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City Of Woonsocket Building Official in Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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 Citys website at
www.woonsocketri.org
.
About Woonsocket:
A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Islands 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 and Zoning and 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 Citys 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 and 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 Woonsockets housing units.
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