Chief Building Official
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City of Hastings1228 North Denver AvenueHastings, NE 68901 (402) ###-####DEPARTMENTDevelopment ServicesSUMMARYUnder the general direction of the Development Services Director, supervises all aspects of the Building division including both residential and commercial building plan reviews, inspections, and building permit application services. The Chief Building Official works with a high level of discretion, technical independence, and minimal guidance while making decisions to assure public health, welfare, and safety. Performs and supervises skilled inspections of building construction and repair work to assure compliance with building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and zoning ordinances and codes.Essential Functions of the JobProvides technical building code advice to supervisor, administrator & political body; makes presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.Participates in Development Review Team meetings in the review of new development and redevelopment proposals, annexation agreements, rezoning, conditional use, and design review petitions.Monitors changes in codes and legislation, new building materials, and construction methods. Provides updated interpretations of codes and regulations to the Development Services Director, City staff, and City Council. Drafts revisions and recommends updates or changes to codes, ordinances, and local regulations for the Development Services Director's review.Prepares and presents code changes relevant to the building division to related Building panels, Planning Commission & City Council.QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferably in engineering, architecture, or the physical sciences; plus, four years of experience with inspecting and reviewing commercial civil engineered permits.Special RequirementsCertification as a Building Inspector by the International Code Council.Certification as a Building Official by ICC within one year of employment.Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Nebraska driver's license.HOURSThis is a full-time, FLSA exempt (salaried) position.RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTNoneAPPLICATION PROCESSInterested individuals may apply online (link available at the top of this page).Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm CST, December 19, 2024EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify ParticipantThis position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.#J-18808-Ljbffr