BUILDING OFFICIAL
Community & Development Services
Department

In Salina, Kansas, the Building Official serves as a key figure ensuring that the city's infrastructure achieves the utmost safety standards. By overseeing inspections & enforcing code adherence for every construction venture, this role greatly influences the city's development & the well-being of the community. This position requires close collaboration with local builders, property developers, & architects, nurturing a united community that champions innovation & excellence in building practices. From guiding division personnel to supervising structural evaluations, the role supports the ongoing evolution of Salina’s landscape, presenting an exciting venture for visionary leaders.

Duties:
· Oversees inspection of buildings & similar structures; reviews plans for code compliance & in accordance with approved plans & specifications; reviews & issues building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, demolition contractor registration/licenses.
· Enforces property maintenance codes; oversees inspections of existing buildings to determine hazardous conditions, structural failures or need for maintenance or repair; drafts amendments to building codes & assists with updates via presentation to the Building Advisory Board & City Commissioners.
· Manages inspection activities in the Building Services Division as outlined in the Salina Municipal Code; assists in the preparation, development & administration of division goals, objectives, policies, & procedures for assigned programs that meets or exceeds the accreditation goals of the division; continuously monitors & evaluates Department adherence to the efficiency & effectiveness of Commitment to Customer Service Quality & City Values. 
· Selects, trains, motivates & evaluates division staff; provides or coordinates staff training & works with staff to correct deficiencies through a timely, accurate & thorough performance review process; monitors inspection staff workload.
· Provides training opportunities to inspectors & contractors; meets with & provides code interpretation for building inspectors, property owners, contractors, & design professionals.
· Advises design professionals, builders, owners of minimum construction standards that conform within adopted building requirements; interacts regularly with contractors, design professionals & developers to maintain dialogue regarding local construction practices, department policies & procedures, & locally adopted codes & amendments; prepares Development Review Team reviews & reports.
· Establishes a system to ensure consistency with the division staff members in code interpretations; resolves code interpretation discrepancies between staff & the building community; assists design professionals & customers in resolving code conflicts including provide acceptable alternative solutions.
· Researches & prepares reports; assists in annual budget preparation & ensures financial compliance.
· Trains & supervises the Assistant Building Official, Residential & Commercial Plan Reviewers, Building Inspectors, Code Enforcement Officers, and/or other appropriately assigned staff.

Education:
· High school diploma or G.E.D.
· Bachelor’s degree in construction sciences, architecture, or related fields of study preferred.
· Must possess International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official certification within thirty-six (36) months after start date of employment.

Experience:
· Five (5) years of experience in building trades or building inspection with two (2) years supervisory or lead experience.
· Multi-level certifications in commercial & residential inspections including plumbing, electric, & mechanical inspections.

Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
· Must live within 40 minutes response time.

Work Type:
· Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equipment:
· Calculator, computer, scaled rulers, tablet, tape measure, telephone, & testing equipment & vehicle.

Salary DOQ EOE:
· $81,259-130,016/yr.

Paid Time Off:
· 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year).
· 96 hours of sick leave during first year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace: We consider applicants for all jobs without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or familial status.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department at 785-309-5710.

TH 09/11/2025 (30 days)