Chief Building Official

Job Description

The City of Naperville has an opportunity for a Chief Building Official (CBO) who will lead, train, oversee and guide the work of the Plans Examiner and Building Inspection Teams in the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group. These teams are responsible for reviewing and inspecting the City’s commercial and residential building permits as well as interpreting building codes and making recommendations on interpretations The CBO provides leadership and supervision to the Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors.  

The CBO works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division as well as the Permit Manager, Code Enforcement Supervisor and other City departments.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $110,774.48 to $121,851.93 per year, commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this position is E260. For additional information, click here. (Download PDF reader)

Duties

• Serves as the Chief Building Official, issuing interpretations and findings on code requirements to internal staff and the external customer, as necessary.
• Drafts and recommends building and related code changes.
• Reviews and approves various regulatory documents as the Chief Building Official.
• Leads, directs and evaluates employee performance and resolves personnel matters for the Plans Examiner and Inspection Teams.  
• Ensures employees are properly trained and all required certificates have been obtained. 
• Conducts reviews, approves time-off requests and reassigns work duties to balance workloads.
• Ensures adherence to all review deadlines by the Plan Review and Inspection Teams.  
• Maintains a complete understanding of the permit process and the roles of Plans Examiners and Building Inspectors.    
• Attends tenant build-out, pre-submittal, plan review, and pre-construction meetings to ensure that adequate plan review and code information is provided to the external customer and to troubleshoot plan review issues.  
• Oversees the occupancy process, including issuance of temporary occupancy, as needed, and the timely completion of final occupancy.  
• Works closely with the Deputy Director of the Building and Code Enforcement Division, Permit Manager and Code Enforcement Supervisor to ensure a seamless overall building permit, inspection, and enforcement operation.  
• Documents and regularly reviews and improves team processes.  
• Secures and manages third-party reviewers as needed to provide plan review and/or inspection coverage for all permit types.  
• Conducts residential and commercial plan reviews.  
• Periodically attends field meetings and conducts field inspections and observations to support teams’ functions.
• Conducts building damage investigations and prepares reports.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the Building Review Board and provides assistance to other boards and commissions as required.  
• Provides excellent customer-focused, results-oriented services. Responds to concerns from residents, business owners, property owners and inquiries related to building permits.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the functionality of the software platforms used for permit management, assists in upgrades and helps maintain information on the City website.
• Creates, maintains and generates records and reports (such as monthly building and inspection reports).  
• Prepares an annual work plan for the Plans Examiner and Building Inspection Teams and tracks progress on completing work plan items.  
• Works collaboratively with other TED teams to achieve common goals. 
• Prepares, administers, and monitors applicable portions of the department’s operating, capital and special funds budgets.  
• Manages own projects as well as oversees projects for the assigned team.  
• Ensures safety rules and regulations are enforced.  
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional licensure in the State of Illinois in Architecture, Engineering or a related field.  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in related building construction and/or technical fields. 
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• ICC Residential Plans Examiner, Building Plans Examiner and Mechanical Plans Examiner certifications.
• ICC Certified Building Official designation.   
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
• Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License. 

Preferred:

• ICC Building Inspector certifications.
• ICC Master Code Professional certification.  

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

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Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.