Chief Building Official
City of Greeley
Greeley, CO United States
How to Apply
URL: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/greeley-co-chief-building-officialThe City of Greeley seeks a fast and efficient problem-solver, who understands the challenges of a high-demand environment, to serve as its next Chief Building Official.
Established in 1870, Greeley has a population of 112,816 and sits on 49.8 square miles. Greeley's population is projected to increase to over 135,000 residents by 2032 and is expected to grow to more than 200,000 by 2055.
Greeley is the county seat of Weld County and thrives as its education, trade, transportation, cultural, and marketing center. It is one of the top 10 most prosperous and productive agricultural counties in the US. and leads the state of Colorado in oil and gas production. The community enjoys a rich cross-section of cultures and ethnicities from across the globe.
Greeley is a home rule city and operates as a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor and six City Council members. The Mayor and two members are elected at large and four members are elected by wards. Council members serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the policies for the operation of the Greeley government, while the Council-appointed City Manager has administrative responsibilities for city operations.
The Community Development Department provides an array of services related to the City of Greeley's built environment, including annexation, land use review and development, comprehensive and sub-area planning, civil construction and building inspection, population projections and growth analysis, redevelopment support, code compliance, oil and gas development, neighborhood resources, special studies, and related grant and legislative support. It serves as a resource to the public and other departments for Census, demographic, growth, and related information.
Reporting to the Deputy Community Development Director, the City of Greeley's Chief Building Official directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Building Inspection Division within the Community Development Department. This position oversees building inspection and enforcement of state laws, codes, and local ordinances dealing with the construction of new buildings and the alteration, use, and ongoing safety of existing buildings. They coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director.
The ideal candidate can effectively provide executive-level communication and manage relationships with the development community. They will be able to provide management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Building Inspection Division, including enforcement, interpretation, and implementation of the City's building codes, customer service at the front counter, application intake, plan review, and issuance of building permits and building inspections.
This position requires a bachelor's degree or specialized technical training of equivalent length. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Construction or Inspection Management is required. Candidates must have or be able to obtain the ICC Certified Building Official certification or UBC certification within one year.
The City of Greeley offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
For more information on this position contact:
Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President
LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com
325-660-4208