Company Description
Licking County Building Code Enforcement
Job Description
Hours: Full Time, 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Salary: $87,360.
00 - $95,680.
00
Summary:
Performs commercial code plan reviews in a way that assures safe construction of buildings.
Ensures County is in compliance with all state and local laws pertaining to Building Codes.
Identifies areas of improvement and recommends changes to the Building Code Administrator.
Duties:
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
Performs commercial plan examinations.
Reviews building plans, specifications and checks calculations of buildings to ensure compliance with currently adopted codes; approves building permit applications prior to permit issuance; calculates building permit fees.
Responds to questions regarding adopted codes from property owners, developers, contractors, engineers and architects.
Researches code-related questions.
Investigates and resolves code-related issues.
Interprets and explains code during plan review process.
Performs field inspections to assist in the resolution of code related issues.
Prepares and maintains records of plans, plan reviews or inspections used in connection with all building permits.
Performs a variety of administrative functions to ensure efficient operation of department; formulates/recommends, implements and administers new and revised policies and procedures; prepares reports.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university; and four (4) to six (6) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept.
Qualifications):
Possess excellent: Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Resolution Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Ohio Building Code and related Codes.
Ability to operate engineering and analysis software.
Ability to detect hazards and violations.
Ability to enforce regulations with firm, tact and impartiality.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and compare them with construction in progress.
Ability to meet the state minimum requirements for required certifications.
Ability to be covered under the county fleet vehicle liability insurance policy.
Valid Ohio Driver’s License
Possess registration as an Ohio-licensed Architect or Engineer
Master Plans Examiner Certification*
*May be acquired after hire and obtained within one (1) year of employment.
Additional Information
Application Procedures: Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to the Licking County Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055.
Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department between 8:00 a.
m.
and 4:30 p.
m.
daily or printed from the web site at www.
lickingcounty.
gov.
Applications may also be submitted online or e-mailed or faxed to 740-670-5152.
Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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