Building Official

Coweta, City of•Coweta, OK

About The Position

The Building Official monitors, implements, and enforces building codes and other City of Coweta rules and ordinances related to health and safety, carrying out these duties with integrity and professionalism. The role oversees building permits, plan reviews, inspections, code administration, customer service, and related operations. It also provides information and professional guidance to the public, builders, contractors, City departments, and public bodies on building and development matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by three to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of ICC Certified Building Official Certification (CBO).
Possession of Combination Inspector Licensing.
Must be able to drive to and inspect construction sites in all weather conditions.
Must be able to navigate around and across construction sites to inspect work in progress in all weather conditions.
May be required to sit for prolonged periods at a plan review table or computer terminal.
May be required to lift objects weighing 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master Code Professional (MCP).

Responsibilities

Interpret and enforce City-adopted building codes and other City codes related to property development and building construction.
Issue building, construction trades, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, life safety, and other assigned permits.
Inspect construction site conditions and perform field visits with developers and construction contractors.
Review building and City codes for correct application and ensure inspections follow current codes and trends.
Complete electrical, mechanical, and plumbing reviews of commercial plans.
Recommend code adoptions and establish codes and operating systems for inspections and building permits.
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures for building safety and inspections; monitor operations and make procedural changes to improve workflow and productivity.
Establish and maintain customer service standards, provide timely assistance and accurate information, receive complaints, resolve difficult customer issues, and investigate inquiries about building and safety violations.
Provide information, professional advice, and assistance on building and development construction issues; seek cooperation on complaints and code violations through discussion and negotiation.
Maintain organized systems for files, correspondence, reference documents, reports, permits, plans, and other materials.
Prepare reports and attend Board of Adjustment, Planning Commission, City Council, and other public meetings as required.
Confer with the Department Director and other Department Heads about code interpretation, plan review, permit issuance, field inspections, fee collections, and administrative matters.
Participate in builder meetings to gather feedback and provide information about plan review, permit processing, field inspections, and certificates of occupancy.
Review and update permit and plan review fee schedules.
Prepare monthly and annual activity reports covering permit plan review and field inspections.
Perform related tasks as required.