Deputy Building Official - A2 : Job Details

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 (Offer will be commensurate with experience)Benefits offered for this opportunity: Non-Union Benefits SummaryDutiesDuties are performed under the direct supervision of the Planning and Development Manager or designee and may include the following:Essential Duties

• Assume the role and duties of Building Official in their absence
• Supervise, manage and oversee development of Inspection staff
• Oversee the daily operations of the Building and Rental Program, including metrics, policies and procedures
• Assist with construction code enforcement and resolution of construction code compliance and permit issuance problems
• Effectively work with internal cross functional service areas and units
• Successfully communicate and work with external community groups
• Review new and existing plans and applications
• Assist in authorizing violation tickets, condemnations, and vacate orders
• Assist in solving/mediating problems among Inspection staff and Public
• Responsible for regular unit performance reports submission to CSA Management
• Assist in authorizing stop work orders in accordance with applicable codes
• Provides professional testimony in legal matters when necessary
• Provide interpretation of applicable ordinances and codes as necessary
• Share the responsibility of responding to emergencies, including after-hours responses to emergency contacts from various City service when necessary
• Responsible for technical resource and attending monthly Appeal Boards

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience required to immediately qualify as a Building Official and a Plan Reviewer under Act No. 54 of the Public Acts of 1986 or ACT 407 of 2016 of the State of Michigan
• Experience in construction administration, including inspections and construction code enforcement: at least four years
• At least 2 years of experience supervising others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (in Construction, Construction Management or related field)
• Licensed Architect or Engineer under the provisions of Act No. 299 of the Public Acts of 1980 of the State of Michigan
• Experience supervising unionized employees
• Experience in commercial construction

Licensing Requirements

• Valid Michigan driver's license
• Must register with the State of Michigan within 30 days of employment and have registration immediately approved, or be currently registered with the State as a Building Official and as a Plan Reviewer or Building Inspector
• Must retain registration with the State as a Building Official and as either a Plan Reviewer or Building Inspector throughout employment with City

See the full job description here: Deputy Building Official