Technical Code Specialist
Summary
Manages and supports the development, publication, and interpretation of building safety codes and standards, collaborating with experts and committees to ensure timely delivery of technical content.
Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.
Position Summary:
This position plays a critical role in supporting the development, publication, and interpretation of codes and standards. It requires a high level of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the code development process and be adept at managing complex technical projects from inception to completion.
Essential Functions:
- Project Management & Self-Direction: Independently manage workload to meet strict publication deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of technical content. May serve as secretariat on codes or standards.
- Code Development Expertise: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the codes and standards development process, including code structure and procedural requirements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with external authors, subject matter experts, and other promulgators to direct, gather, review, and integrate technical content into cohesive work products.
- Committee Support: Serve as an alternate staff liaison for the Code Action Committee (CAC) and Code Development Committee (CDC), facilitating communication, documentation, and progress tracking.
- Technical Writing & Review: Author formal code opinions, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards and policies.
- Software Proficiency: Learn to utilize ICC publication software applications such as cdpACCESS and the Code Correlation Tool (CCT) to manage and process code changes and publications.
- Special Projects: Undertake specialized assignments contributing to strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
- Performs all other duties as assigned