Position Description
The Inspection Services Division’s top priority is the safety of the built environment and Seattle’s residents. The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) has an exciting Chief Building Inspector (Manager 3) opportunity available. This role is key to program development and administration of all aspects of the Seattle Building Code. This leader will include directing, planning, and analyzing practices and programs that support strong internal teams. Collaboration within and across SDCI divisions, and other City Departments, with a demonstrated understanding of The City of Seattle’s and our community’s challenges is also required. This manager must understand the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative and work to incorporate and promote equity and inclusion in all areas of work and employee engagement.
The successful candidate will hold the same principles that guide SDCI Inspections Services work:
- We create, improve, and preserve an environment that provides a fair opportunity for everyone to succeed.
- We appreciate people’s beliefs and continuously work to learn from each other.
- We support and encourage customers and each other to always do our best work.
- We act together with honesty and trust.
- We provide consistent, timely and responsive support for customers and each other.
Job Responsibilities
The Chief Building Inspector (Manager 3) will:
- Provide high level technical guidance with Accela, identify, and implement changes in workflow as it relates to our business processes.
- Provide high level technical expertise with Building, Mechanical and Site Inspection codes.
- Participate in and facilitate Inspections Services response in emergencies and participate in disaster readiness in conjunction with EOC (Emergency Operations Center.)
- Assess the communication needs within work groups as well as customer needs and develop strategies for removing barriers to communication.
- Serve as the technical expert or key contributor involving independent technical decisions in alignment with the Building Official.
- Serve as one of the principal advisors to the Director of Inspection Services.
To have success in this role the Chief Building Inspector (Manager 3) will:
• Lead by example inspiring your team to do their best work.
• Approach problems with flexibility and creativity.
• Think critically and analyze a wide variety of code issues in complex situations.
• Prioritize Life/Building Safety
• Utilize and understand the value of collaboration and strategic thinking.
• Possess the ability to have difficult and effective conversations with staff.
• Model diplomacy and be pro-active under stress.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess the ability to create synergy among work groups across the department.
• Demonstrate understanding of community issues such as barriers to economic development, homelessness, foreclosures, upkeep of buildings and how Inspections intersects with these problems.
• Understand technology and how it can assist with goals and monitoring progress.
• Oversee and manage the work of direct reports.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Please have one or more of the qualifications listed below or a combination of other education, training or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.
- A bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration, electrical engineering, or a related field or a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the work.
- Five years of supervisory and/or lead experience.
- Five years of experience in inspections: Building, Electrical, Site, Mechanical, Elevator, Fire or Code Compliance
- Understanding of codes and code interpretation, ordinances, and rules in the field of construction, including Building, Site, Mechanical, Fire and Noise
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certified Building Official certification from ICC or Master Code Professional.
- Effective development of programmatic changes and analysis of outcome.
- Demonstrated understanding and/or proof of budget, expense, and cost allocations on a large scale.
Additional Information
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections is a proud participant in the City’s Race and Social Justice Initiative that works to achieve racial equity.
The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
The full salary range for this position is $78.12 – $78.12 per hour.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City’s website at:
“Most” Employees Plans – Human Resources | seattle.gov