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Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Building Official) Building & Inspections - City of Cincinnati, Ohio | City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, Are you a strategic leader with technical expertise in building inspections, permitting, and regulatory compliance? Cincinnati is looking for its next Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Building Official) a dynamic innovator ready to streamline processes and drive progress!
We need a collaborative leader who is:
Experienced in urban development and adaptive reuse projects
Skilled in managing high-volume permit reviews and compliance
Proficient in Accela (Edge) and IT system transitions
Cincinnati is a vibrant, mid-sized city where history meets innovation. A thriving hub for finance, healthcare, education, and advanced manufacturing, it boasts a strong job market and a dynamic urban landscape. Cincinnati operates under a strong mayor-council government, ensuring responsive leadership and efficient city management. The Mayor leads alongside a nine-member City Council, elected at large. The Buildings & Inspections Department ensures safe, efficient development in Cincinnati through permitting, plan review, and building code enforcement. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional in building code enforcement, plan review, permitting, and urban development, with strong leadership and collaboration skills. They excel in managing high-performing teams and engaging effectively with city officials, developers, and the public. Key strengths include communication, public engagement, and technical expertise in Ohio Building Standards, permitting software (e.g., Accela Edge), and regulatory compliance. A strategic thinker with solid project management abilities, they will drive permitting system upgrades, streamline plan review processes, and support adaptive reuse projects in a dynamic urban environment.
Required qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, building construction, or a related field
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in building code enforcement, plan review, or construction, including supervisory experience
Licensing Requirements (or ability to obtain within one year):
Master Plans Examiner Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)
Building Official Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)
Building Inspector Certification (Ohio Board of Building Standards)
To carry Certified Building Official (CBO) status, the candidate must achieve Level 5, which requires one of the following qualifications:
– Registered Architect or Professional Engineer and at least 3 years of experience as an inspector
or plan examiner
– 10 years of experience as a general contractor supervising all trades
– 6 years of building department experience
Preferred qualifications include:
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect in Ohio
Experience with Accela (Edge) permitting software and IT workflow modernization
Specialized experience in adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and large-scale urban development projects
Advanced degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field
The City of Cincinnati is offering a salary of $107,855 - $157,102 DOE/DOQ.
This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close at any time once a qualified candidate is selected. Prompt submission is strongly encouraged.
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/cincinnati-oh-deputy-director-deputy-chief-building-official-building-inspections/
For more information on this position, contact:
Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
ClayPearson@governmentresource.com
713-816-8639 DOE, DOQ
Project Architect | Srote & Co Architects Planners Interiors
St. Louis, Srote & Co Architects is an award-winning design firm known for creating inspiring spaces that move you™. We believe that thoughtful design—regardless of a project's size or purpose—can deliver exceptional results. Our experienced team is committed to creative, sustainable, and budget-conscious solutions tailored to each client’s vision.
Historically, we’ve been a niche firm with a strong focus on high-end residential architecture. While that remains our core specialty, we’ve strategically expanded our portfolio to include commercial projects such as retail, office, religious, and emergency management facilities.
This growth has also allowed us to build a comprehensive in-house team, offering structural engineering, interior design, and construction management services to better support our clients from concept through completion.
Our practice in St. Louis, Missouri, remains small but is growing rapidly since its establishment in 2012, and we are looking for additional Project Architects to join our team. 7-10 years of experience Architectural Registration preferred High proficiency in AutoCAD Ability to travel as required. Ability to produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permitting and bidding on large-scale residential and small-scale commercial projects Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in working in a team setting, communicating with others, customer satisfaction, and technical competence
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