Deputy Building Official

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general direction of the Chief Building Official, supervises and coordinates building code inspection activities and operations within the Planning and Development Department; assists  with administrative and management duties related to floodplain development; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; assumes responsibilities of the Chief Building Official in the absence of same; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Chief Building Official. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address various departmental needs and changing business practices.

1. Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for commercial, residential, and industrial inspections.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures. 
3. Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate supervisory staff; implement improvements. 
4. Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for all building inspection services and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. 
5. Review construction plans, drawings, and specifications to ascertain compliance with building codes. 
6. Oversee field inspections of complicated or highly technical situations. 
7. Ensure consistent and appropriate interpretation of the building codes and County ordinances. 
8. Meet with architects, engineers, contractors, and property owners regarding construction requirements and code compliance. 
9. Review, analyze, and evaluate management systems and procedures; develop program procedures and procedural manuals. 
10. Select, train, motivate and evaluate inspection personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures as appropriate and necessary. 
11. Participate in the development and administration of assigned program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary. 
12. Provide staff assistance to the Building Official; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. 
13. Coordinate Department activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. 
14. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of building and zoning code enforcement.
15. Perform residential, commercial, and industrial building code inspection duties as workload volume and staffing levels require. 
16. Perform related duties as required.
17. Maintain all certifications and licenses as required by State law. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: 

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, public administration or a related field 
• Five years of responsible building inspection experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience. 
• Must possess a valid South Carolina or Georgia driver’s license. 
• Must be certified as a Building Official by the International Code Council, or have the ability to obtain certification within the provisional time limits specified by state law.
• Must be eligible to be licensed as a Building Official or Provisional Building Official by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
• Must possess or obtain specified, varying certifications issued by the International Code Council and the State of South Carolina.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Office, construction site and field setting; potential for limited exposure to noise, dust, electrical energy, unsanitary conditions, and adverse weather.
• Physical: Sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting and operate office equipment; perform light to moderate lifting and carrying; sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of time; walk, climb, and crawl over potentially uneven, unstable and/or hazardous terrain; operate motorized vehicles. 
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. 
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be acquired within a short period in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. 
Knowledge of: 

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a governmental building code enforcement program. 
• All building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical, energy, and fire codes as adopted by the State of South Carolina and Aiken County. 
• The principles and practices of construction plan review and approval. 
• Methods and techniques of building inspection. 
• Automated permit tracking and workflow systems. 
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. 
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. 

Ability to: 

• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of Department staff. 
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff. 
• Read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings, plans and specifications. 
• Interpret and explain County building inspection policies and procedures. 
• Prepare clear and concise reports. 
• Provide technical review of draft legislation affecting the county’s building inspection program. 
• Resolve building plan review and inspection-related problems with staff and the public. 
• Understand and implement concepts of automated permit tracking and workflow systems. 
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn the functionality of new equipment and systems.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.