Assistant Building Commissioner
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Job Location:
Needham, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 83515 - 105485
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
The Town of Needham seeks applicants for the full-time salary position ofAssistant Building Commissioner. The Assistant Building Commissioner provides administrative supervisory and technical work connected with the interpretation processing and enforcement of the Massachusetts Building Code and the Town of Needham Zoning and General By-Laws. Under the direction of the Building Commissioner they are an integral part of the managing of the Building Departments operation and administration.
This position is ideal for candidates certified as Local Inspectors who wish to grow their career in municipal government.
Schedule 37.5 hours/week: Monday Wednesday Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.CON #26072
Duties and Responsibilities
These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:
- Reviews plans and specifications for construction reconstruction alteration repair addition and demolition projects within the Town of Needham to ascertain that the proposed work complies with MA State Building Code Needham By-laws and regulations relating to building zoning energy signs architectural access.
- Performs field inspections to verify all work is being performed in accordance with the approved plans and all applicable codes regulations and laws.
- Issues all necessary notices or orders on safeguards during construction to correct illegal or unsafe conditions and to ensure compliance with all code requirements for the safety health and general welfare of the public.
- Interprets and enforces the Massachusetts State Building code and the applicable sections of Massachusetts General Law and the Town of Needham By-Laws.
- Assists the Building Commissioner in oversight and preparation of the departments annual operating and capital budgets customer service and the supervision of the administrative support positions for the department.
- Develops informational materials for office use and to assist homeowners property owners contractors and design professionals; updates departments web page.
Requirements
- Must be certified from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Safety as a Local Inspector at the time of hiring.
- Must attain Massachusetts State Certification as Building Commissioner within 12 months of appointment.
- Valid drivers license.
The following additional requirements may be substituted byany equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the job:
- Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in the supervision of building construction or design.
- Knowledge of building construction equivalent to two years of college.
- Knowledge of standard accepted requirements for building construction fire prevention light ventilation energy accessibility and safe egress.
- Skill in preparing and overseeing a departmental budget.
- Skill in interpreting and enforcing building codes and zoning laws.
Supplemental Information
To apply please submit your cover letter resume and application materials by clicking Apply.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on February 24 2026.
The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race age gender national origin disability religion or belief sexual orientation marriage/civil partnership pregnancy/maternity veteran status or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
The Town of Needham will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview please contact us at . For general employment inquiries please contact us at .
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Construction Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Management
- Geometry
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
- Commercial Cleaning
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