Sr. Technical Service Staff
About The Position
The Sr. Technical Service Staff member reports to a designated manager in Technical Services. The role provides internal professional and technical support to ICC staff within and outside the Technical Services department, and maintains frequent telephonic, written, and direct personal contact with members, customers, and the public. The position supports ICC code and standard development, including drafting concise, accurate, and consistent change language and helping ensure the accuracy of published documents. It also supports the development of Commentaries and other ICC publications related to codes and standards, and makes presentations to professional, governmental, and community groups on building-code promulgation, interpretation, enforcement, and benefits. Additional duties include representing ICC at meetings and conferences, serving on assigned committees, contributing to educational content and seminars, supporting audits required by ICC’s accrediting bodies, and serving as a technical resource for other ICC departments. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require. The position may require travel up to 25% locally and nationally and is performed in indoor and outdoor environments, including a standard office environment with artificial lighting and climate control.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Science, or a similar field.
- Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in a building jurisdiction, related professional association, or company.
- Ability to demonstrate sound working knowledge of building code and standard development, application, and/or enforcement.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or desk.
- Occasional standing, walking, and reaching to access files or office supplies.
- Manual dexterity for typing, filing, and handling office equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.
- Visual acuity to read printed and digital materials.
- Auditory ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
- May need to climb stairs in a multi-level office building.
- Ability to travel up to 25% locally and nationally.
Nice To Haves
- Current professional licensure or registration, such as Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Fire P.E.
Responsibilities
- Provide support for ICC code and standard development.
- Assist in developing concise, accurate code and standard change language that is consistent with other provisions within and across codes and standards.
- Work with Publications staff to ensure the accuracy of published code and standard documents.
- Assist with and support the development of Commentaries and other ICC publications related to codes and standards.
- Present to professional, governmental, and community groups on building-code promulgation, interpretation, enforcement, and benefits.
- Represent ICC at meetings and conferences.
- Serve on internal and external committees as assigned.
- Assist in educational content development and conduct ICC seminars as an instructor.
- Assist with periodic audits required by ICC’s accrediting bodies.
- Serve as a technical resource for other ICC departments and functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with generous company match, immediately vested
- Company-paid basic life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- Critical illness insurance (voluntary)
- Flexible spending accounts (voluntary)
- Pet insurance (voluntary)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
