City of Boca Raton · 23 hours ago
Assistant Building Official
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe City of Boca Raton is seeking an Assistant Building Official to perform advanced administrative, supervisory, and technical duties related to the enforcement of building codes. This role involves assisting the Chief Building Official in managing the division, conducting plan reviews, field inspections, and ensuring compliance with state and city codes.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Chief Building Official in the daily management of the division and serves as the Building Official in their absence
Plans, coordinates, and supervises the building plan review and inspection processes under the supervision and direction of the Chief Building Official
Enforces the laws, ordinances, and codes relating to the construction and alteration of buildings as delegated by the Chief Building Official
Reviews and evaluates building plans for compliance with all applicable codes, including for the most complex multi-story development
Processes Certificates of Completion and notices of violation related to construction
Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of subordinates' activities
Communicates with and responds to inquiries from members of the public and staff regarding all aspects of applicable code requirements, review and inspection processes, and application comments in a timely and professional manner
Investigates complaints regarding all aspects of the building permit process, including plan review and inspection activities, and makes appropriate recommendations to the Chief Building Official as required
Prepares evidence and testify in code violation cases
Assists the Chief Building Official in maintaining professional relationship and communicating with Federal, State, and local officials to promote uniform interpretation and enforcement of laws and regulations
Assists the Chief Building Official in recommending amendments and additions to City Codes related to Building Codes and Inspections
Participates at the Emergency Operations Center during emergency situations and assists the Chief Building Official in implementing preparedness and recovery plans
Utilizes related business systems, including software related to inspections, plan review, and communication. Demonstrates ability to learn evolving technologies
Communicates with and responds to inquiries from the general public and staff regarding all aspects of applicable code requirements, review and inspection processes, and application comments in a timely and professional manner
Acts as a staff representative on building division matters before the special magistrate, City Council, Community Appearance Board, Planning and Zoning Board, the Palm Beach County Community Rating System Committee, and other boards, including the preparation of written reports and oral presentations, as necessary
Applies regulations and codes in an appropriate and consistent manner
Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters
Presents cases to Builder's Board of Adjustment and Appeals
Coordinates plan review activities with the Permitting/Licensing section
Supervises and evaluates subordinate employees in a professional manner
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus seven (7) years of experience in building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing inspection and plan review work, including: A minimum of three (3) years of professional field experience as a plumbing, electrical, building, or mechanical inspector, inspecting for a government agency or government consultant with building code enforcement responsibility
A minimum of two (2) years of professional plan review experience in one or more of the trade areas for a government agency with building code enforcement responsibility
A minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising building inspectors or plans reviewers for a government agency or government consultant with building code enforcement responsibility
Possession of a valid Standard Certificate as Building Code Administrator from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468
Possession of a valid State of Florida Class 'E' driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period
Ability to occasionally work outside of traditional business hours
Preferred
State certification in one (1) discipline such as General, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical or Building Contractor with documented field supervisory experience or registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer with documented project management experience preferred
Certified Floodplain Manager, Association of State Floodplain Manager or equivalent certification
One (1) or more Fire Safety Inspector certifications, Florida State Fire College
Three (3) or more years of experience supervising building inspectors or plans reviewers for a government agency or government consultant with building code enforcement responsibility
Benefits
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Years of Service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1, each year - Paid during the month of December.
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below: • An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period. • An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
Company
City of Boca Raton
Boca Raton is the southernmost city in Palm Beach County and home to people of America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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