Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
EXEMPT: Yes CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time REPORTS TO: Assistant Town Manager DEPARTMENT: Community and Economic Development SALARY RANGE: $116,121-$157,988/Annually HIRING RANGE: $116,121-$137,055/Annually DOQ
NATURE OF WORK The mission of every employee at the Town of Frederick is to “Foster an Exceptional and Inclusive Community that is Built on What Matters”. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the Town’s core values of Family, Respect, Empowerment, and Dedication. This is a highly responsible division manager position that directs the entire building function for the Town of Frederick and currently reports to the Assistant Town Manager. The incumbent will be an exemplary role model of leadership, with the ability to be data driven and strategic in their approach. The Chief Building Official is politically savvy enough to understand the strategic goals, objectives and sensitivities of the elected body while remaining apolitical as an employee. The Building Division is responsible for administering the Town’s overall building codes and other regulatory ordinances. Work involves administering the day-to-day activities of the Building Division which includes inspection of buildings and their appurtenances throughout the Town to ensure adherence to Town building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy, accessibility and other related codes and applicable standards of construction, maintenance, health, and safety. Work is performed independently with responsibility for making final determinations in accordance with established general policies and is reviewed by the Assistant Town Manager through reports and conferences. The ideal candidate will be driven to be a leader in the region and among their peers working to set Frederick apart as a premier division and employer of choice.
This position acts as a technical advisor to the Assistant Town Manager, Board of Trustees and other municipal officials on buildings codes and other matters relating to building construction and development.
Town leaders must embody the values of the Town organization as defined by our cultural values of “We Are FRED (Family, Respect, Empowerment and Dedication) in decision-making and actions and strive to develop employees and a work environment that reflects these organizational values. Developing strong relationships with collaboration as a strong mindset, and employee engagement with respect and appreciation are a focus.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed herein are illustrative of the essential duties of the job, and do not include all duties that may be required. • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of national, state, and local building and related codes and regulations. • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of major types of construction, materials, and equipment. • Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities and personnel in the Building Division. • Detect faulty specifications and plans and determine feasible corrective measures. • Interprets objectives and policies to community groups, public officials, and the public. • Express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. • Develop and implement policies and directives. • Enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially while being clear but kind. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, employees, and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, consultants, contractors, developers, Town employees and the general public. • Analyze professional and administrative problems and make sound recommendations to address these concerns. Fosters an environment of continuous process improvement.
LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY • Support and promote the Town’s organizational Mission, Vision and Goals. • Act swiftly to encourage behavior throughout the department aligned with the FRED values. • Foster an environment of community engagement. • Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive. • Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do. • Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals even when the decision may be unpopular to some. • Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills and assist in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills. • Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems. • Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment. • Develop relationships with colleagues that encourage constructive feedback and new ways to look at projects, policies, and service delivery. • Demonstrates a high level of customer service, encourages others to focus on the customer, and fosters an environment where customer service is priority. • Responds to field emergencies and coordinates appropriate response. • Issues and authorizes "Stop Work" orders and "Unsafe for Occupation" notices. • Formulates and leads in the preparation of the division’s annual budget. • Conducts public presentations on building safety and construction regulations to civic and professional groups; assists in the preparation of complaints for legal action against violators of building code and related ordinances; maintains records and prepares a variety of reports; evaluates applicants for qualifications for various contractor licenses. • Participates in post-disaster damage assessment and pre-disaster training exercises. • Studies code and technical manuals and actively participates in the Colorado Chapter of the ICC to keep abreast of technical developments and evolving trade practices. Recommends and implements changes to keep current with new methods; identifies additional training needs. • Serves as staff advisor to Building Code Board of Appeals. • Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING • A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction technology, construction/project management, engineering or closely related field, and/or experience in code administration are highly desirable. • Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in code administration or closely related field, with at least two (2) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience. • Holds and maintains ICC certifications as a Certified Building Inspector, Building Plans Examiner, Commercial Plumbing, Commercial Mechanical and Residential Plumbing are required. ICC certification as a Certified Building Official is required within one (1) year of hire. Any equivalent combination of applied and technical training and experience, which provides the evidence of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, may be considered as substitution of educational requirements. • Must possess a valid United States driver’s license and provide proof of a safe driving record and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment with the Town.
PHYSICAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT The physical demands listed herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. This list may not be all-inclusive. • Some work is performed indoors with prolonged sitting and fine manipulation skills required for computer use. Inspections are performed outdoors and require combinations of standing, walking, crouching, kneeling, crawling, balancing and climbing, with occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear, and to use hands and fingers to touch, handle, grasp, push and pull. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places. There is some exposure to noise, fumes, odors, and dust as well as to poor ventilation, slippery work surfaces and the hazards related to water and electricity during inspections. Use of protective clothing such as hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety vests and rain gear may be required at times. • When performing inspections, the employee will be required to access and view the areas and/or items to be inspected, including basements, crawl spaces, roofs, and other hard-to-reach areas that may be precarious in nature. • The environment is sometimes stressful in trying to meet customer needs and/or in issuing correction and stop-work notices for non-compliance. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. • Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, including moisture, humidity, and/or extreme temperatures, ranging from over 100 degrees to below zero degrees Fahrenheit.
The Town of Frederick is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. The Town complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity of employment shall be extended to all persons and the Town shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through fair and equitable hiring practices. The Town of Frederick Administration Building is located at 401 Locust Street, Frederick, CO 80530.