Hiring Pay Range:$109,891 to $137,363 FLSA Status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime) Pay Grade: 122 Full Pay Range: $109,891 to $164,836 Deadline to Apply: 10/28/2024
Benefits Summary: Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees: - A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary: The Chief Building Official/Building Division Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the Community Development Department and supervise personnel. This position resolves problems of the highest technical nature as required. This position cooperates and coordinates with the citizens of Prescott, City departments, and outside agencies and individuals, to provide services to internal and external customers. The Chief Building Official/Building Division Manager will oversee the day-to-day administration of the Building Division; provides management and oversight to all building-related processes within the Department, including plan review, inspection, technical reviews, code development and interpretation, collaborates with other city departments, and issuance of Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Completion; and assesses building safety conditions throughout the community, including determinations of safeness to occupy and other potential violations of the adopted Building Code. Essential Duties: - Advise, consult, and provide information to the Community Development Director regarding the compliance and enforcement of public and private development, building, and zoning policies.
- Coordinate division activities with citizens, other departments, other divisions, outside agencies, neighborhood organizations, and the development community; provide assistance to the Community Development Director, City Manager and City Council.
- Oversee and participate in building safety plan review / inspection.
- Coordinates and supervises the staffing and operations of the Building Division of Community Development; trains, mentors, and evaluates staff; and oversees work schedules.
- Oversees the daily activities and workload of the Building Safety staff; expedites workflow; and improves efficiency.
- Interprets and enforces building codes and ordinances; directs the technical review and inspection work of the Division.
- Establishes general policies; prepares and administers the Division Budget under general Direction.
- Manages Division operations and projects; compiles statistical information; creates reports; and enters database information.
- Reviews applications for building permits.
- Consults with builders, architects, engineers, attorneys, developers, City employees, and the general public on building code related issues; recommends code amendments; and offers solutions to technical problems and required legal actions.
- Presents code adoption and similar presentations to City Council.
- Makes final decisions on code interpretations.
- Administers and provides assistance to various advisory boards.
- Interprets and explains building codes and regulations.
- Provides advice in the development of short- and long-term plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
- Conducts inspections of buildings and structures that may be structurally compromised, proceeds through enforcement actions through the building safety code violation process by issuing written or posted notices to vacate premises, as necessary; proceeds with monitoring case for compliance.
- Responds to Building violation complaints, conducts inspections, as necessary, proceeds through the building safety code violation process enforcement actions, and monitors compliance cases; issues written citations for failure to comply; and assists in the prosecution of building code violators.
- Assists Fire Department personnel in conducting inspections of facilities having hazardous materials to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to storage, use, and disposal of those materials.
- Assists Fire Department personnel, as requested, with the investigation of fires and possible court testimony.
- Recommends and implements changes to policies and codes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: Preferred Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Structural Engineering, or Architecture; seven (7) years of experience in the construction field as a foreman, building inspector, or trade involving building code enforcement which includes five (5) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, work experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements: Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Possess and maintain ICC Certification for Commercial and Residential Building Plans Examination and Inspections. Prefer ICC Certified Building Official designation. Employee Core Beliefs City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of federal, state, and City of Prescott rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and ordinances related to building codes and enforcement.
- Knowledge of all types of building construction methods and materials including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
- Knowledge of municipal building, zoning codes and related laws, ordinances and codes, and plans examining.
- Knowledge of legal process required to obtain code compliance.
- Knowledge of occupational safety and health regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in inspecting and enforcing building code regulations.
- Skill in providing customer service.
- Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in communicating, both individually and in group situations.
- Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Skill in using databases including input, retrieval, utilization, and management of data within the permitting/inspection/plan review modules.
- Skill in using established Department software programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/federal/local officials, elected officials, and City residents.
- Ability to effectively manage office staff and field inspectors.
- Ability to assist others in using Department software.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions: - Work is performed both in a City office and out in the field.
- Safely operates a City vehicle, variety of standard office equipment, and other required equipment as needed.
- Safely exerts light physical effort including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, etc. of objects and materials of light weight (less than 25 pounds).
- Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: - Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
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