Building Official

Utah County Government
$92,394 - $106,226Onsite

About The Position

Community Development administers all adopted land use regulations and policies, building and construction codes, and fire safety and prevention codes and guidelines for the unincorporated areas of Utah County. Administration of such codes, regulations, and policies includes land use ordinance creation and maintenance, permit and license plan reviews and inspections, and education and compliance efforts.

Requirements

  • Possess a valid Combination Inspector License with the State of Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing.
  • Possess and maintain International Code Council (ICC) Inspector designation for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
  • Possess one (1) additional ICC certification, in plan review or as a Certified Building Official.
  • Have Certified Building Official designation or have completed at least forty (40) hours of management training from a state-approved training program or from an accredited college.
  • Associate’s degree or higher-level degree in Construction Management or a related field.
  • Six (6) years of work experience in building inspection, plan review, or construction, including at least three (3) years performing building inspection and/or plan checking activities.
  • At least one (1) year in a supervisory or lead capacity in building inspection or building construction.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within sixty (60) days of employment.
  • Selected applicants will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Preference may be given to applicants with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of the building and permit inspection functions.
  • Enforces state and local building codes to ensure compliance.
  • Provides supervisory leadership to other building staff.

Benefits

  • 100% paid premiums for health insurance
  • Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
  • Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
  • Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
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