Building Official
Job Location:
Savannah, GA - USA
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Job Summary
- Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
- Apply knowledge of building codes policies and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department.
- Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service
- Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.
- Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential in all trades.
- Perform inspection support as needed.
- Supervise building department staff.
- Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations policies and procedures
- Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exercise initiative and display independent judgment
- Be self-directed and self-motivated
- ICC Building Official certification required
- ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades
- Client and team management experience in a building department setting
- Inspection and Plan review experience for commercial and residential structures
Mobility & Movement:
Frequent walking standing climbing bending stooping crawling or kneeling to conduct inspections.
Ability to climb ladders scaffolding or unfinished stairways to access roofs attics crawl spaces and other elevated or confined areas.
Occasional lifting carrying or moving objects up to 2550 pounds (e.g. inspection tools plans or small equipment).
Vision & Hearing:
Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans technical documents and observe construction details.
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors workers and the public in noisy environments.
Manual Dexterity:
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools operate inspection equipment and use computers/tablets for reporting.
Work Environment:
Work performed in both office and field settings.
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat cold rain snow) and construction site environments (noise dust uneven terrain).
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.
About Company
SAFEbuilt is community development services firm offering building inspections, plan reviews, private provider & other professional services.
