Building Official

Utah County Government

3d•$92,394 - $106,226

About The Position

Community Development administers adopted land use regulations and policies, building and construction codes, and fire safety and prevention codes and guidelines for unincorporated areas of Utah County. Its work includes creating and maintaining land use ordinances, reviewing permits and licenses and conducting inspections, and carrying out education and compliance efforts. Under the general guidance and direction of the Director - Community Development, the Building Official supervises, plans, coordinates, and directs building and permit inspection functions. The role enforces state and local building codes to ensure compliance and provides supervisory leadership to other building staff.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Construction Management or a related field.
Six years of work experience in building inspection, plan review, or construction, including at least three years performing building inspection and/or plan-checking activities.
At least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity in building inspection or building construction.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered; education cannot substitute for experience performing building inspection and plan-checking activities.
Within the six-month probationary/trial period, obtain and maintain a valid Limited Building Inspector License with all residential certifications from the State of Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing.
Within twelve months in the position, obtain and maintain International Code Council (ICC) Inspector designations for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical, plus one additional ICC certification in plan review or as a Certified Building Official.
Possess a valid driver’s license and obtain a valid State of Utah driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
Submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Certified Building Official designation or completion of at least 40 hours of management training from a state-approved training program or accredited college.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, coordinate, and direct building and permit inspection functions.
Enforce state and local building codes to ensure compliance.
Provide supervisory leadership to other building staff.