Building Code Administrator

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, the Building Code Administrator serves as the primary technical expert and authoritative interpreter of all adopted building, fire, and lighting codes, including but not limited to the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, and related ordinances, as defined by the International Code Council (ICC) model codes. This highly responsible position provides definitive technical guidance and code interpretations to members of the Building Safety staff, other departments, design professionals, contractors, and the public, ensuring the highest standards of safety, public welfare, and code compliance. Serves as the Building Official and Fire Marshal and as the lead professional in advising and administering the Board of Appeals. This position provides mentorship and training to Building Safety staff but does not have a direct supervisory role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.

• Serves as Building Official and Fire Marshal. Interprets and enforces building codes and coordinates construction projects by researching codes and related material, consulting with owners, designers, staff and plan review consultants, and resolving issues as needed.
  
• Provides training and mentorship to Building Safety staff.
  
• Ensures building permit and inspection process is administered in accordance with local, State and other regulations.
  
• Establishes and maintains partnerships and effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, local businesses, community groups and professional organizations. This includes relationships with homeowners, business owners, architects, engineers, builders, and industry groups.
  
• Communicates with the community, other agencies and local governments, our customers and town residents via the town newsletter, the department�s website, attending community and organizational meetings.
  
• Work requires comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of this organization.
  
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with department and/or Town policies and procedures.
  
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows Town-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the Town�s Health and Safety Manual.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
• The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor�s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field.
  
• A minimum of four (5) years� experience in building inspection, fire inspection, construction plan review, construction management, or a related field; OR
  
• Any equivalent combination of formal education and experience sufficient to perform the Essential Functions
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of four (4) other ICC certifications including Commercial Building Inspector (B2) certification and Building Plans Examiner (B3).
  
• Municipal or county experience in a Building Safety and Fire function.
  
• Registered design professional.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• ICC Certified Building Official certification required upon hire and a Fire Code Official Certification within six months of hire.
  
• A valid Arizona driver�s license is required within ten days of hire.
  
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
  

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and the employee and is subject to change by the Town of Sahuarita as needed.

The Town of Sahuarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Sahuarita will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with a member of the Human Resources Department.

Management’s vision is for all employees to embrace, support, and promote the Town’s values, beliefs, and culture, which include but are not limited to the following expected behaviors:

à˜ High ethical standards

à˜ Active participation in teamwork

à˜ Strong safety principles and safety awareness

à˜ Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE TOWN WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH A MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $33.63 - $49.92 per hour

Expected hours: 19 per week

Work Location: In person