Building Official/Code Enforcer (Brier)

Description

Summary: This is a skilled, technical position serving as the City Building Official, responsible for enforcing building codes, conducting inspections, and examining plans. Highlights: 1. Serve as City Building Official enforcing state and local building codes 2. Conduct field inspections and plan examinations for compliance 3. Frequent public contact requiring strong communication skills CITY OF BRIER JOB APPLICATION & SIGNED JOB DESCRIPTION REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION Full job description on website. http://ci.brier.wa.us/cityhall/hr.htm Summary: This is a skilled, technical position requiring extensive knowledge of current building codes, construction trades, and City ordinances pertaining to structures. Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision, enforce in a decisive, equitable and conscientious manner of the City’s building codes and ordinances. This position serves as the City Building Official and is responsible for the enforcement of the State of Washington Building Code as amended by the State Building Code Council, and related construction codes and ordinances. Work involves the examination of plans and specifications; permit issuance; assessment of penalty fees for work without a permit, conducts field inspection of structures in all stages of construction, alteration, and repair for compliance with pertinent building and safety codes and ordinances. Position involves frequent contact with the general public as well as various public and private officials. The enforcement of these laws is repressive and often time frustrating for both the official and the public. Therefore, it requires understanding and the ability to communicate on a technical as well as rudimental level. Involves travel within the City using department vehicle. Familiarity with office procedures and performance of code enforcement related to administrative duties is required. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Extensive knowledge of Uniform Plumbing, International Building, Mechanical, Fire, Residential , current building codes, construction trades, and City ordinances pertaining to structures. • Required knowledge of principals of construction and building material standards. • Required knowledge of building trades. • Ability to read and interpret residential and commercial building plans and specifications. • Ability to work with minimum supervision. • Ability to communicate on a technical as well as rudimental level. • Ability to be clear and concise, both orally and in writing. Qualifications • Minimum of two (2) years experience in building construction code enforcement desirable. • A minimum of a two (2) year associates degree in Building Construction Technology or closely related field required. • Must be certified as a building inspector or able to successfully complete ICC. certification exam within six (6) months. • Additional certifications for the mechanical code, plumbing code, and plan review are desirable. • Must possess a combination of formal education and work experience which provides the required skills, abilities, and in-depth knowledge in construction field. • Experience in a municipal or county Building Services Program preferred. • Must have working knowledge of Uniform Plumbing, International Building, , Mechanical, Fire, and Sign Codes, • Must have knowledge of principals of construction and building material standards. • Ability to read and interpret residential and commercial building plans and specifications, identify code and remedial work required. • Ability to work independently. • Working knowledge of building trades, with practical experience in the field. • Ability to become familiar with City ordinances. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other government agencies, and the general public. • Recertification by exam or continuing education is required every three (3) years. • Requires a valid Washington State Driver's License and a driving record free of significant moving violations. Please see the full job description on our website at www.ci.brier.wa.us.