Building Official at The City of Spring Hill Kansas – Spring Hill, Kansas

Section I: Brief Summary of the Job.
Under the supervision of the Community Development Director, the Building Official is an exempt position under FLSA. This employee is responsible for the overall guidance, direction and management of the City's building code function which includes overseeing and enforcing city codes by inspecting buildings, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems of construction projects and existing structures within the City of Spring Hill. In addition, this employee coordinates and oversees the activities and operations related to plan review, issuance of building permits, building construction inspection services and coordination of assigned activities. This position should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective organizational, public relations, customer service and communication skills.

Section II: Essential Duties of the Job.

Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Section III: Education, Formal Training and/or Certifications.
Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or a related field required. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Master's degree in construction or related field preferred. Valid driver's license required.

Section IV: Experience.
Five years of similar or related experience required. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Section V: Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
A thorough knowledge of building inspections, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems, federal, state and local building regulations and codes is required. This employee must be able to operate computers, department vehicles, electrical testing equipment, copiers, and other office equipment. The ability to interpret building codes and regulations, to prepare reports, to understand and anticipate problems, and to understand written instructions, reports, proposals, specifications, blueprints, schematics, and code books is required. The ability to handle stress effectively, organize, set priorities and exercise independent judgement. Must be able to facilitate group processes, implement effective problem-solving solutions and build consensus. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and effective public relations, customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Problem Solving: Problem solving is a factor in this position. This employee encounters problems with nonconformance to building codes, zoning violations, and citizen complaints.
Decision Making: Decision-making is a factor in this position. This employee makes decisions about inspecting property, resolving complaints and code violations, and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

Supervision: This employee works under the direction of the Community Development Director and has supervisory responsibilities over Building Inspectors.

Financial Accountability: This employee is responsible for the care and safe operation of department equipment, does have limited authority to purchase necessary department supplies, and participates in the annual budget process.

Personal Relations: Daily contact with the general public, co-workers, supervisory personnel, and City Administrator. Occasional contact with the governing body is expected.

Section VI: Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.