ADMINISTRATOR, BUILDING OFFICIAL -- Cleveland OH (Open until Filled)

Department: **Administrator, Building Official

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Reports To: Fiscal Officer

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Classified or Unclassified: Unclassified

FLSA: Exempt

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered, you must apply on the Cuyahoga County Job Board website at https://www.cuyahogacounty.gov/human-resources{rel="nofollow"}

Summary

This position serves as the County's chief building official. The position is responsible to direct and manage the division and its personnel, to approve the issuance of all building permits in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to provide expert consultation and guidance related to building code interpretation and enforcement. This position also represents the County to municipalities and provides expert advice and guidance to County officials, contractors, and the public.

Essential Job Functions

Serve as Chief Building Official; oversee and direct all activities of the Fiscal Office Building Division. Manage all personnel of the department; plan, direct, and assign work to subordinate staff; select, train, motivate, discipline, and evaluate staff; arrange and/or conduct staff training and development activities.

Direct and manage the full cycle permitting and contractor registration processes. Apply and collect appropriate fees. Periodically review fees and make recommendations for revisions when appropriate.

Provide expert consultation and guidance on code interpretation and enforcement. Interpret and enforce building codes and related laws and regulations. Issue correction notices and evaluate building plans for compliance with codes and safety regulations, including design, materials, and construction methods. Ensure construction plans comply with relevant building codes and safety standards.

Develop and recommend changes to building code provisions, particularly those related to green building practices or new technologies.

Advise County officials on building-related matters, participate in County meetings, and address public inquiries and complaints. Provide information to the public and contractors on building codes and interpretations of such codes, general construction problems, and other building code related issues; receives and responds to complaints or inquiries from citizens, attorneys, and/or government officials.

Minimum Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in building inspection and code enforcement in a jurisdiction that enforces a model code; and must possess certification as a certified building official, Level 5, with at least one (1) Level-3 specialty (building, electrical, energy, fire protection, mechanical, and/or plumbing); or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Application Process

This is an unclassified position. Human Resources will check your application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications. HR helps the hiring department decide who to follow up with for interviews and then a job offer.

Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check th

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