Building Official

Teton County - Jackson, Wyoming • Jackson, WY

15h • $115,239 - $149,812 • Onsite

About The Position

Teton County Planning and Building is seeking a Building Official to manage the Building Division work group within the Planning and Building Services Department. The role oversees the division’s operations through delegation and supervision, reviews building plans, enforces building codes, and ensures division activities comply with applicable state laws, policies, and regulations. The Building Official manages staff and projects, monitors plan-review and field-inspection workloads, and identifies opportunities to improve service delivery.

The position interprets and enforces building, plumbing, mechanical, and property maintenance codes; reviews plans, specifications, calculations, permit applications, and technical documents; and helps ensure identified deficiencies are resolved before final approval. It also involves explaining codes and services to members of the public and contractors, supporting departmental goals and policies, and maintaining cooperative relationships with County staff and the public.

Work is performed in a standard office environment with frequent trips to building sites. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in building inspection, code enforcement, and plan review programs.
• Valid Wyoming or Idaho driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• International Code Council (ICC) Building Official certification; additional technical certifications may be required depending on County needs.
• Knowledge of County policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations governing building and safety codes.
• Knowledge of construction industry principles and building trades; technical compliance evaluation; plan, building, and document inspection; building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; and construction-site hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of resource-efficient building design and construction, resource management, public-sector administration, records management, customer service, and standard and specialized computer applications, including GIS.
• Ability to interpret and apply building and safety standards, regulations, department standards, and County policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and technical specifications; perform building inspections; identify deviations; and advise on construction methods and requirements.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment; prioritize multiple tasks and demands; and maintain cooperative working relationships with County employees, other agencies, community groups, the Building Appeals Board, and the Planning Commission.
• Ability to respond to public inquiries, provide effective customer service, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage staff, delegate work, coach staff performance, maintain accurate technical records, and use computer programs including permitting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, direct, and evaluate the operational activities of the Building Division, including workloads and service effectiveness.
• Interpret, administer, and enforce building, plumbing, mechanical, and property maintenance codes.
• Meet with the public and contractors to explain building safety codes, services, and related codes.
• Manage, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; assign and monitor tasks; provide training; conduct appraisals; and address performance, workload, and technical issues.
• Help develop and implement Planning and Building goals, objectives, policies, and priorities, and recommend service and staffing levels to the Director of Planning and Building Services.
• Manage building permit project review; review plans and specifications, check calculations, and review and approve permit applications and technical documents.
• Complete forms for permit issuance and schedule required inspections; re-review plans to confirm identified deficiencies have been corrected before final approval.
• Promote cooperative relations between Teton County staff and the public, maintain confidentiality, and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Sick days
• Wellness hours
• Fully employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for individual or family coverage
• Start Bus discounts
• WRS Pension
• $1,500 recruitment incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree