Chief Building Official - Atlanta, GA

Overview

Oversee building permits, inspections, code compliance and staff for the city.

Key Responsibilities

• permit review
• inspection coordination
• code enforcement
• stop work
• plan review
• technical review

Tasks

-Collaborate and coordinate with the Community Development department on building and construction issues and topics -Receive complaints and inquiries from customers relative to construction conditions or activities in the community -Serve as staff advisor and liaison to the Construction Board of Appeals -Respond to field emergencies and coordinate appropriate response -Represent the City at building code conferences and informational meetings -Work with the City Attorney and other staff on difficult code compliance and interpretations -Manage department employees, specifically a building inspector and permit technician including conducting performance evaluations, interviewing prospective employees, making decisions related to promotions, approving employee training, and administering disciplinary actions -Issue and authorize “Stop Work” orders and “Unsafe for Occupation” notices -Conduct pre-application and pre-construction meetings, as necessary -Coordinate, enforce and provide specialized assistance for inspection of all work authorized by permit on commercial and single-family residences to assure conformity to approved -Authorize the issuance of Building Permits -Determine completeness and accuracy of building permit applications and review for code and standards conformance -Report to the Community Development Director and Deputy Director with weekly meeting tracking Key Performance Indicators and highlighting means to provide excellent customer service -Represent the building department to the community -Manage the review of commercial and residential projects for compliance with building codes, City ordinances and State laws -Coordinate technical reviews and serve as City liaison to customers -Initiate and manage special projects for the Department -Provide a seamless building and construction review process which provides quick turnaround and a clear approval process and forms -Regularly review computer database records to maintain an efficient flow of work to the Building Plan Reviewers; ensure software systems are being used properly and to the best of -Interpret and enforce building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and energy codes -Review and approve proposed alternative materials and methods of construction -Review requests and grant permission for Private Engineers to perform, After-the-Fact Inspections -Host educational and outreach events for the community, including property owners and -Gather pertinent data, evaluate the facts of situations, and attempt to handle complaints and inquiries at first contact

Requirements

• icc certification
• gswcc
• bluebeam
• bachelor's
• supervisory
• zoning

What You Bring

-Current Building Official Certification from ICC (International Code Council) -GSWCC Certification -Experience with BS&A and Bluebeam -Three (3) years of supervisory experience -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology or related field, or 10 years of building, architecture or construction experience in lieu of the degree -Possess a valid state driver’s license with no major infractions -Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with developers, architects, engineers, and other design professionals -Experience in construction practices, building codes and land use planning concepts -Seven (7) years of experience in engineering, architecture or construction as a contractor, superintendent or an inspector -Experience in zoning, municipal and administrative codes, and the public information process -Ten (10) years of experience in engineering, architecture or construction

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