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Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Join Our Team as a Certified Building Official in the Vibrant City of Olathe!
Are you a seasoned Certified Building Official looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Look no further! The City of Olathe is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and integrity of our community's built environment.
About Us: Nestled in the heart of Kansas, the City of Olathe is a thriving community known for its excellent quality of life, strong sense of community, and commitment to innovation. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, Olathe offers a dynamic and diverse environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day.
Position Overview: As a Certified Building Official for the City of Olathe, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to uphold the highest standards of building safety and code compliance. From reviewing building plans to conducting inspections, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that all construction projects meet regulatory requirements and contribute to the overall well-being of our community.
Hiring Range: $101,088 - $128,971 annually
Benefits:
- Health (including telehealth options)
- As part of the City's preventative health program, employees covered by the City's health plan can earn an $300 discount off the cost of employee insurance premiums and earn rewards for participating in annual health screenings.
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement (Kansas Public Retirement System, Kansas Police & Fireman's Retirement System, and Deferred compensation 457 retirement plans)
- Vacation and Leave
- Educational Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year for tuition and books)
- Paid Parental Leave
The City’s great benefits also include access to an onsite clinic operated by Marathon Health that provides care for both physical and mental wellbeing needs for eligible employees. Employees can use this benefit without any fees and without having to take time off.
Learn more about the City's extensive benefits offerings in the benefits guide .
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Chief Building Official leads, formulates, directs, and manages the activities of the Building Services Division for the City of Olathe. Oversees and ensures the enforcement of municipal ordinances, codes, and standards for construction of residential and commercial buildings. Responsible for the management of building construction and permitting activities through permit issuance, plan review, inspection, and investigation of construction code and safety issues. Supervises subordinate team leaders directing the activities of inspectors, permit technicians, and plan examiners.
Key Responsibilities
- Administers, interprets, communicates, and enforces municipal ordinances and adopted codes and standards pertaining to the construction of the built environment in the City of Olathe; has final staff code interpretation authority on building code regulations and works closely in conjunction with the Fire Department for final interpretations of fire code and fire prevention regulations.
- Provides exceptional customer service and communication to work effectively with the public, professional associations (i.e. HBA), contractors, media, and other staff members in this multi-discipline department.
- Serves as principal advisor to the Director and other city officials on building development matters for the City.
- Develops policies for operations, building code compliance review and enforcement; develops long-range strategic planning and works with appropriate staff on implementation plans.
- Meets with architects, professional engineers, contractors, etc. concerning technical code issues, project reviews and in responding to specific project needs.
- Proposes revisions to City building ordinances and codes.
- Provides and monitors staff development to insure appropriate succession planning within the division.
- Participates in emergency management operations and damage assessment operations related to disaster response and recovery as directed.
Qualifications
Experience: At least five years of professional work experience related to building design and construction, code review or enforcement is required along with at least two years of supervisory and management level experience.
Education: A bachelor's degree in architecture, civil or architectural engineering, construction science, construction management, or a related area is required. Equivalent relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license and acceptable driving record. ICC Certified Building Official Certification is required within 12 months of hire.
Language: Proficiency with verbal and written English language is required.
Environmental or physical demands: This job requires mostly office oriented work, but does require occasional work outdoors with exposure to typical construction hazards such as various weather elements, dust, and uneven walking surfaces.
