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Chief Building Official City of Arvada

119K–162K
Onsite · Denver, Colorado
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

Lead Building Inspection Division and drive safety compliance. Manage inspections permitting and code enforcement. Guide a team of professionals to foster innovation and operational excellence. Seeking a collaborative leader passionate about community growth.

What You'll Do33

  • 1Own and direct daily department operations
  • 2Plan implement and direct building construction licensing programs
  • 3Assess private contractor qualifications using testing and reference materials
  • 4Review residential and commercial permits for code compliance
  • 5Coordinate meetings with Building Code Advisory Board
  • 6Manage contractor license hearings and status reviews
  • 7Update International Building Codes
  • 8Lead education initiatives on construction regulations
  • 9Serve as expert witness for code violation complaints
  • 10Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective engagement
  • 11Delegate authority to staff for project completion
  • 12Develop division budget and oversee expenditures
  • 13Plan evaluate division functions and activities
  • 14Travel attend meetings train and represent department
  • 15Responsible for ISO (BCEGS) accreditation process
  • 16Represent department on city committees
  • 17Perform duties of Director when absent
  • 18Develop staff work plans track progress and conduct appraisals
  • 19Make hiring promotion transfer disciplinary decisions
  • 20Coach and counsel staff to maximize efficiency
  • 21Educate staff on rules regulations policies procedures
  • 22Support creative thinking and problem solving
  • 23Provide training and job enrichment opportunities
  • 24Expert knowledge of building construction codes and standards
  • 25Lead multidisciplinary teams and facilitate collaboration
  • 26Manage budgets and prioritize changing work requests
  • 27Utilize data management and digital plan review tools
  • 28Communicate positively with all personnel levels
  • 29Operate motor vehicle
  • 30Hold ICC Certified Building Official certification
  • 31Possess valid Colorado driver's license
  • 32Complete five years experience as building inspector plans examiner or deputy official
  • 33Have two years supervisory experience in building division

Requirements16

  • 1Five years experience as advanced building inspector plans examiner or deputy official
  • 2Two years supervisory experience in building division
  • 3Bachelor degree in engineering architecture or related field
  • 4Equivalent education and experience combination accepted
  • 5ISO (BCEGS) accreditation preferred
  • 6Valid Colorado driver's license
  • 7Minimal physical effort primarily sedentary with occasional light lifting
  • 8Walking and standing as needed
  • 9Minimal exposure to hazards in office environment
  • 10Ability to travel for meetings and events
  • 11Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • 12Proficiency with spreadsheets presentations reports and digital plan review tools
  • 13Experience with ISO accreditation processes
  • 14Knowledge of city committee representation duties
  • 15Ability to assume director responsibilities when needed
  • 16Commitment to equal employment opportunity principles

Salary Insight

$119 - $162k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDenver, Colorado

Required Skills

International Code Council Certified Building OfficialBuilding CodesLeadershipBudget ManagementPlan ReviewPermittingCode EnforcementContractor LicensingCustomer ServiceCommunicationDigital Plan Review ToolsMicrosoft Office Suite
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