Sumter County Economic Development
Assistant Building Official
Sumter County Economic Development, Florida, New York, United States
Assistant Building Official
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Sumter County Economic Development
General Description Highly responsible administrative and supervisory position responsible for the administration and management of the Building Services Division. Supervise the enforcement of building and fire codes, regulations, and policies as required to ensure public health, safety, and welfare. Provides effective inspections; develops policies, methods, and procedures. Assists the Building Official with the oversight and supervision of subordinate personnel in the Building Services Division. This position reports to the Building Official.
Essential Job Functions
Assist the Building Official in the daily oversight and supervision of plans examination, building and fire inspections, and permitting activities; direct work assignments for building and fire plans examination and inspection contractors.
Assist the Building Official in the supervision and management of private contractors for building and fire plan examination and inspection services.
Assist the Building Official in maintaining codebooks and literature on approved building and fire materials/processes, staff development, certification, and other technical files.
Assist with the supervision, enforcement, and interpretation of codes established by the County pertaining to the Building Services Division; attend seminars, meetings, and other business functions related to any changes or updates of laws, regulations, codes, procedures, enforcement, etc., to promote quality and compliance.
Assist with the oversight, supervision, and coordination with the activities and personnel of the division that involve planning goals and other objectives; assist in developing policies, methods, and procedures and to establish training programs for staff; maintain standards and coordinate inspection activities by allocating personnel effectively.
Responsible for the examination and approval or rejection of plans, specifications, and applications for building permits, contractor qualifications, inspections of buildings or structures as to approved plans, and conformity with conditions of the building permit (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas permits). Investigate and resolve complaints concerning the public’s health, safety and welfare, and other matters pertaining to the division. Consult with the general public, departmental officials, contractors, building owners, and associates.
Receive and review requests on alternative materials/methods for construction; develop and submit changes pertaining to ordinances that affect Building Construction.
Investigate construction failures and remedies; review violation of building and fire codes, as referred by inspectors; help mediate controversies between the public, contractors, inspectors, and plans examiners.
Assist with the preparation of the Building Services Annual Budget; assist with the oversight of revenue reports, expenditures, monthly reports, etc.
In case of an emergency or crisis (hurricane, flood, etc.), respond/perform emergency and recovery duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Maintain regular physical attendance during normal work hours at one of the County's offices or work facilities, with ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of building and fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
Knowledge of current methods and practices of all types of construction.
Knowledge of State Statutes for building design and structural requirements.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in tactfully resolving problems with staff and in the field.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with contractors and the public.
Ability to organize and present technical reports.
Ability to interpret codes and ordinances.
Ability to supervise inspectors and clerical staff.
Ability to review, inspect and enforce codes.
Ability to provide in-house training to technical staff.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
Ability to operate a personal computer and similar equipment.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited College or University with an Associate's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related field.
Five (5) Years of experience or equivalent as an architect, engineer, contractor, or construction superintendent.
Two (2) Years of supervisory experience.
Two (2) Years of experience as a fire/building plans examiner or building inspector in a governmental agency. (Preferred)
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Valid Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
Possession of State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Certification as a Building Code Administrator.
Possession of State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Inspector Certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential Electrical and Standard Plans Examiner Certifications in Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential Electrical, and Mechanical. (Preferred)
Certified Floodplain Manager within one (1) Year of employment.
Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) Months of employment.
Essential Physical Skills
Acceptable vision (with or without correction).
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to enter data into a computer.
Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods.
Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds).
Crawling, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, climbing ladders.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Vaccinations
Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment.
Environmental Conditions
Works inside and outside.
Heights up to 50 feet.
Stressful situations.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
FLSA Exempt Status
Reviewed 05/29/2024
Senior level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
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Sumter County Economic Development
General Description Highly responsible administrative and supervisory position responsible for the administration and management of the Building Services Division. Supervise the enforcement of building and fire codes, regulations, and policies as required to ensure public health, safety, and welfare. Provides effective inspections; develops policies, methods, and procedures. Assists the Building Official with the oversight and supervision of subordinate personnel in the Building Services Division. This position reports to the Building Official.
Essential Job Functions
Assist the Building Official in the daily oversight and supervision of plans examination, building and fire inspections, and permitting activities; direct work assignments for building and fire plans examination and inspection contractors.
Assist the Building Official in the supervision and management of private contractors for building and fire plan examination and inspection services.
Assist the Building Official in maintaining codebooks and literature on approved building and fire materials/processes, staff development, certification, and other technical files.
Assist with the supervision, enforcement, and interpretation of codes established by the County pertaining to the Building Services Division; attend seminars, meetings, and other business functions related to any changes or updates of laws, regulations, codes, procedures, enforcement, etc., to promote quality and compliance.
Assist with the oversight, supervision, and coordination with the activities and personnel of the division that involve planning goals and other objectives; assist in developing policies, methods, and procedures and to establish training programs for staff; maintain standards and coordinate inspection activities by allocating personnel effectively.
Responsible for the examination and approval or rejection of plans, specifications, and applications for building permits, contractor qualifications, inspections of buildings or structures as to approved plans, and conformity with conditions of the building permit (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or gas permits). Investigate and resolve complaints concerning the public’s health, safety and welfare, and other matters pertaining to the division. Consult with the general public, departmental officials, contractors, building owners, and associates.
Receive and review requests on alternative materials/methods for construction; develop and submit changes pertaining to ordinances that affect Building Construction.
Investigate construction failures and remedies; review violation of building and fire codes, as referred by inspectors; help mediate controversies between the public, contractors, inspectors, and plans examiners.
Assist with the preparation of the Building Services Annual Budget; assist with the oversight of revenue reports, expenditures, monthly reports, etc.
In case of an emergency or crisis (hurricane, flood, etc.), respond/perform emergency and recovery duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Maintain regular physical attendance during normal work hours at one of the County's offices or work facilities, with ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of building and fire codes, laws, and ordinances.
Knowledge of current methods and practices of all types of construction.
Knowledge of State Statutes for building design and structural requirements.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in tactfully resolving problems with staff and in the field.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with contractors and the public.
Ability to organize and present technical reports.
Ability to interpret codes and ordinances.
Ability to supervise inspectors and clerical staff.
Ability to review, inspect and enforce codes.
Ability to provide in-house training to technical staff.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
Ability to operate a personal computer and similar equipment.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited College or University with an Associate's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related field.
Five (5) Years of experience or equivalent as an architect, engineer, contractor, or construction superintendent.
Two (2) Years of supervisory experience.
Two (2) Years of experience as a fire/building plans examiner or building inspector in a governmental agency. (Preferred)
Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations
Valid Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record.
Possession of State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Certification as a Building Code Administrator.
Possession of State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulations, Standard Inspector Certifications in Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential Electrical and Standard Plans Examiner Certifications in Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential Electrical, and Mechanical. (Preferred)
Certified Floodplain Manager within one (1) Year of employment.
Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) Months of employment.
Essential Physical Skills
Acceptable vision (with or without correction).
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to enter data into a computer.
Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods.
Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 45 pounds).
Crawling, kneeling, bending, balancing, stooping, climbing ladders.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Vaccinations
Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment.
Environmental Conditions
Works inside and outside.
Heights up to 50 feet.
Stressful situations.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.
FLSA Exempt Status
Reviewed 05/29/2024
Senior level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Government Administration
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