Chief Building Official

The City of Greeley seeks a fast and efficient problem-solver, who understands the
challenges of a high-demand environment, to serve as its next Chief Building Official.
Established in 1870, Greeley has a population of 112,816 and sits on 49.8 square miles.
Greeley’s population is projected to increase to over 135,000 residents by 2032 and is
expected to grow to more than 200,000 by 2055.

Greeley is the county seat of Weld County and thrives as its education, trade,
transportation, cultural, and marketing center. It is one of the top 10 most prosperous
and productive agricultural counties in the US. and leads the state of Colorado in oil and
gas production. The community enjoys a rich cross-section of cultures and ethnicities
from across the globe.

Greeley is a home rule city and operates as a council-manager form of government. The
City Council is comprised of a Mayor and six City Council members. The Mayor and two
members are elected at large and four members are elected by wards. Council members
serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor serving two-year terms. The City Council
sets the policies for the operation of the Greeley government, while the Council

appointed City Manager has administrative responsibilities for city operations.
The Community Development Department provides an array of services related to the
City of Greeley’s built environment, including annexation, land use review and
development, comprehensive and sub-area planning, civil construction and building
inspection, population projections and growth analysis, redevelopment support, code
compliance, oil and gas development, neighborhood resources, special studies, and
related grant and legislative support. It serves as a resource to the public and other
departments for Census, demographic, growth, and related information.

Reporting to the Deputy Community Development Director, the City of Greeley’s Chief
Building Official directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and
operations of the Building Inspection Division within the Community Development
Department. This position oversees building inspection and enforcement of state laws,
codes, and local ordinances dealing with the construction of new buildings and the
alteration, use, and ongoing safety of existing buildings. They coordinate assigned
activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies and provide highly
responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development
Director.

The ideal candidate can effectively provide executive-level communication and manage
relationships with the development community. They will be able to provide
management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Building Inspection
Division, including enforcement, interpretation, and implementation of the City’s building
codes, customer service at the front counter, application intake, plan review, and issuance
of building permits and building inspections.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree or specialized technical training of equivalent
length. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Construction or Inspection Management
is required. Candidates must have or be able to obtain the ICC Certified Building Official
certification or UBC certification within one year.

The City of Greeley offers a competitive salary range of $100,000-$140,000, depending
on qualifications and experience

Please apply online
For more information on this position contact:
Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President
LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com
325-660-4208