsible for overseeing the administration and enforcement of the local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and regulations for all buildings and structures. Responsible for performing zoning and code enforcement and building inspection activities. Administers the permitting, plan review, and inspection process of building construction and alterations, and performs other duties as assigned.
Primary Responsibility:
Administers the permitting, inspections and occupancy of construction activities within the City.
Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes to architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and other interested parties. Proactively advises customers, when possible to alert them to technical issues and problems.
Enforces a variety of codes, including the City Building Code and Code of Ordinances. Provides technical building advice to City Administrator, City Council, City Boards and Commissions, and the general public.
Assists with the organization and provides information for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings, and assists in reporting of these meetings to the City Council.
Organizes the Registration, tracking, inspection and reporting of the City of Perry Rental Code.
Minor maintenance and upkeep of city buildings as assigned.
Skills:
- Organization: people, information and materials
- Quantitative analysis
- Decision making
- Able to prioritize, coordinate of multiple tasks and projects, meeting deadlines
- Communication and public speaking
- Work well with others, including employees, patrons and the public
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Listening
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent, further education is preferred. Ability to obtain Electrical Inspection Certification within 12 months of hire. The Building Official is also required to obtain additional Certifications including, but not limited to: plan review, plumbing, mechanical, rental inspection, ect.
Disclaimer:
Employee must follow and abide by all safety rules and procedures as outlined by the City of Perry.
Employee is to attend all safety training as required under OHSA and/or the City of Perry.
All duties and requirements in this job description have been determined by the employer to be essential job functions consistent with ADA requirements and are representative of the functions that are necessary to successful job performance. They may not, however, reflect the only duties required. Employees in this job class will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.