Assistant Director - Building Safety

Chatham County, GA Government - Savannah, GA

Hiring: Assistant Director - Building Safety Company: Chatham County, GA Government Location: Savannah, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:20:25 About the job Required Skills: •: Under the direction of the Director of Building Safety and Regulatory Services you •Exercise your independent judgment and initiative as you leverage your knowledge of entire building systems, management practices, and procedures in code inspections. •Assist in administering county codes and ordinances, state and federal laws, and act as the department head in the absence of the Director. •Interpret and offer advice on construction plans, codes, ordinances, and blueprints. •Keep the Director and others informed concerning work progress and identification of possible violations and defects in construction. •Develop solutions and prepare and present accurate and reliable reports to include your findings and recommendations. •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County Officials, internal and external departmental personnel, local businesses, industry professionals, homeowners, and citizens. •Provide in-house training and supervise field inspectors and clerical staff in code inspection operations. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, Building Construction, or a related field, and At least two (2) years of experience in construction management, or At least four (4) years of code enforcement experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. •Must possess or be able to obtain the International Codes Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO) •Designation within a designed timeframe. Compensation: •$92,279 - $159,873 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!