City of Dallas, Oregon
Building Official
City of Dallas, Oregon, Dallas, Oregon, United States, 97338
The Building Official is the supervisor of the Building Division within the Economic and Community Development Department. The Building Official administers the City’s Building Division program, supervises division personnel involved in building inspection and code enforcement, and makes final interpretations of the Oregon Specialty Codes, other applicable state codes, and City ordinances related to building division activities. The Building Official also coordinates building permit and plan review processes within and between city departments and is the certified designee for the city as it relates to State of Oregon requirements for building program assumption.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in building and code inspection to ensure that the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire and other related codes and standards as adopted by the State of Oregon are met for new and existing construction. Plans, organizes and directs all activities within the Building division, which includes management of the Building Inspection Program and construction related plan review.Supervises and administers Planning programs and services pursuant to adopted plans, regulations and budgets.Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluates proposals' development impacts as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and makes recommendations.Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals to ensure compliance with applicable City, State or Federal laws. Oversees approval of sign permits, preliminary subdivision plats, boundary line adjustments, and minor land development proposals within scope of authority and responsibility.Resolves customer service issues, which are sometimes complex and sensitive, either personally, by telephone or in writing.Oversees the permitting functions of the department, including application, fee assessment and collection, application and plan review.Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of department activities and of records relating to licenses, permits, maps, blueprints, overlays, and sketches pertinent to urban planning and development programs and projects.Provides staff support to various boards and commissions, as needed and assigned.Reviews and maintains the Building Division’s Operating Plan with related policies and procedures.Enforces building related state adopted codes, including Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code, Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code, Oregon Fire Code, and Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code as they relate to new and existing construction. Assists in the enforcement of local codes such as nuisance, clearing, grading, filling, and zoning and issues correction notices and stop work orders when appropriate.At the direction of the Economic and Community Development Director, implements Council, organizational, and departmental goals and objectives.Acts as the primary plans examiner for all major projects. Performs on site inspections for all stages of construction as needed. Serves as point of contact between City departments on major projects.Maintains records of inspection activity and completes related reports. Issues permits and certificates of occupancy as appropriate.Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.Recommends annual and long range division budget projections to the Economic and Community Development Director, manages expenses, and monitors revenues.Ensures the division has all appropriate certifications among staff.Supervises staff and may perform personnel duties such as selection, discipline, and performance evaluations.Provides technical interpretations and judgements on construction and development issues.May work with contractors to obtain services in building or maintaining City property.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent ANDGraduation from an accredited College with an Associates Degree in Building Inspection Technology or four (4) years of experience in general construction and related fields, ORAny equivalent combination of education and experience that insures the ability to perform the work.Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid state driver license, or have the ability to obtain one by the start of employment, with an acceptable driving record.Must possess the following State of Oregon certifications:
State of Oregon or International Code Council (ICC) Building Official;State of Oregon or ICC Commercial Plans Examiner; ANDState of Oregon or ICC Fire Plans Examiner.
Must possess six or more of the following State of Oregon certifications:
State of Oregon A level Structural Inspector;State of Oregon A level Mechanical Inspector;State of Oregon ATC 20 Inspector;State of Oregon One and Two Family Structural Inspector;State of Oregon One and Two Family Mechanical Inspector;State of Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector;State of Oregon Residential Plans Examiner;State of Oregon Manufactured Structures Inspector;State of Oregon Pre-Fab Inspector.
Must have the ability to regularly attend evening meetings and occasional weekend meetings as needed.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of routine and complex technical work in building and code inspection to ensure that the Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire and other related codes and standards as adopted by the State of Oregon are met for new and existing construction. Plans, organizes and directs all activities within the Building division, which includes management of the Building Inspection Program and construction related plan review.Supervises and administers Planning programs and services pursuant to adopted plans, regulations and budgets.Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluates proposals' development impacts as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and makes recommendations.Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals to ensure compliance with applicable City, State or Federal laws. Oversees approval of sign permits, preliminary subdivision plats, boundary line adjustments, and minor land development proposals within scope of authority and responsibility.Resolves customer service issues, which are sometimes complex and sensitive, either personally, by telephone or in writing.Oversees the permitting functions of the department, including application, fee assessment and collection, application and plan review.Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of department activities and of records relating to licenses, permits, maps, blueprints, overlays, and sketches pertinent to urban planning and development programs and projects.Provides staff support to various boards and commissions, as needed and assigned.Reviews and maintains the Building Division’s Operating Plan with related policies and procedures.Enforces building related state adopted codes, including Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Oregon Residential Specialty Code, Oregon Manufactured Dwelling Installation Specialty Code, Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code, Oregon Fire Code, and Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code as they relate to new and existing construction. Assists in the enforcement of local codes such as nuisance, clearing, grading, filling, and zoning and issues correction notices and stop work orders when appropriate.At the direction of the Economic and Community Development Director, implements Council, organizational, and departmental goals and objectives.Acts as the primary plans examiner for all major projects. Performs on site inspections for all stages of construction as needed. Serves as point of contact between City departments on major projects.Maintains records of inspection activity and completes related reports. Issues permits and certificates of occupancy as appropriate.Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential buildings, building construction and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive building issues.Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.Recommends annual and long range division budget projections to the Economic and Community Development Director, manages expenses, and monitors revenues.Ensures the division has all appropriate certifications among staff.Supervises staff and may perform personnel duties such as selection, discipline, and performance evaluations.Provides technical interpretations and judgements on construction and development issues.May work with contractors to obtain services in building or maintaining City property.Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent ANDGraduation from an accredited College with an Associates Degree in Building Inspection Technology or four (4) years of experience in general construction and related fields, ORAny equivalent combination of education and experience that insures the ability to perform the work.Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.CERTIFICATIONS
Must possess a valid state driver license, or have the ability to obtain one by the start of employment, with an acceptable driving record.Must possess the following State of Oregon certifications:
State of Oregon or International Code Council (ICC) Building Official;State of Oregon or ICC Commercial Plans Examiner; ANDState of Oregon or ICC Fire Plans Examiner.
Must possess six or more of the following State of Oregon certifications:
State of Oregon A level Structural Inspector;State of Oregon A level Mechanical Inspector;State of Oregon ATC 20 Inspector;State of Oregon One and Two Family Structural Inspector;State of Oregon One and Two Family Mechanical Inspector;State of Oregon Residential Plumbing Inspector;State of Oregon Residential Plans Examiner;State of Oregon Manufactured Structures Inspector;State of Oregon Pre-Fab Inspector.
Must have the ability to regularly attend evening meetings and occasional weekend meetings as needed.
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