CareerPlan

Chief Building Official - Jefferson County (Development Services)

Merit System, USFull-time$93k2026-10-11 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Manage the Building Division, overseeing permit coordination, plan reviews, and inspections related to land development while enforcing state and county building codes.

Role type

Senior government building official (fire code)

Builds

Certificates of Occupancy and compliant construction projects

Domain

Public sector / Building safety and code enforcement

Required skills

Certified Building Official certification, code interpretation, plan review, inspection enforcement, staff supervision, record maintenance, court evidence preparation

Preferred skills

Fire code expertise, residential and commercial inspection experience

Technologies

Code books, digital camera, office equipment

Responsibilities

Interpret and enforce building and fire codes; review construction plans for compliance; conduct and monitor field inspections; sign Certificates of Occupancy; supervise subordinate staff; maintain official records and prepare evidence for court cases.

Seniority

Senior, management level