Assistant Building Codes Administrator

PLEASE NOTE: HIRING RANGE FOR THIS POSITION IS $63,229 – $75,875. POSITION RANGE IS $63,299 – $101,167.

Description
Performs difficult technical and responsible administrative work conducting plans review and overseeing and participating in the administration and enforcement of building codes and related ordinances; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Inspections Director.

Examples of Duties

Supervises Building Inspectors
Completes annual performance evaluations
Examines building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical construction plans for new and renovated commercial structures. Prepares notes for inspectors use in field. Verifies compliance with applicable codes.
Performs field inspections and re-inspections of residential and public facilities for compliance with state building codes and Town ordinances. Signs certificates of occupancy;
Approves or rejects plans and communicates results to appropriate parties. Checks status of applications on hold for revisions or approval by other agencies.
Conducts preconstruction and presubmittal conferences with designers and contractors, with an emphasis on coordinating and scheduling for all new buildings and large alterations/upfits
Handles special projects as assigned.
Investigates and resolves complaints from citizens.
Prepares sustainability reports.
Maintains detailed records of contacts and decisions.
Receives, investigates and attempts to resolve complaints from citizens regarding substandard construction.
Assists Inspections Director with the development of internal policies and procedures.
Trains and develops field inspectors to advance to other levels of code enforcement and plan review.
Assists inspectors with code interpretation.
Conducts meetings to update on recent changes in policies and procedures.
Assists with the recruitment and selection of personnel.
Performs the duties of a Building Inspector when workload dictates.
Performs related tasks as required.
Conduct site plan review for commercial buildings with an emphasis on ADA compliance
Create and implement training program for site plan review and site inspections for Inspections staff
Create and implement quality assurance reviews for building plans and inspections (both residential and commercial) to verify accuracy with NC Building Codes
Act as lead for Damage Assessment team for Inspections
Primary Inspections liaison for Express Review
Coordinate/conduct needed inspections for ABC permits
Conduct special event plan reviews and coordinate/conduct associated inspections for temporary structures
Facilitate requirements for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and Safe to Stock
Primary Inspections liaison for Planning/Engineering presubmittal and preconstruction meetings
Coordinate inspections and plan review for Inspectors using Energov
Create and implement a cross training program for residential and commercial plan review and inspections
Responsible for scheduling and assigning work in Energov

Typical Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical code enforcement; thorough knowledge of building, construction, engineering and structural engineering principles and practices; thorough knowledge of plans review; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; firmness and tact in enforcing codes and ordinances; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building owners, contractors, associates, County, and the general public.

Supplemental Information

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and extensive experience in building, electrical and inspections work.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within 1 year from date of hire, Level III Standard Certification in all four construction disciplines (Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical) as required by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualifications Board. To apply for prequalification, please visit https://apps.ncdoi.net/f?p=114:1:::::: . Copy of prequalification letter must be received prior to interviews. Please forward prequalification letters to spadgett@townofmorrisville.org .

CLOSING DATE: 08/02/19 04:59 PM

TO APPLY: https://www.townofmorrisville.org/government/departments-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities