Assistant Building Official

DeKalb County (GA) • Decatur, GA

49d • $76,553 - $123,250

About The Position

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related skilled trades area required, five years of progressively responsible experience enforcing building codes and ordinances, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this classification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain a current International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Plan Review Certification or Commercial Building Inspector Certification.
• Must possess and maintain, or obtain within 12 months of employment, ICC Building Official Certification or Building Officials of Georgia certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, assists in developing and overseeing employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; assists with or completes performance appraisals; directs work; and trains staff in operations, policies and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes and assigns work; assists Building Official in prioritizing and scheduling work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work, in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex problems situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to management.
• Monitors, prioritizes, participates in, and inspects work activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes, standards, regulations, operating instructions and safety standards; and ensures operational efficiency and a safe work environment.
• Oversees the inspection of commercial and residential structures to determine compliance with erosion, building, structural, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other applicable codes; reviews applicable plans, completes inspection reports, and records data for violations as required; directs and prepares necessary technical reports and studies; and performs site visits and construction meetings with contractors and builders regarding building code compliance.
• Issues warning notices, stop work orders, and court summons; and issues warning notices and court summons for uncorrected violations.
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters.
• Acts as Building Official in his/her absence, attends various meeting, serves on committees, and make presentations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees