Chief Building Official (CBO)

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

7d•$99,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Plans, manages, directs, and monitors the operational, and personnel activities of inspection services including plumbing, heating/air, electrical, gas, and building construction permit issuance, inspections, and plan review to ensure plans, workmanship, and materials conform to applicable laws, codes, and regulations, including required building setbacks, and erosion & sediment control measures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related degree highly preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Must possess Certified Building Official (CBO) Certification.
Five (5) years of construction experience.
A minimum of five (5) years management experience required.
Requires strong communication skills and experience communicating with diverse communities, inclusive of establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Working experience and knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, as well as the capability to work within inspections software programs.
I.C.C. CBO certification, including but not limited to: Commercial Combination Plans Examiner, and Commercial Combination Inspector.
Other relevant licenses and certifications will be considered.
Valid Driver’s License.
Leadership, management and supervisory principles and methods.
Relevant Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes.
Building, plumbing, mechanical and general construction codes.
Carpentry, electrical, cement work and plumbing.
Modern administrative systems, tools, and operational processes.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and other relevant software and hardware systems.
Basic accounting and budgeting processes.
Knowledge of building inspection practices and procedures.
Knowledge of legal procedures in building and zoning code enforcement.
Ability to read and interpret construction and development plans and specifications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
Essential functions of this position may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation as well as work in the field at construction sites.
Functions regularly require the ability to use a personal computer, to operate a motor vehicle, and to use tools and equipment used in inspection and measurement of construction elements.
Essential functions of this position require continuous use of hands and arms; ability to move/transport up to 25lbs, use of hand/eye coordination to use tools and equipment.
Incumbents will regularly be required to use analytical thinking; remember details of inspections and building codes; make decisions about inspections and examine/observe/record details.
Employees in this position must be able to handle confidential information and stay organized.
Essential functions of this position frequently require remaining is a stationary position (sitting or standing); walking; ability to move/transport between 25lbs and 50lbs; ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps;; maintain body equilibrium to prevent failing when walking, standing, crouching or navigating narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs, twisting at the waist, hips or knees; and move about on hands and knees and feet.
Employees will need to frequently be able to maintain concentration and adjust to change.
Employees in this position will occasionally needs to be able to move/transport items over 50lbs and may be occasionally required to be on call or work irregular hours (nights or weekends).
Essential functions require the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include correctable binocular vision sufficient to perform job functions, which means: the ability to adjust focus, close vision, distance vision, no marked red-green deficiency of color vision, normal depth perception, no significant loss of peripheral vision, and no uncorrectable strabismus which is accompanied by double vision.
Essential functions are continuously performed with exposure to fumes, gasses, odors, or other airborne particles; adverse environmental conditions, including inclement weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures; humidity and moisture; and grease, oil, mud and other soil.
Incumbents will regularly be required to work with others.
Essential functions are frequently performed with exposure to possible bodily injury from electrical shock, falling from high, exposed places, and falling objects; constricted spaces; moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery; toxic or caustic substances; excessive noise; and frequently be required to work alone.
The employee my occasionally be exposed to radiation or hot burners.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Leads and oversees building staff, including workload management, hiring and onboarding processes, training initiatives, performance evaluation, personnel actions, issue resolution, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Executes key administrative functions by managing essential communications, maintaining critical records, and managing routine tasks that support departmental objectives.
Oversees coordination of departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed, such as collaborating with the Fire Marshall and Code Enforcement.
Provides technical building code advice to General Contractors/builders, homeowners, and internal leadership.
Delivers presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the public.
Communicates official programs, policies and procedures to staff and the public.
Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes.
Interprets building code and provides guidance to architects, engineers, contractors, developers and other stakeholders; leads pre-construction meetings as necessary.
Ensures staff maintain required certifications and stay current with industry best practices, technology, and emerging trends in construction.
Develops and recommends proposed revisions to codes, resolutions and local regulations.
Oversees the review and evaluation of building plans across all project types to confirm compliance with code requirements and regulatory standard.
Investigates and resolves complex issues related to commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.
Addresses and documents sensitive customer service issues through direct engagement, written communication, and problem resolution.
Oversees and supports the review of building plans, site plans, plan revisions, specifications, previous inspection records, or other documents to ensure code compliance.
Manages coordination of the permitting function, including application, fee assessment and collection, permit issuance, inspection and occupancy with Permit Manager or designee.
Ensures that team meets operational goals and provides high level of service. Works with the Development Services Director in developing and communicating departmental goals.
Performs other duties of a similar or related level and manages or assists with special projects as necessary or assigned.
Conducts inspections as necessary to assist with workload
Oversees and may perform on-site inspections to enforce soil erosion regulations.
Approves all Certificates of Occupancy (CO)
Conducts job site visits throughout construction and final inspection phase to ensure compliance with County building regulations.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other related duties as required and provides support to other employees or departments as needed