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Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
  
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
  
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
  
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
  
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. 

Apply now and join the city that’s building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!

General Statement of the Job

Under the supervision of the Chief Building Official, the Assistant Building Official performs advanced administrative, supervisory and technical duties related to the enforcement of building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and related codes, including assisting the Chief Building Official in the management of the division and serving as the Chief Building Official in their absence. This position must demonstrate strong time management skills and self-direction as they review plans for consistency with state and city codes and perform field inspections of work in progress or completed work, issue notices of violations for non-conformance, communicate required corrections, and re-inspect when deficiencies are corrected, including major construction projects. This position also serves as a subject matter expert and supports chief inspectors and their subordinate work groups. 

As an essential employee, the Assistant Building Official will be required to perform post-tropical cyclone damage assessment or other special work detail. The Assistant Building Official must be to meet all the education and experience requirements, hold required licensure and certifications, and have additional inspection work experience, all as noted below.  This position is required to work in office or in the field within the City of Boca Raton during regular business hours as well as be on-call for building related emergencies that may occur after hours or over weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the Chief Building Official in the daily management of the division and serves as the Building Official in their absence
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the building plan review and inspection processes under the supervision and direction of the Chief Building Official.
• Enforces the laws, ordinances, and codes relating to the construction and alteration of buildings as delegated by the Chief Building Official.
• Reviews and evaluates building plans for compliance with all applicable codes, including for the most complex multi-story development.
• Processes Certificates of Completion and notices of violation related to construction.
• Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of subordinates' activities.
• Communicates with and responds to inquiries from members of the public and staff regarding all aspects of applicable code requirements, review and inspection processes, and application comments in a timely and professional manner.  
• Investigates complaints regarding all aspects of the building permit process, including plan review and inspection activities, and makes appropriate recommendations to the Chief Building Official as required.
• Prepares evidence and testify in code violation cases.
• Assists the Chief Building Official in maintaining professional relationship and communicating with Federal, State, and local officials to promote uniform interpretation and enforcement of laws and regulations.
• Assists the Chief Building Official in recommending amendments and additions to City Codes related to Building Codes and Inspections.
• Participates at the Emergency Operations Center during emergency situations and assists the Chief Building Official in implementing preparedness and recovery plans.
• Utilizes related business systems, including software related to inspections, plan review, and communication. Demonstrates ability to learn evolving technologies. 
• Communicates with and responds to inquiries from the general public and staff regarding all aspects of applicable code requirements, review and inspection processes, and application comments in a timely and professional manner.
• Acts as a staff representative on building division matters before the special magistrate, City Council, Community Appearance Board, Planning and Zoning Board, the Palm Beach County Community Rating System Committee, and other boards, including the preparation of written reports and oral presentations, as necessary. 
• Applies regulations and codes in an appropriate and consistent manner.

Related tasks:

• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence on building code inspection compliance matters.
• Presents cases to Builder's Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
• Coordinates plan review activities with the Permitting/Licensing section.
• Supervises and evaluates subordinate employees in a professional manner.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school plus seven (7) years of experience in building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing inspection and plan review work, including:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional field experience as a plumbing, electrical, building, or mechanical inspector, inspecting for a government agency or government consultant with building code enforcement responsibility. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional plan review experience in one or more of the trade areas for a government agency with building code enforcement responsibility.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience supervising building inspectors or plans reviewers for a government agency or government consultant with building code enforcement responsibility.
• Possession of a valid Standard Certificate as Building Code Administrator from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• State certification in one (1) discipline such as General, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical or Building Contractor with documented field supervisory experience or registration as an Architect or Professional Engineer with documented project management experience preferred.
• Certified Floodplain Manager, Association of State Floodplain Manager or equivalent certification.
• One (1) or more Fire Safety Inspector certifications, Florida State Fire College.
• Three (3) or more years of experience supervising building inspectors or plans reviewers for a government agency or government consultant with building code enforcement responsibility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Possession of a valid Standard Certificate as Building Code Administrator from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, in accordance with the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 468.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of traditional business hours.