Description

The City of Port Townsend is recruiting for a Building Official. This is a mid-level supervisory position responsible for the day-to-day operations related to the administration and enforcement of the City's building and construction codes. Responsibilities include assisting and supervising the work of professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in building permits administration, building inspection, and other related activities. This position is responsible for managing, coordinating and supervising the Building Division permit, plan review and inspection activities. The Building Official acts as the lead in providing interpretations on the application of code provisions related to alternate materials, design and methods. The Building Official is responsible to ensure that any special inspections and testing provisions are properly documented and followed. A customer service focus is necessary.

For full job description and to apply, please visit: https://cityofpt.applicantpool.com/jobs/1307456

Benefits include: 

• WA State PERS retirement and optional 457 Deferred Comp
• Medical, dental, vision, exible spending account
• Life, AD&D, long-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• Sick leave (earns 1 day per month)
• Vacation (graduated accrual schedule starts at 8 hours per month)
• 12 paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave, if applicable
• Up to four weeks jury duty pay during service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED, and three (3) years of experience in construction code administration and enforcement or closely related field, or any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• One year of lead or supervisory experience with knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, coaching, assigning work, evaluating work and administering progressive discipline.
• Possess and maintain the International Code Council (ICC) Building Official and Plans Examiner Certifications. Alternatively, the Building Official certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire if the candidate possesses Plans Examiner certification.
• Possess a Washington Driver's License and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college with major course work in structural engineering or related field.
• Possess and maintain Plumbing and Mechanical Certifications.