Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, administers and supervises the operations of the Division of Building Services. The Building Services Supervisor ensures compliance with the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Mechanical Code, Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two, and Three Family Dwellings, Ohio Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and Ohio Fire Code; International Energy Compliance Code, and Natural Fuel Gas Code; and certain aspects of the City’s Codified Ordinances, including in the capacity as the City’s Floodplain Administrator. The Building Services Supervisor is the Chief Building Official. Performs other job-related duties as required by the Director.
The Building Services Supervisor must possess current State of Ohio Certification as Building Official, Building Inspector, and Residential Building Official from the Ohio Board of Building Standards. In the alternative, State of Ohio interim certifications as a Building Official, Building Inspector, and Residential Building Official are acceptable substitutions for the corresponding
permanent certifications on the condition that permanent certifications are obtained before the interim certifications expire. Additional certification Plans Examiner and/or Residential Plumbing Inspector is desired. The Building Services Supervisor must be in possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license; must have a good driving record at the time of hire and be able to
maintain such good record as outlined in the City of Kent’s Motor Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Building Services Supervisor must possess a working knowledge of building design and construction methods and practices applicable to ensuring compliance with the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Mechanical Code, Residential Code of Ohio for One, Two, and Three Family Dwellings, Ohio Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and Ohio Fire Code; International Energy Compliance Code, and Natural Fuel Gas Code; and develop a working knowledge ofthe City’s Codified Ordinances applicable to the Building Services Division, including but not limited to floodplain regulations.
The Building Services Supervisor must be skilled in technical, narrative, and statistical report writing, in reading and analyzing building plans, site plans, and subdivision improvement plans to determine code compliance and proper construction techniques; and must be proficient in computer software and applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based
applications and programs.
The Building Services Supervisor must possess effective communication skills to include the ability to consult with and give technical assistance to general public, architects, engineers, and contractors on building code interpretations; to testify at public Board of Building Appeals hearings in a technically competent manner; to work effectively and courteously with the public
in order to promote acceptance and satisfaction while ensuring uniform enforcement of codes and ordinances; to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers and City officials.
The Building Services Supervisor must possess management and supervisory skills to include the ability to provide instruction for Division of Building Services employees, inspectors and consultants; to make public presentations, facilitate meetings, and organize people; to assist field inspectors in complex building projects; to perform routine office paperwork and to keep
appropriate records; to exercise considerable independent judgment when resolving conflicts and implementing divisional policy objectives; to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with frequent work interruptions.
NECESSARY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Five (5) years experience as a Building Official and/or Plans Examiner in municipal or private sector setting. Site plan review experience is also desirable. Must be a certified Residential Building Official and Building Official as specified in the Ohio Administrative Code section 4101:7-3-01.
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