City of Naperville
Chief Building Official
The City of Naperville has an opportunity for a Chief Building Official (CBO) who will lead, train, oversee and guide the work of the Plans Examiner and Building Inspection Teams in the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group. These teams are responsible for reviewing and inspecting the City’s commercial and residential building permits as well as interpreting building codes and making recommendations on interpretations. The CBO provides leadership and supervision to the Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors. The CBO works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division as well as the Permit Manager, Code Enforcement Supervisor and other City departments. Job Title
Chief Building Official (3511) Location
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois Department
Transportation, Engineering and Development Closing Date
When Filled Salary
$110,774.48 to $121,851.93 per year Job Type
Full-Time Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Other Industries
Government Administration Responsibilities
Serves as the Chief Building Official, issuing interpretations and findings on code requirements to internal staff and the external customer, as necessary. Drafts and recommends building and related code changes. Reviews and approves various regulatory documents as the Chief Building Official. Leads, directs and evaluates employee performance and resolves personnel matters for the Plans Examiner and Inspection Teams. Ensures employees are properly trained and all required certificates have been obtained. Conducts reviews, approves time-off requests and reassigns work duties to balance workloads. Ensures adherence to all review deadlines by the Plan Review and Inspection Teams. Maintains a complete understanding of the permit process and the roles of Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors. Attends tenant build-out, pre-submittal, plan review, and pre-construction meetings to ensure that adequate plan review and code information is provided to the external customer and to troubleshoot plan review issues. Oversees the occupancy process, including issuance of temporary occupancy, as needed, and the timely completion of final occupancy. Works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division, Permit Manager and Code Enforcement Supervisor to ensure a seamless overall building permit, inspection and enforcement operation. Documents and regularly reviews and improves team processes. Secures and manages third-party reviewers as needed to provide plan review and/or inspection coverage for all permit types. Conducts residential and commercial plan reviews. Periodically attends field meetings and conducts field inspections and observations to support team functions. Conducts building damage investigations and prepares reports. Serves as staff liaison to the Building Review Board and provides assistance to other boards and commissions as required. Provides excellent customer-focused, results-oriented services. Responds to concerns from residents, business owners, property owners and inquiries related to building permits. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the software platforms used for permit management, assists in upgrades and helps maintain information on the City website. Creates, maintains and generates records and reports (such as monthly building and inspection reports). Prepares an annual work plan fo
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The City of Naperville has an opportunity for a Chief Building Official (CBO) who will lead, train, oversee and guide the work of the Plans Examiner and Building Inspection Teams in the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group. These teams are responsible for reviewing and inspecting the City’s commercial and residential building permits as well as interpreting building codes and making recommendations on interpretations. The CBO provides leadership and supervision to the Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors. The CBO works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division as well as the Permit Manager, Code Enforcement Supervisor and other City departments. Job Title
Chief Building Official (3511) Location
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois Department
Transportation, Engineering and Development Closing Date
When Filled Salary
$110,774.48 to $121,851.93 per year Job Type
Full-Time Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Other Industries
Government Administration Responsibilities
Serves as the Chief Building Official, issuing interpretations and findings on code requirements to internal staff and the external customer, as necessary. Drafts and recommends building and related code changes. Reviews and approves various regulatory documents as the Chief Building Official. Leads, directs and evaluates employee performance and resolves personnel matters for the Plans Examiner and Inspection Teams. Ensures employees are properly trained and all required certificates have been obtained. Conducts reviews, approves time-off requests and reassigns work duties to balance workloads. Ensures adherence to all review deadlines by the Plan Review and Inspection Teams. Maintains a complete understanding of the permit process and the roles of Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors. Attends tenant build-out, pre-submittal, plan review, and pre-construction meetings to ensure that adequate plan review and code information is provided to the external customer and to troubleshoot plan review issues. Oversees the occupancy process, including issuance of temporary occupancy, as needed, and the timely completion of final occupancy. Works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division, Permit Manager and Code Enforcement Supervisor to ensure a seamless overall building permit, inspection and enforcement operation. Documents and regularly reviews and improves team processes. Secures and manages third-party reviewers as needed to provide plan review and/or inspection coverage for all permit types. Conducts residential and commercial plan reviews. Periodically attends field meetings and conducts field inspections and observations to support team functions. Conducts building damage investigations and prepares reports. Serves as staff liaison to the Building Review Board and provides assistance to other boards and commissions as required. Provides excellent customer-focused, results-oriented services. Responds to concerns from residents, business owners, property owners and inquiries related to building permits. Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the software platforms used for permit management, assists in upgrades and helps maintain information on the City website. Creates, maintains and generates records and reports (such as monthly building and inspection reports). Prepares an annual work plan fo
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