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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Building Official I, II or III
Posted on November 04, 2024 by Employer details City of Penticton
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Building Official I, II or IIIPenticton is a vibrant, innovative, healthy waterfront city focused on sustainability, community, and economic opportunity. At the City of Penticton, our goal is to serve our residents, businesses, and visitors through good governance, partnership and the delivery of effective and community-focused services.The City of Penticton is looking to fill the full-time permanent position of either Building Official I, Building Official II, or Building Official III in our Building Team. The Building department interacts regularly with internal and external stakeholders during the pre-development, planning, building permit and licensing process and advances the City's Mission as a livable, thriving, safe and sustainable city by guiding how buildings are constructed, occupied and businesses operate. Our goal is to continue to develop our team and systems to become one of best mid-sized cities Canadian building departments in the areas of staff engagement, fair service, modern operating systems and consistent permit processing and enforcement.Reporting to the Building Department Manager, Building Officials manage building permits from application to occupancy. Other responsibilities can include Business Licence inspections and projects revolving around stratifications, changes of use, enforcement and fire/flood damage repairs.The City of Penticton is one of the most active development regions in the province, with a unique range of large, small and complex construction projects and is a regional leader the use of digital permitting and inspection systems.Key Responsibilities:Reviews plans and other documentation accompanying applications for permits to construct, or alter buildings and structures to ensure compliance with applicable codes, acts, bylaws, standards and regulations. Monitors and inspects buildings and structures at various stages of completion to ensure compliance with applicable codes, acts, by-laws, standards and regulations. Coordinates the processing of applications through relevant City departments to issue a variety of permit types. Reviews and evaluates reports submitted by designers or registered professionals. Determines compliance of existing buildings being altered, added to or having a change of use. Provides technical assistance, advice, interpretation and information to property owners, contractors, engineers, architects and other municipal staff on matters related to buildings.Required Knowledge, Abilities & Skills:Strong customer service and communication skills; effective problem-solving skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across a variety of stakeholders. Ability to make decisions and apply the power of the authority having jurisdiction through the building bylaw. Ability to deal effectively with owners, contractors, tradesmen, registered professionals and others and to enforce all regulations, bylaws and ordinances tactfully and firmly with sound judgment. Knowledge of applicable sections of the Building Code, and other related safety regulations, procedures, permits and by-laws as they relate to the work being performed. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and other related material. Proven ability in analyzing situations and making decisions based on an understanding of a complex set of potential consequences. Ability to use smart phone, computer, and software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn similar permit and property records management systems as well as (GIS) Geographical Information Systems.Education, Training & Experience:Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by completion of a recognized program from a technical institute in Building Technology OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in carpentry. Certification as a Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 inspector (BOABC) or eligibility for qualification and certification through the Building Official I- LocationPenticton, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$41.32HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #99260
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