Building Commissioner

Town of Plainfield•Plainfield, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Commissioner is the Director of the Building Department and is responsible for the supervision of the department’s personnel, performance, and operations activities. This includes work functions associated with plan review, permitting, and inspection of construction plans and buildings to ensure compliance with applicable codes while communicating with developers, engineers, contractors, builders and homeowners.

Requirements

International Code Council Certified Building Official or Build Inspector certification is required.
Five years of supervisory experience and building inspection and/or construction experience are required.
Computer software skills required include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Bluebeam, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and IWorqs permit software (or other similar programs).
The ability to utilize a broad knowledge of management principles, practices and techniques to formulate and coordinate activities and functions with the Town is required.
The ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the Town’s operations and to institute improvements is required.
A working knowledge of all applicable Federal, State and Town laws and ordinances is required.
A working knowledge of business administration, and personnel management and supervision are required.
A working knowledge of the terminology used in the building construction field is required.
A working knowledge of measuring devices such as engineers scale and architects scale is required.
A working knowledge of building codes in force in the State of Indiana is required.
The ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and maps and to make basic algebraic and geometric principles, and the ability to calculate surface area, volumes, weights and measures is required.
The ability to review, prioritize, classify and analyze data is required.
The ability to provide guidance, assistance and interpretation regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations is required.
The ability to exercise discretion in identifying and selecting from alternative courses of actions is required.
The ability to make sound and rational decisions including exercising independent judgment within established protocols and guidelines is required.
The ability to enforce rules and follow all established protocols and guidelines is required.
A general understanding of accounting principles and practices and report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.
The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with residents, vendors and other Town departments is required.
The ability to resolve conflicts between employees and between employees and residents is required.
The ability remain current with all required licenses, certifications and in-service requirements is required.
The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is required.
The ability to speak, read and write in English is required.
Teamwork and Collaboration - Gets along with and maintains positive relationships with coworkers. Is willing to help with all types of work, no matter how big or small the task. Asks for and listens to coworkers’ feedback; incorporates feedback into revised processes. Positively reinforces team members for their contributions and accomplishments. Admits mistakes when they occur, learns from them, and enables others to do the same.
Service to Citizens - Always represents the Town of Plainfield well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for customer service. Let’s customers know that he/she is willing to work with them to meet their needs. Follows up to ensure that requests and concerns are resolved. Understands customer problems and needs; quickly and effectively resolves them. Does more than what is normally required to resolve customer concerns.
Professionalism - Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and actions. Maintains timely, personable, and effective communications with citizens and the general public, and local or intergovernmental contacts and neighboring community leaders. Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude when change occurs. Does not participate in conversations or actions that are disrespectful to others. Uses Town resources and assets wisely, efficiently, and according to Town policy.
Dependability - Attends work as scheduled; follows the attendance policy and informs his/her manager of absences in advance. Accepts assignments willingly and can be counted on to complete tasks on time. Completes tasks accurately and thoroughly, eliminating the need for close review. Timely follow-through on tasks and projects issued by the Department Head, Town Manager, or Town Council. Does what he/she commits to doing.
Interpersonal Communications - Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with coworkers and customers. Keeps the Town Council well-informed of any incidents or issues; especially regarding offsite incidents. Keeps sensitive and confidential matters private. Listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives. Willingly accepts feedback and incorporates it into work activities and interactions.
Job Knowledge and Work Habits - Takes pride in work and coworkers; performs work with a positive attitude that enables others to perform well. Is willing to ask questions when the job or task is not fully understood. Willingly participates in training to maintain or enhance current knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and/or technology. Maintains an optimistic outlook when faced with difficulty or change and makes an effort to overcome obstacles. Retains the expected job knowledge; helps others by sharing knowledge.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Delegation – Delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (B.A/B.S.) from a four-year college or university in engineering, business, or related field is preferred.
Spanish is desired.

Responsibilities

Administers, interprets and enforces the provisions of applicable federal, state and local building codes or related codes and makes recommendations and/or initiates the actions necessary to correct or amend Town ordinances and policies
Performs and delegates residential, commercial, and industrial plan review and analyzes the building construction drawings for compliance to ensure consistent and appropriate interpretation of the applicable building codes and ordinances
Creates and directs the multiple-discipline building inspection process and other construction-related assignments conducted on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformance with applicable codes, established specifications, and details, and related systems
Performs and delegates site inspections of commercial construction work, buildings and related systems for conformance with applicable codes, established specifications and releases the construction plans and drawings of all new construction and remodeling projects
Meets with architects, engineers, contractors and property owners regarding pre-construction requirements.
Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Building Department
Selects, trains, motivates, manages, and evaluates division personnel
Prepares reports and maintains records of the department’s activities within digital systems and periodically assesses and improves systems.
Responds to complaints and questions related to building code issues; researches and provides information and education to initiate problem resolution.
Completes administrative duties including creating monthly and yearly reports, developing and managing the division's budget, attending meetings, reviewing statistics, approving departmental payroll, PTO, and approving invoices
Maintains an effective communication process with the Development Services Executive Director, Town’s Administration, and all the Division Directors
Ensures all Building Division related capital assets are maintained and accounted for
Assists with the coordination, preparation, and presentation of an annual budget for the Development Service Department and directs the implementation of the overall building department budget
Reviews and presents amendments to the Department fee schedule as needed
Administers, manages, and enforces the floodplain ordinance
Supervises employees in the Development Services Department Building Department and carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.