Building Code Official

An employee in this class inspects residential and commercial construction and installation work in progress to enforce State codes for buildings construction and installation including the four trade areas of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes; inspections also include inspection for provisions required by Planning regulations. Work involves frequent field checks in the Town to inspect construction work in various stages of completion. Technical judgment is required to interpret provisions of the codes as applied to practical construction projects and circumstances. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and extremely hot and cold temperatures. Work is also subject to noise and dusts. Tact, courtesy, and firmness must be exercised in dealing with contractors and the general public. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Code Enforcement Supervisor and is evaluated through observation, review of reports and records, and contractor and citizen reactions EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: Building Code Official Apprentice ($57,031.62 - $69,868.19) Building Code Official I ($59,883.20 - $73,361.60) Building Code Official II ($71,156.80 - $87,152.00) Building Code Official III ($84,926.40 - $104,020.80) An incumbent in this position may be designated as a Building Code Official Apprentice, Building Official I, II, or III dependent upon the qualification experience and knowledge of the selected applicant.