ADMINISTRATOR, BUILDING OFFICIAL – Cleveland OH (Open until Filled)
Department: Administrator, Building Official
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Reports To: Fiscal Officer
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Classified or Unclassified: Unclassified
FLSA: Exempt
Summary
This position serves as the County’s chief building official. The position is responsible to direct
and manage the division and its personnel, to approve the issuance of all building permits in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to provide expert consultation and
guidance related to building code interpretation and enforcement. This position also represents
the County to municipalities and provides expert advice and guidance to County officials,
contractors, and the public.
Essential Job Functions
- Serve as Chief Building Official; oversee and direct all activities of the Fiscal Office Building
Division. Manage all personnel of the department; plan, direct, and assign work to subordinate
staff; select, train, motivate, discipline, and evaluate staff; arrange and/or conduct staff training
and development activities. - Direct and manage the full cycle permitting and contractor registration processes. Apply and
collect appropriate fees. Periodically review fees and make recommendations for revisions when
appropriate. - Provide expert consultation and guidance on code interpretation and enforcement. Interpret
and enforce building codes and related laws and regulations. Issue correction notices and
evaluate building plans for compliance with codes and safety regulations, including design,
materials, and construction methods. Ensure construction plans comply with relevant building
codes and safety standards. - Develop and recommend changes to building code provisions, particularly those related to
green building practices or new technologies. - Advise County officials on building-related matters, participate in County meetings, and address public inquiries and complaints. Provide information to the public and contractors onbuilding codes and interpretations of such codes, general construction problems, and otherbuilding code related issues; receives and responds to complaints or inquiries from citizens,attorneys, and/or government officials.
Minimum Requirements
Five (5) years of experience in building inspection and code enforcement in a jurisdiction that
enforces a model code; and must possess certification as a certified building official, Level 5, with
at least one (1) Level-3 specialty (building, electrical, energy, fire protection, mechanical, and/or
plumbing); or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Application Process
This is an unclassified position. Human Resources will check your application to make sure you
meet the minimum qualifications. HR helps the hiring department decide who to follow up with
for interviews and then a job offer.
Most of our communication with candidates is through email. Regularly check the email address
you gave us in your job profile. Watch your Spam folder, just in case.
If we offer you a job, you must pass a drug screen and background check before the offer
becomes final. Prior criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify you from employment;
the County looks at criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis using the guidelines in Chapter
306 of the County Code.
Conviction of some misdemeanors and felonies may preclude applicants from serving in some positions.
Aside from circumstances set forth is Section 306.02(A)(1) of the Cuyahoga County Code, all job openings
will require a background check at the time of conditional offers of employment, and conditional offers of
employment become permanent only upon successful completion of the background check process
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Cuyahoga County is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes
building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation and offers
opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. A diverse workforce helps the
County realize its full potential. The County benefits from the creativity and innovation that
results when people with different experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds work
together.
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regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age,
marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity/expression, military/veteran
status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. If you are a person with a disability and unable
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accommodation by calling (216) 443-7248 or via email to ADA@CuyahogaCounty.us
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