City of Pocatello · 3 weeks ago
Building Official
Pocatello, ID
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe City of Pocatello is seeking a Building Official to plan, manage, and direct the Building Department. This role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with building codes, and providing leadership to department personnel.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversees inspection and approval of all construction projects within the City
Interprets, evaluates, and develops building codes and standards, including Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) for residential sites
Provides guidance to plan review and inspection staff in resolving complex code issues
Renders final building code interpretations
Conducts code research and field reviews when necessary
Evaluates and approves or disapproves requests for alternative methods, materials, equipment, or modifications to adopted building codes
Approves occupancy for all new and existing buildings or structures within City limits
Investigates and determines whether adequate fire and life safety measures have been implemented to allow temporary or permanent building occupancy
Oversees inspection, enforcement, and compliance of the City’s Erosion and Sediment Control program for residential building sites
Tracks violations, re-inspections, and issuance of stop-work orders
Ensures site inspection schedules are followed and completed
Oversees licensing of all construction trades within the City
Initiates and maintains ordinances relating to construction codes and licensing for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas, energy, accessibility, house moving, manufactured home installation, and abatement of dangerous buildings
Reviews state and federal statutes and coordinates with regulatory agencies to ensure City compliance
Reviews newly published building code editions, drafts proposed ordinance language, and recommends adoption or modification to the Mayor and City Council
Drafts and proposes ordinance language to address deficiencies or oversights in adopted codes
Supervises, schedules, trains, disciplines, and evaluates employees
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED; and a Bachelor's Degree is preferred in architecture, engineering or related field
Five (5) years' experience in commercial construction and residential trade
ICC Certification in Commercial and Residential Building Inspections, Commercial and Residential Plans Examination, Mechanical Inspection and Energy Code Inspection
Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Certification
Two (2) years' experience in managing and supervising staff
Valid Idaho driver's license
Advanced knowledge of state and federal regulations governing construction activities
Extensive expertise in the interpretation and application of adopted building and related specialty codes
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to foresee, manage, and resolve conflict at a high level
Ability to work cooperatively with City leadership, employees, contractors, regulatory agencies, trade organizations, and the general public
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
PERSI Retirement
PERSI Choice 401(k)
457 Retirement Planning
HRA VEBA Contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Medical
Dependent Care
Vacation Time
Sick Time
11 Paid Holidays
Education Assistance
Employee Wellness Program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
Company
City of Pocatello
Founded in 1889, Pocatello is known as the “Gateway to the Northwest.” As pioneers, gold miners and settlers traveled the Oregon Trail, they passed through the Portneuf Gap south of town.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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