Chief Building Official – Development Services

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Manage the Building Division .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $92,955 - $144,206 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing building divisions, overseeing permit coordination, and enforcing building codes. Proficient in conducting inspections, maintaining records, and supervising staff while ensuring compliance with state and county regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Building Official CertificationBuilding Inspections ExperiencePermit CoordinationPlan ReviewCode Enforcement

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Hard Skills

Building Code InterpretationInspection Record MaintenanceReport WritingCourt Case PreparationFee Calculation

Soft Skills

Staff SupervisionPublic CommunicationFeedback ProvisionTraining

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's LicenseCertified Building Official Certification

Industry Keywords

Land DevelopmentCertificates of OccupancyFire Code OfficialOrdinance EnforcementModerate Physical Exertion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the Building Division
Oversee permit coordination, plan reviews, and inspections related to land development
Interpret, revise, enforce, and administer state and county-adopted building codes
Maintain official records and prepare evidence for court cases
Serve as the County’s Building Official and Fire Code Official
Act as the primary signatory for Certificates of Occupancy issued by Jefferson County
Conduct and monitor inspections and enforce codes and ordinances
Oversee and participate in plan reviews
Maintain inspection records, calculate fees, and prepare for court cases
Perform administrative duties, write reports, maintain records, and respond to public concerns
Research and review codes, ordinances, notices, permitting, and new materials
Supervise staff by assigning work, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver's license
Certified Building Official certification from the International Code Council
Experience conducting building inspections for residential and commercial buildings
Moderate physical exertion, including occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave