Building Official - Western Washington State

Building Official

• Western Washington State Our team is filled with innovators, over achievers, and difference makers—hard working professionals who care about their work, their communities, and the lives of people around them. The positive, charismatic nature of the people behind SAFEbuilt fuels our commitment to keeping our communities strong and safely built. Join us and discover unbounded opportunities for a meaningful and rewarding career. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Building Official to join our team of professionals. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of work assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected team of professionals with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged. Building Official RESPONSIBILITIES: The Building Offical is responsible for managing states financial oversight and planning in coordination and collaboration with the Director of Operations, responsible for customer service/satisfaction, employee training, internal and external growth, maximization of asset utilization, and achieving overall company goals in a given market of the region. Specific management duties include: Performs professional and administrative duties; plans, organizes and directs the professional, technical, skilled and semi-skilled staff in the implementation of projects and the administration of community development activities. Ensure that regionally assigned locations meets or exceeds its goals as it pertains to regulatory compliance, budget, account retention, safety and continuous improvement. Responsible for taking strategic goals and implementing them to measurable outcomes Develops regional work plans and executes/implements plans. Development of operational metrics and communication for reporting against those metrics. Works directly with HR and Director of Operations to oversee the recruiting, hiring, and training needs. Provides daily leadership to employees within the regional departments and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and resource/staffing allocation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues. Travels to meet with prospective clients, customers, local service centers and attend company meetings, as required. Ensure that SAFEbuilt is well promoted and properly represented through marketing and community relations within the region. Completes regional operations audits maintaining awareness of current state of affairs Conducts regional operations needs assessments, appraises performance and discusses solutions with the Director of Operations. Designs and implements quality control systems to support the goals of the operation. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking emerging trends in industry and operations management; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies, etc. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Ability to manage responsibilities and priorities in a fast paced, growth oriented and time-critical environment, across a given market. Ability to respond, interact, and collaborate with all levels of the organization. Excellent presentation, organizational, analytical, interpersonal and written/oral communication skills. Proficiency in basic computer systems and applications required. Ability to demonstrate independent initiative, make sound decisions using effective problem-solving techniques. Effective ability to develop interpersonal relationships. Ability to develop and present comprehensive reports. Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) in a professional manner. Ability to travel as part of job duties and functions.

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCE: Associate’s degree preferred, but not required Six years progressive experience in management Background in Community Development or Building/Construction fields preferred Familiarity with state laws, regulations, and requirements related to building, plumbing, mechanical, fire, and energy codes as adopted and regulated within WA State Familiarity with basic concepts and understanding of state laws, regulations, and requirements related to planning within WA State Familiarity with basic concepts and understanding of state laws, regulations, and requirements related to civil projects and public works projects ICC Certified Building Official Certification required ICC Combination Commercial Certification desired and preferred ICC Combination Residential Certification preferred Valid WA driver’s license or able to obtain at time of hire COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and strong benefit package including company vehicle.

SALARY: $100,000 - $122,000 More About SAFEbuilt: One of the fastest growing providers of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services.

Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/ With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1000 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience.

Benefits

include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more. SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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