Chief Building Official

The Town of Basalt is accepting applications for a Chief Building Official. This exciting opportunity is responsible for the Building Department.

This position is an important part of the Town’s development services team. The position is responsible for all aspects of the building review process including plan review and inspection.

The successful candidate should possess a team-oriented, collaborative and organized working style, with excellent communication and management skills, the ability to maintain positive relationships, and responsiveness to the community.

The Position

The Chief Building Official reports to the Planning Director and provides leadership, direction, and direct supervision to the Building Department staff, ensuring the effective administration of building codes, permitting, inspections, and related departmental operations.

Key Competencies & Characteristics

§ Dedicated and hardworking professional with demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and supervisory experience.

§ Extensive knowledge of residential and commercial building codes, permitting, plan review, inspections, and development processes.

§ A hands-on Building Official who is willing to actively participate in daily department operations while providing effective leadership.

§ Comfortable working with an experienced and knowledgeable staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.

§ Appreciates and understands the values of a small-town community and the unique challenges and expectations of a mountain resort environment.

§ Willing to perform a broad range of responsibilities, adapting to the changing needs of the department and organization.

§ Thorough understanding of the International Code Council (ICC), state and local regulations, and best practices in building safety and code enforcement.

§ Personable, approachable, and committed to providing exceptional customer service to residents, contractors, design professionals, and developers.

§ Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain code requirements clearly and professionally.

§ Builds positive, cooperative working relationships with Town leadership, staff, elected officials, the development community, and the public.

§ Experienced decision-maker who exercises sound judgment, consistency, and fairness when interpreting codes and resolving complex building and development issues.

§ Maintains a customer-focused approach while upholding public safety and the integrity of the Town’s building regulations.

§ Strong organizational, office management, computer, and record-keeping skills, with experience using permitting and inspection software.

§ Exercises initiative and independent judgment while making decisions within the scope of delegated authority.

§ Professional, collaborative, and adaptable, serving as both a leader and a team member

§ Works proactively with Town leadership and staff to identify opportunities to improve permitting, inspection, and development review processes while maintaining high standards of customer service and regulatory compliance.

Minimum Required:

§ Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, building inspection, or a closely related field. Relevant progressively responsible experience may be substituted for the education requirement.

§ Current certification as an ICC Certified Building Official (CBO) or the ability to obtain certification within six months of hire

§ Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building code administration, plan review, permitting, inspections, or municipal building department operations, including supervisory or leadership experience.

§ Valid Colorado driver’s license.

Preferred:

§ ICC certifications in additional disciplines, including Commercial / Residential Building Inspector, Plans Examiner.

§ Colorado Master Electrician license.

§ Experience serving as a Building Official or Assistant Building Official in a municipal or county government.

§ Experience using electronic permitting, inspection, and records management software.

§ Experience working in a mountain resort or small-town community and collaborating with planning, engineering, fire, and public works departments.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,213 – $140,298 DOQ

The Town offers excellent benefits package that supports quality work-life balance.

Benefit Summary in Brief…

§ Health Insurance Town covers 85% for family and 100% for individual (includes vision and dental)

§ Life Insurance $100,000 Employee Policy, plus additional voluntary life insurance available; paid by employee.

§ Employee Assistance Program (TRIAD) – Six visits per year per incident.

§ Wellness Benefit Program $75 P/M toward ski pass or any other wellness expense.

§ Paid Time Off Competitive vacation accrual; Sick Leave Accrual of 2 weeks per year; Personal Days–2 per year (exchanged for sick days) and sick leave buy back option, plus 13 paid holidays.

§ Non-Police Retirement & Disability Plan (5% salary match to 401(a) retirement plan); Long term disability policy after 90 days of employment in addition to contributions to Social Security and Medicare.

§ Optional Benefits / Plans include Supplemental Insurance policies; Health Savings Accounts; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan; Chamber Rate Aspen Ski Company Ski Passes, pool pass

§ Housing availability in a town-owned unit.

To Apply Application materials accepted electronically at: jenny.aragon@basalt.net Attach three required documents:

1. cover letter

2. resume

3. contact information for four (4) professional references This position is open until filled