Building Official
APPLY VIA S RENEE & ASSOCIATES:
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
The incumbent in this position is required to meet all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements. Applies knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day. Supervises & trains building staff on statutes and code requirements. Performs highly technical work in plan review and inspection of commercial and residential building construction for compliance with the Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, FEMA Floodplain Regulations, NPDES, and local ordinances.
• Performs commercial and residential building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing plan review and inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and applicable codes.
• Performs plan reviews and inspections of varying complexity to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations; schedules inspection requests; record inspection results; confers with and interprets code requirements for contractors, engineers, architects, and property owners.
• Assists code enforcement personnel in the investigation of potential violations, including but not limited to erosion control, work without a permit, and unlicensed contractor activity.
• Performs stormwater, erosion, and sedimentation control inspections.
• Maintain accurate daily records of inspections performed and organize and process construction documents in MGO permitting software.
• Participates in meetings to answer questions from contractors, architects, property owners, and the public regarding building codes, floodplain regulations, and permit requirements. Keeps calendar and schedules appointments.
• Aids in coordination of post-disaster activities with all staff and maintains open communication with EOC throughout recovery
• Oversees Building Code Compliance and the Rental Inspection Program.
• Appears and offers testimony at Code Enforcement/Special Magistrate hearings when necessary.
• Attends Board of Commissioners public meetings when necessary.
• Assists the Community Development Director and Community Development Engineer with special projects.
• Handles managerial duties including development of the division budget, ongoing financial oversight, complaint response and management reporting for the Community Development Department.
• Performs any other duties as requested by City Manager.