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Building Official

SAFEbuilt
Savannah, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

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  • Responsible for meeting all state and locally mandated code compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Apply knowledge of building codes, policies, and procedures to the day-to-day functions of the building department.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with our clients in this area and is responsible for ensuring that we deliver the highest level of customer service
  • Responsible for attending department and community meetings as required by the client.
  • Perform some plan reviews both commercial and residential in all trades.
  • Perform inspection support as needed.
  • Supervise building department staff.
  • Be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of local building code regulations, policies and procedures
  • Have solid computer skills and experience using MS Office programs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exercise initiative and display independent judgment
  • Be self-directed and self-motivated
  • ICC Building Official certification required
  • ICC Inspector certifications in multiple trades
  • Client and team management experience in a building department setting
  • Inspection and Plan review experience for commercial and residential structures

Mobility & Movement

  • Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections.
  • Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas.
  • Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment).

Vision & Hearing

  • Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details.
  • Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
  • Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments.

Manual Dexterity

  • Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting.

Work Environment

  • Work performed in both office and field settings.
  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain).
  • Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.

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