Building Official

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Division

Employment Advertisement

BUILDING OFFICIAL

The Building Official is a non-union, non-classified position responsible for the direct supervision of all employees of the Building Inspection Services Division of the City of Woonsocket.  Duties also include the administration and enforcement of all federal, state, and local building codes as well as all other regulations as they pertain to all levels of building construction.  Meeting with construction professionals as well as with the Zoning Review Board as needed.  A high school diploma or GED equivalent, or college experience as a suitable substitute, with eight (8) years of supervisory experience in general construction.  Must possess a Rhode Island Building Official certification or certification as an eligible Rhode Island Building Official, and if not certified than applicant must be certified as Rhode Island Building Official within three (3) months of the date of appointment.  We are looking for a highly organized individual able to work independently and communicate effectively verbally and in written form to all levels of people.  Must be available for emergency call outs.

Application Deadline:      Open Until Filled

Classification:     Non-Union; Non-Classified

Salary Range:     $80,000/Year to $92,000/Year

Hours of Work:     40 Hours

To Apply:  The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package.  For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL: 

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.  You may send your information electronically to naphonphanh@woonsocketri.org.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket:  A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents.  Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy.  Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

JOB TITLE:                                       Building Official

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:              Planning and Development/Building Inspection & Zoning & Code Enforcement Division

PAY GRADE/HOURS:                      TBD / 40-hour work week (Mon.-Fri.)

UNION:                                              Non-Union/Non-Classified Plan

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of Director of Planning and Development, the Building Official serves as the City’s Chief of Building Inspection Services and directly supervises the activities of all members of the Building Inspection Services Division, and does related work as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs daily administration and enforcement of all federal, state and local building codes, as well as other regulations involved with building construction of all types.
• Direct the enforcement of all federal, state, and local codes pertaining to electrical and plumbing/mechanical work by qualified staff inspectors.
• Responsible for the enforcement of state minimum housing code by other staff personnel as well as all other relevant codes pertaining to the City of Woonsocket’s housing units.
• Responsible for the oversight of the Zoning Official and Division duties.
• When required, correspond with and appear before the Zoning Board of Review.
• Meets with property owners, developers, architects, and engineers in reviewing construction proposals in the application of the City of Woonsocket’s development procedures.
• Identify areas of non-compliance to all codes and existing non-conformances throughout the City of Woonsocket, issue violation notices as required, and appear before the Woonsocket Municipal Court.
• Available for emergency call outs.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A high school diploma or a GED equivalent, is required.  Must have eight (8) years of supervisory experience in general construction.  Substitution of years in college on a one-on-one basis will be made for the eight (8) years requirement for supervisory construction experience; however, in no case shall the total time serving as a construction supervisor be less than five (5) years.  All applicants must possess at the time of appointment a Rhode Island Building Official certification or certification as an eligible Rhode Island Building Official.  If applicant is an eligible Rhode Island Building Official but not certified than applicant must be capable of becoming a certified Rhode Island Building Official within three (3) months of the date of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES:  Must possess a thorough knowledge of building materials, modern methods of building construction, and knowledge of all building codes, zoning codes, minimum housing codes, and all other pertinent ordinances and regulations.  Must have the ability to review and interpret detailed building plans and specifications.

Must possess the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, the ability to administer and supervise employees, and the ability to work independently.  Must be highly organized and able to deal effectively with other officials, building professionals, agencies, office employees, and members of the general public.  Must be able to speak effectively before various size groups of people.  Must be able to exercise independent judgement, initiative, resourcefulness, ethical and moral judgement, and tact.

An Equal Opportunity Employer