Assistant Building Official

City of Hollywood, FL • Cooper City, FL

99d • $109,725 - $140,000

About The Position

The City of Hollywood is hiring for an Assistant Building Official who is results driven with proven leadership and organizational skills and a strong commitment to team environment dynamics. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Building Official, the incumbent's primary responsibilities include supervisory, administrative, and technical work in organizing and managing the plan review process, inspection activity and administrative support functions in accordance with the Florida Building Code. Responsibilities also include the development, implementation, and coordination of policies and procedures related to service functions and delivery. Work is reviewed through conferences and written reports for results obtained.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or a related field plus seven (7) to ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in building/construction inspection activities and operations with three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Certified as required by the Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board (BCAIB) as a Building Code Administrator.
• Certified as required by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) and meet at least one of the following qualifications: Florida Registered Architect or Florida Licensed Professional Engineer having practiced for at least seven (7) years with a minimum of five (5) years within the jurisdiction of the HVHZ OR Ten (10) years combined experience as a Master Electrician, Electrical Contractor, General Contractor, Master Mechanical, Mechanical Contractor, Class A Air Conditioning Contractor, Master Plumber, Plumbing Contractor, Chief Inspector, Plans Examiner or Inspector employed by a municipality or private company contracted with a municipality.
• Possess a (1) Current Certificate of Competency, (2) Professional Engineer license or (3) Architect registration issued by at least one of the following entities: Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board as a General Contractor, Mechanical Contractor or Plumbing Contractor; Florida Electrical Contractors Licensing Board as an Electrical Contractor; Broward County Central Examining Board of Building Construction Trades (As Class 'A' Unlimited General Contractor); Broward County Central Examining Board of Electricians as a Master Electrician and/or Electrical Contractor; Broward County Central Examining Board of Mechanical Contractors and Specialty Mechanical Contractors as a Mechanical Contractor or Class A Air Conditioning Contractor; Broward County Central Examining Board of Plumbers as a Master Plumber; Miami Dade County Construction Trades Qualifying Board for any of the above referenced disciplines; Florida Board of Architecture and Interior Design; Florida Board of Professional Engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or a related field.
• Employed as a Chief Inspector in one of the following disciplines: Structural, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Performs supervisory, administrative, and technical work in organizing and managing the plan review process, inspection activity and administrative support functions in accordance with the Florida Building Code.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates policies and procedures related to service functions and delivery.
• Assists in the planning, coordination, and supervision of Building Division policies, programs, and operations.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the building permit application plan review process under the supervision of the Chief Building Official.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspection activities under the supervision of the Chief Building Official.
• Confers with owners, architects, engineers, developers, and contractors concerning interpretation and resolution of code matters.
• Conducts and participates in public meetings; addresses citizen and administrative requests and prepares reports and responses as appropriate.
• Inspects construction sites, reviews plans, and performs inspections to confirm compliance with established policies and applicable State, County and City Building related Codes and Regulations as needed.
• Hears and makes investigations of complaints of inspection activities and makes appropriate related recommendations to the Building Official as is necessary.
• Prepares evidence and testifies on code violation cases.
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters.
• Implements and reviews reports to verify established goals and objectives are achieved.
• Responds to requests for assistance from other departments related to normal and emergency matters.
• May assume the responsibilities of the Chief Building Official in his or her absence.
• Effectively and positively represents the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.
• 4-Day Work Week.
• Award Winning Wellness Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Eligibility for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees