Chief Building Official
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Nature of WorkThe fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform supervision and management work in the administration of codes and ordinances related to building, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, housing, and environment within the City of Montgomery. The Chief Building Official serves as the technical expert and assures adherence to zoning requirements as well as applicable standards of construction, maintenance, safety, and environment. The major work responsibilities include: overseeing and coordinating the work of all Inspection Department divisions; overseeing the interpretation and creation of codes and ordinance; meeting and corresponding with various individuals regarding proposed construction; supervising the preparation of legal action complaints; coordinating the preparation of the department's annual budget; and supervising two or more full-time employees. The Chief Building Official exercises considerable independent judgement in decisions involving inspection and enforcement activities, technical matters, and the overall operation of the Inspections Department. Supervision is exercised over subordinate inspection and office personnel. The Chief Building Official reports to the Planning, Permitting and Inspections Director.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or closely related field and five (5) years of experience as architect, contractor, engineer, inspector, or construction superintendent to include three (3) years of supervisory experience. NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. Special RequirementsMust have or obtain within six (6) months of employment, a certification as a Building Official or a license as an architect or engineer through a recognized certification or licensing program. Must have and maintain a valid Driver's license and an insurable driving record. Kind of ExaminationApplications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the Montgomery Inspections Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based on the education and experience on their online applications. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the appropriate number of eligible applicants for immediate referral, a selection procedure will be administered. If the number of qualified applicants is equal to or less than the appropriate number for referral, qualified candidates will be certified as equally qualified. Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.Additional InformationBENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program. DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use). BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.) EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) ###-####. I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UPDATE OF CONTACT INFORMATION: It is your responsibility to update your contact information (address, phone, email) so that we can contact you about jobs. Please visit the Update Contact Information page to log in and update to your contact information at any time.