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Jacobs Licensed Chief Building Official - Bonita Springs, FL in Bonita Springs, Florida
Your Impact:
Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.
Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.
Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with a #1 globally ranked firm, then Jacobs is where you belong.
Jacobs is looking for a Licensed Chief Building Official to join our team in Bonita Springs, FL. In this role, you'll manage and direct the programs and activities of the Building Division that includes permit processing and plan review functions to ensure compliance with adopted local and state codes, including the Florida Building Code, Florida Accessibility Code, and federal/state/local ordinances, standards, policies, and laws. In addition, you'll manage a division that utilizes external plan reviewers when needed, as well as ensure submitted plans are efficiently processed, permitted, inspected, and ultimately brought into service of the Town.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs and manages the review of all building permits for compliance with building codes, and all other state and local regulations.
As required by Florida statute, coordinate, enforce and provide specialized assistance for inspection of all work authorized by permit on residential and non-residential facilities to assure conformity to approved plans and applicable ordinances, codes, laws and procedures.
Determine completeness and accuracy of building permit applications and review for code and standards conformance.
Authorize the issuance of Building Permits upon review by other Town departments, as applicable.
Coordinate technical reviews and serve as the Building Department liaison to the Town and their third-party firms.
Respond to field emergencies and coordinate appropriate response.
Issue and authorize “Stop Work” orders and “Unsafe for Occupation” notices.
Ability to communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion both verbally and in writing.
Ability to make field decisions based on adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and standards.
Ability to meet deadlines and organize daily work effectively and in cooperation with other staff.
Conduct pre-application and pre-construction meetings, as necessary.
Review and approve proposed alternative materials and methods of construction.
Regularly review computer database records to maintain an efficient flow of work to the Building Plan Reviewers (as applicable); ensure software systems are being used properly and to the best of their ability.
Work with attorneys representing the Town and other staff on difficult code compliance and interpretations.
Receive complaints and inquiries from the Town and citizens relative to construction conditions or activities in the community.
Gather pertinent data, evaluate the facts of situations, and attempt to handle complaints and inquiries at first contact.
Interpret and enforce the latest adopted Florida Building Codes, Florida Accessibility Code, and federal/state/local ordinances, standards, policies and laws.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local flood regulations and ordinances.
Represent the Town at building code conferences and informational meetings.
Must possess a valid State driver’s license on date of hire.
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver projects for our client that has Small Town Charm and a Big Bright Future.
Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
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Here’s what you’ll need :
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Technology or related field, or a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of building, architecture or construction experience in lieu of the degree.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Current Building Official License from the State of Florida.
Experience in construction practices, the latest adopted Florida Building Codes and current national electric code.
Possess a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record with no major infractions.
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
Ten (10) years of experience in building inspection / plans review, engineering, architecture or construction.
Experience with – electronic plan review and permitting software – CityWorks preferred
Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with developers, architects, engineers, and other design professionals.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all safety policies and rules and must be willing to report and/or act on safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Incumbent is expected to meet attendance standards as determined by management. Must be available and willing to work overtime (including daily, weekend and holidays) as determined by management as necessary to meet the business needs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; frequently is required to sit, stand, walk and drive an automobile. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel and crouch; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but at customer sites can be moderate. Because of the nature of the work, this job must be performed at company and client sites. Job requires 40% travel.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.
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