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Harford County•Bel Air, MD

About The Position

Under administrative supervision, this position serves as the Building Official for the County. Responsibilities include administering, enforcing, and interpreting building codes, licensing ordinances, and related regulations to ensure that all construction within the county is safe, compliant, and meets approved standards. The Building Official manages plan reviews, inspection activities, permitting procedures, and supervises building department staff. Additionally, the role oversees a comprehensive program for issuing, maintaining, and controlling licenses and permits according to relevant laws, ordinances, and regulations. The position requires strong analytical skills and independent judgment. The employee is tasked with developing and implementing departmental policies and ensuring the efficient operation of all department functions and operations. This job involves extensive, varied, and critical contacts with other State, County and Municipal government agencies, legislative bodies, and the general public at all levels.

Requirements

10 years of related experience
Progressively responsible experience in administration of a code enforcement department, building construction practices, construction management.
5 years of managerial experience
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration OR Bachelor's Degree - Construction Management OR Bachelor's Degree - Construction Services
Relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Comprehensive knowledge of the building, housing, plumbing, electrical, fire and sign code, and all other related ordinances and regulations
Thorough knowledge of all administrative practices and principles
Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of others
Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
A valid Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.
Please be advised that this position requires a valid driver's license. Your application will not be considered if you fail to include the full driver's license number on the electronic application.

Nice To Haves

Certified ICC Residential Building Inspector (Preferred)
ICC Residential Plans Reviewer (Preferred)
ICC IBC Plans Reviewer (Preferred)
ICC IBC Inspector (Preferred)
ICC Residential Energy Inspector (Preferred)
ICC Commercial Energy Inspector (Preferred)
Hiring preference will be provided to candidates possessing nationally accredited code enforcement certifications.
Ideally candidates should be an accredited Certified Building Official and/or Master Code Official.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the functions and activities of the Department of Inspections, Licenses, and Permits, including the function of plan review, permit processing, and code enforcement.
Develops policy to carry out departmental responsibilities relative to the County Construction codes, and other officially adopted laws and regulations.
Consults, negotiates and advises County officials and organizations on matters relating to existing or newly proposed regulations and building construction ordinances.
Develops and executes the departmental operating budget; authorizes the expenditures of funds.
Directs through subordinates the examination of plans for new and existing buildings and structures to ensure conformity with the building code, fire code and related ordinances; permit review and processing; and inspection and enforcement activities.
Represents the County in meetings with other governmental agencies and the public.
Review, assess and implement applicable state and federal regulations related to public safety construction codes.
Position is responsible periodic review and adoption of nationally developed construction codes in accordance with federal and state regulations.