Building Official

The City of Effingham Public Works Department is seeking candidates to serve as Building Official. This position reports to the City Engineer. The position is full-time, with a starting wage ranging from $74,464 – $78,458 per year, based on qualifications. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined pension plan. A summary of the City’s benefits is located at Job Benefits. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Duties:
• Primarily responsible for residential, commercial, and industrial building inspections;
• Conducts construction plan reviews and maintains consistent communications with contractors and other construction professionals regarding their plans;
• Demonstrates and applies comprehensive knowledge of the International Building Code, especially pertaining to electrical, plumbing, structural, and other construction aspects of the Code;
• Enforces and maintains compliance with all building, residential, and property codes;
• Issues building, demolition, occupancy, and sign permits;
• Enforces all applicable federal, state, and local statutes/ordinances pertaining to building codes and zoning within the City of Effingham;
• Assists the City Engineer and City Planner to collaboratively support the mission of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals;
• Works closely with the Plumbing/Electrical Inspector, Fire Department, and other City departments on life/safety issues and the permitting process;
• Performs field inspections in response to community complaints and proactively conducts inspections pertaining to dangerous and unsafe properties and environments;
• Maintains accurate, comprehensive records and documents, and all permitting software;
• Maintains effective communications and interactions with residents and property owners;
• Promotes an environment of both formal enforcement actions and open communications with residential and commercial property owners, with the goal of achieving a high level of voluntary compliance;
• Other related duties, as required.
> The complete job description is available at: Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or university; or four (4) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a university; or ten (10) years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Certification as a Building Official or a related position;
• Knowledge of Word Office suite

For additional information, contact Jeremy Heuerman, Public Works Director, at 217-342-5300 ext. 5347, or email Jeremy Heuerman Email.

The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer