Job Description
Job Description JOB TITLE: BUILDING COMMISSIONER DEPARTMENT: BUILDING INSPECTIONS EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL-TIME/EXEMPT UNION/NON-UNION: NON-UNION The Building Commissioner performs administrative, supervisory, and inspection work related to the interpretation and enforcement of the state building code, local zoning ordinances, City ordinances, and all other applicable rules and regulations as required. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, bilingualists, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service. RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, directs, coordinates and administers the activities of the Inspections Department, which includes the activities of the electrical, plumbing, gas inspectors, and sealer of weights and measures. Prepares and manages the annual budget for the Inspection Services Department; Oversees the maintenance of departmental records and departmental correspondence. Prepares and implements department policies and procedures; goals and objectives; Leads, supervises, and evaluates department personnel; establishes performance expectations and ensures appropriate staffing levels; conducts annual performance reviews and implements progressive discipline standards when necessary or required. Reviews plans for building construction or alteration to determine compliance with state codes, local zoning by-laws and other applicable regulations; issues building permits, maintains associated logs and inspection records. Issues certificates of inspection, certificates of occupancy, notices of violations and stop work orders. Receives applications and inspects new and existing buildings and structures to determine compliance with applicable building codes, local by-laws/ordinances and approved plans and permits. Ensures that all zoning requirements and requirements of other applicable by-laws are met and permits are obtained from all appropriate City boards/commissions before the issuance of a building permit. Ensures Department response to all emergency situations regarding building safety, including but not limited to fires, explosions, building collapses, natural disasters and buildings otherwise unsafe for occupancy; Ensures availability of qualified department personnel at all times, responding in person if other staff is not available. Investigates complaints of buildings, structures, and vacant lands to determine compliance with applicable codes and by-laws. Issues citations and appears in court when needed, works with the City legal team pertaining to letters and notices. Acts as Co-ADA Coordinator for City and serves on the Commission on Disabilities. Responds orally and in writing to inquiries from property owners, commercial firms, the general public, and employees; explains building code regulations and by-law provisions and explains procedures/policies. Consults with builders, engineers, property owners, attorneys and the general public regarding construction requirements, materials, methods and other related matters. Reviews all zoning complaints, writes letters, issues citations, conducts site visits, takes pictures and logs information. Inspects commercial buildings and alterations to commercial buildings under construction and upon completion monitors compliance with code requirements and approved plans; inspects all construction projects, commercial buildings, new homes, additions, garages, decks, sheds, etc. Inspects safety conditions of existing buildings; inspects places of assembly and public buildings annually. Attends meetings of the City Council and other City Council subcommittees, boards, and commissions as needed. Issues and maintains written reports of all violations of applicable codes, local by-laws and approved plans and permits; stop work orders or other orders to remove illegal or unsafe conditions; requires the necessary safeguards during construction; requires adequate egress facilities in new and existing buildings and structures; and ensures compliance with all code requirements for the safety, health and general welfare of the public. Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in a field related to building construction/design. Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in the construction trad