Building Commissioner

BUILDING COMMISSIONER - CITY OF EASTHAMPTON

The City of Easthampton is seeking a Building Commissioner who will oversee the regulatory and compliance aspects of building and construction activities. This role ensures all construction projects adhere to city and state building codes, zoning laws, and safety regulations. The Building Commissioner will lead in enforcing standards, reviewing construction plans, issuing permits, and conducting inspections. This position requires strong leadership skills, in-depth knowledge of building regulations, and a commitment to public safety, customer service, and community development.

Job Type: Full Time, 34 Hours Per Week

Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Annually

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enforces the Massachusetts Building Code, city zoning ordinances, flood plain regulations, and earth removal ordinance; as well as the requirements of special permits issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board, along with other applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Inspects buildings, alterations to buildings under construction, and upon completion to monitor compliance with the Massachusetts Building Code, local zoning ordinance, and other pertinent state and local regulations; inspects safety conditions of existing buildings.
• Reviews plans for building construction or alteration for compliance with state codes, access regulations, local zoning ordinances, and other applicable regulations.
• Serves as the city Zoning Enforcement Officer.
• Responds to inquiries from property owners, banks, real estate firms, and the public to explain and interpret regulations and ordinance provisions; explains procedures and assists with the process; discusses construction methods and materials with builders, architects, engineers, and developers to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Issues building permits; coordinates inspections and appointments; responds to requests for information.
• Maintains inspection log, applications issued, permits granted, approvals, and fees collected.
• Prepares annual departmental budget requests and monitors spending.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field, and 3 to 5 years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Massachusetts Building Commissioner Certification
• Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Building Inspection: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MA Drivers License (Required)
• MA Building Commissioner Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000