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04/24/2025
Chief Building Officer/Building Services Supervisor
City of Kent
Pay Range: $90,596-114,112
Under the general supervision of the Community Development Director, administers and supervises the operations of the Division of Building Services. The Building Services Supervisor ensures compliance with the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Mechanical Code, Residential Code of
Ohio for One, Two, and Three Family Dwellings, Ohio Plumbing Code, National Electric Code, and Ohio Fire Code; International Energy Compliance Code, and Natural Fuel Gas Code; and certain aspects of the City’s Codified Ordinances, including in the capacity as the City’s
Floodplain Administrator. The Building Services Supervisor is the Chief Building Official.
Responsible for supervision and management of the commercial and residential building plan review procedures and the issuance of all building permits. Responsibilities include the timely management of the plan review process and conveying to applicants clearly and succinctly all specifications for construction and occupancy for all buildings in the City.
Examines plans or structures for all new construction, alterations and repair of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with all applicable Ohio Building Code regulations and any applicable Kent Codified Ordinances regulations.
REQUIREMENTSThe Building Services Supervisor must possess current State of Ohio Certification as Building
Official, Building Inspector, and Residential Building Official from the Ohio Board of Building Standards. In the alternative, State of Ohio interim certifications as a Building Official, Building Inspector, and Residential Building Official are acceptable substitutions for the corresponding permanent certifications on the condition that permanent certifications are obtained before the
interim certifications expire. Additional certification Plans Examiner and/or Residential Plumbing Inspector is desired. The Building Services Supervisor must be in possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license; must have a good driving record at the time of hire and be able to maintain such good record as outlined in the City of Kent’s Motor Vehicle Safety and Usage Policy.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY: VISIT https://www.kentohio.gov/our-government/job-opportunities/current-job-openings/
