Job Opening
Post Date: 4/23/2024
Building Official
This is very responsible supervisory, administrative and fieldwork with responsibility for ensuring compliance with all Building and Zoning regulations and ordinances and flood plain management for Marshall County Government. Building Official will be deemed grade AP13 once all certifications are met (Certification in federal Flood Plain management regulations, Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Building Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Plumbing Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Mechanical Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector). Activities associated with the job include responding to complaints and other requests for assistance on issues pertaining to land use, building inspections, building permits, land conditions and zoning, assisting with answering phones and walk-in clients by providing information pertaining to zoning regulations, requests for variances, building permits, and procedures for appealing decisions made by the Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals. Additional activities include assisting with the maintenance of job-related information including maps and plats, meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission, submitting complaints of zoning violations, and discussing legal actions against property owners with the County Attorney. Job activities require a high school diploma, extensive knowledge of the Building and Zoning regulations as adopted by Marshall County government, a minimum of five years’ experience as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, thorough supervisory experience, thorough knowledge of building and construction practices and codes, strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills and sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform required fieldwork.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school, supplemented with additional course work in real estate, construction or a related field; a minimum of five years’ experience or equivalent as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction; thorough supervisory experience; certification as a building official through a recognized certification program; extensive experience in building and zoning regulations and practices; extensive experience dealing directly with the public; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; sufficient strength and stamina to perform fieldwork; thorough knowledge of the building and construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
Benefits
TO APPLY:
Post Date: 4/23/2024
Building Official
This is very responsible supervisory, administrative and fieldwork with responsibility for ensuring compliance with all Building and Zoning regulations and ordinances and flood plain management for Marshall County Government. Building Official will be deemed grade AP13 once all certifications are met (Certification in federal Flood Plain management regulations, Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Building Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Plumbing Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Mechanical Inspector, Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector). Activities associated with the job include responding to complaints and other requests for assistance on issues pertaining to land use, building inspections, building permits, land conditions and zoning, assisting with answering phones and walk-in clients by providing information pertaining to zoning regulations, requests for variances, building permits, and procedures for appealing decisions made by the Planning Commission and/or Board of Zoning Appeals. Additional activities include assisting with the maintenance of job-related information including maps and plats, meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission, submitting complaints of zoning violations, and discussing legal actions against property owners with the County Attorney. Job activities require a high school diploma, extensive knowledge of the Building and Zoning regulations as adopted by Marshall County government, a minimum of five years’ experience as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction, thorough supervisory experience, thorough knowledge of building and construction practices and codes, strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills and sufficient physical strength and stamina to perform required fieldwork.
Necessary Requirements of Work
Graduation from an accredited four year high school, supplemented with additional course work in real estate, construction or a related field; a minimum of five years’ experience or equivalent as an architect, inspector, contractor or superintendent of construction; thorough supervisory experience; certification as a building official through a recognized certification program; extensive experience in building and zoning regulations and practices; extensive experience dealing directly with the public; strong organizational, interpersonal and decision making skills; sufficient strength and stamina to perform fieldwork; thorough knowledge of the building and construction trades; or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
- Certification in federal Flood Plain management regulations.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Building Inspector.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Building Inspector.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Plumbing Inspector.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Plumbing Inspector.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Residential Mechanical Inspector.
- Certification by the International Code Council as a Commercial Mechanical Inspector
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Paid sick leave, vacation leave (after 6 months), bereavement leave, and birthday leave.
- Optional benefits available at reasonable rates.
- TCRS benefit retirement plan.
TO APPLY:
- Application and Job Description may be picked up from the Marshall County Human Resources Office, 3309 Courthouse Annex, 3rd floor, Lewisburg, TN 37091 or obtain from www.marshallcountytn.com
- A completed application and resume will be accepted by the Marshall County Human Resources Office until May 8th, 2024, at 4:00pm. No late applications will be accepted, no phone calls please.