Building Official

City of Yuma•City of Yuma, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading and overseeing the City’s building safety programs, including plan review, permitting, inspections, and related code compliance activities. The Building Official plans, organizes, and directs the activities, functions, budgets, and programs within the Department of Community Development (DCD), managing plan review, permitting, building safety, and code enforcement for the City. The role involves serving as the principal advisor and subject-matter expert on building safety and technical issues, evaluating complex issues, developing solutions, and ensuring high-quality services. The position also includes directing, coaching, and training staff, coordinating with Engineering on Capital Improvement Projects, monitoring regulatory changes, and representing Building Safety to external agencies and the public. Additionally, the role supports community relations by demonstrating courteous behavior, promoting City goals, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Technology, Architecture, Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND five years’ experience managing public sector Building Safety programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal regulations, Arizona statutes, and regional ordinances governing building and safety codes.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including performance management, personnel rules, accounting, budgeting, procurement, and contract management.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of the construction industry and building trades.
Knowledge of Methods, procedures and techniques for evaluating technical compliance.
Knowledge of Methods and techniques of inspecting a variety of plans, buildings and technical documents.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections.
Knowledge of Occupational hazards and safety precautions in construction areas.
Knowledge of Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Knowledge of Techniques and practices for effective and efficient management of allocated resources.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including performance management, personnel rules, accounting, budgeting, procurement, and contract management.
Knowledge of Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient community development techniques.
Skill in Interpreting and applying building and safety standards, state and Federal regulations, department standards, and City codes and policies.
Skill in Directing and leading staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
Skill in Reading and interpreting building plans and technical specifications, and checking details, estimates, plans, and specifications of projects.
Skill in Performing building inspections for compliance with building and safety codes, and detecting deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
Skill in Navigating the relationship between land use planning and building safety programs.
Skill in Providing advice and consultation on standard construction methods and requirements.
Skill in Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City employees, representatives from other government agencies, community groups, and advisory boards.
Skill in Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Skill in Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
A valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required.
International Code Council (ICC) Building Official certification is required within one year of hire; depending on the needs of the City, incumbent may be required to obtain additional technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Plans and directs Building Safety operations, reviews and evaluates Building Safety programs and work performed; verifies compliance with all regulations, standards and policies.
Serves as principal advisor to the City and subject-matter expert on building safety and technical issues; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes complex and sensitive issues and projects, develops solutions, advises on specialized areas of technical expertise, and assures the highest quality services are effectively delivered to clients.
Directs, coaches, trains staff, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, technical issues, quality standards, and services.
Develops and assists Engineering with the coordination and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects as they pertain to the built environment.
Evaluates operational information, trends, and develops plans to meet future needs; assures issues are properly addressed and resolved; monitors changes in regulations and legislation.
Represents Building Safety to state and regional agencies; explains and interprets programs, policies, and activities; promotes Building Safety programs and services to community agencies, citizen groups and the general public.
Meets regularly with Community Leaders, Design and Developers to maintain professional relationships in the development community.
Assists with Code Enforcement ensuring consistently applied rules and regulations.
Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.