Chief Building Official

The City of Council Bluffs is currently hiring for the position of Chief Building Official!
 
Mission: Our mission is to continuously improve the quality of life and attractiveness of the City of Council Bluffs.
 
Employee Benefits: Defined benefit pension plan – IPERS, excellent health insurance coverage, employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums, excellent vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year plus an additional floating holiday, $50,000 employer paid basic life insurance policy, and so much more!
 
Pay: $80,469.95 annually with step increases to $102,702.98 annually
 
Application Deadline: May 31, 2023

Responsibilities: An employee in this class is responsible for directing the City’s Permits & Inspections Division. This includes supervising skilled permit technicians, administrative staff, housing, building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspectors and ensuring that City codes, ordinances, and safety regulations are enforced.
 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related area
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in building codes and permits
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Must have or ability to attain licenses/certifications within 18 months:
  • Certified Building Official by the International Code Council (ICC)
  • Certifications or licenses for architecture and/or engineering recognized in the State of Iowa (if the CBO is an Architect or Engineer)
• Master Code Professional by the International Code Council (ICC), preferred
• Certifications for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and plans examiner, preferred