Building Official

JOBThe City of Tualatin is offering an excellent career opportunity for an experienced management professional to make a difference in our community by providing progressive, innovative leadership as Tualatin’s new Building Official.Please review our Building Official Brochure for a complete review of the position and opportunity.BUILDING OFFICIAL BROCHURE EXAMPLE OF DUTIESInclude the following, other duties may be assigned: Serves as the Building Official, performing all professional functions required by State law, City ordinances and codes. Manages the building inspection program and plan review process of the City. Supervises Building Construction Inspectors, Permit Technician and clerical staff of the division: interview, hire, and train employees; set schedules, assign employees, direct work and, appraise performance; Counsel, motivate and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve issues. Meets with consultants, engineers, architect and other members of the development community regarding plans, inspection results, code requirements, change requirements, etc., to ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with applicable requirements. Reviews building permits and projects to ensure required procedures and approvals are completed in proper sequence.

Ensures work is completed according to approved plans. Reviews request for building permits and issues building permits. Makes field inspections of projects to ensure compliance with the uniform building code, city development code, and planning standards. Sets schedules of building valuations to determine basis for Building Permit fees. Provides support to Citywide code compliance program; assists the Community Service Officer with code compliance efforts Participates in design and preparation of plans and specifications for construction and/or modification of City-owned buildings.Coordinates work with other divisions and departments of the City. Reviews and implements changes in State Building Codes and procedures. Projects revenues and expenditures for City building inspection/plan review program. Prepares and monitors Building Division budget and long-term financial plan to support the program. Confers with and makes recommendations to the Community Development Director. Coordinates with other divisions within the Community Development Department and other departments within the City, as well as other governmental agencies on Building Division issues.

Attends City Council meetings and presents Building Division issues and recommendations for discussion and consideration Attends various community meetings and present Building Division issues to a variety of community stakeholders.

Represents City at various outside agency hearings and meetings. Drives to job sites, city facilities, vendors, training programs, and meetings as necessary. Administers the building program for the City of Durham as described through an Inter Governmental Agreement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Ability to effectively present information to a diverse audience. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Independence of action is stressed.

Assignments are general in nature requiring the application of technical skill and knowledge. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possession of or the ability to secure possession of, valid A-Level Plans Examiner Certification and A-Level Structural Inspection Certification from the State of Oregon..

Plans Examiner.

Building Inspector Certification, Building Official Certification and Oregon Inspector Certification.

A-Level Mechanical and/or Plumbing Certification are preferred and Fire Code certifications are preferred.

The direct supervisor shall determine a reasonable time period for obtaining possession of required certifications.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Oregon driver’s license. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Education and experience sufficient to assure above certification requirements.

Minimum two (2) years post
– high school education, preferably with an emphasis on Building Technologies, Architecture or Engineering.

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in building inspection, and/or plan review including dealing with the public, scheduling work, and problem solving.

Five years of full range supervisory experience.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises employees in the Building Division.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; counseling, motivating and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

The employee regularly lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is normally located indoors in an office setting, with occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee must have the ability to attend night meetings and out of town meetings.

Employee may be subject to continual interruption and may have occasion to deal with irate individuals.HOW TO APPLY:All candidates must apply online through the City’s webpage, a cover letter is required to be attached.

We cannot accept emailed applications or resumes in lieu of the online application.

If you have a question or special need in regard to the recruitment, please contact the recruiter at dbullard@tualatin.gov.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you think you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role.

The post Building Official first appeared on Oregon Job Market.

from Oregon Job Market https://ift.tt/3kP2Yb9
via IFTTT